Daily
Ithaca
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Tompkins or Cortland County with incomes of $69,000 or less can register for free tax help at the library from Feb. 3 to Apr. 14. Appointments are on Tues (10 to 7), Fri (9 to 5) and Sat (10 to 4), except during spring break Mar. 30 to Apr. 3. WENY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Robin Guiver, assistant professor at Ithaca College, saw his work featured as the lead movement artist in the new two-part film Wicked, where he portrayed the flying monkey Chistery. He explained in an interview how his film and theater experience now informs his full-time teaching of puppetry skills. The Ithacan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornellians for Israel is hosting former IDF soldier Sam Fried in an RSVP-only event today at 5 p.m. on campus to share his Gaza service and discuss his work promoting peaceful dialogue - Cornell Police will be on site to ensure safety. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Jerome Holland, the first Black football player at Cornell, became a renowned educator and ambassador who led institutions through key changes. Cornell honors his legacy by naming the International Living Center after him, a tribute that continues to inspire equal opportunity in education. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Recent outages of eduroam disrupted coursework at Cornell caused by high demand and cold weather; Cornell IT made configuration adjustments early Friday — improving network stability, though some students still faced trouble with assignments and class attendance. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ In 2016, Cornell student David Karp exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein that connected him to actor-director Woody Allen for film work (despite Epstein’s criminal past) while his father, Brad Karp, sought opportunities for his budding career. The Cornell Daily Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting opens until noon Thursday, Feb. 5 for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for high school sports Jan. 25-31. Choose among nine nominees from Odessa-Montour, Union-Endicott, Corning, Binghamton, Susquehanna Valley, Notre Dame, Delhi (and Candor) while nominations for next week close by 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ Cornell’s women’s gymnastics team rescheduled its home meet to Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Teagle Hall, where junior captain Josie Moylan and senior Cami Whitaker tied for first on floor (each scoring 9.800) and then scored fourth in West Virginia; they will face Penn Friday at 7 p.m. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College gymnastics won a tri-meet against Rhode Island College Anchormen and Springfield College Pride on Feb. 1 at Ben Light Gymnasium with score of 189.575; coach Rick Suddaby said the team must fix falls as they prepare for a meet with SUNY Brockport + SUNY Cortland on Feb. 8. The Ithacan
-
Sky Stories - The Round Time
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the world premiere of Round Time, an aerial showcase of old rhythms and new cycles performed by talented female aerialists.
-
Ithaca Ballet: WinterDance 2026
Evening of contemporary dance — 7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 65 years of Ithaca Ballet with an evening of innovative choreography and performances by alumni dancers.
-
Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
-
Mutts Gone Nuts
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.
-
Richmond Spiders vs. Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-2 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA lacrosse showdown between the Richmond Spiders and Cornell Big Red.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
About Daily Ithaca
Welcome to the Daily Ithaca, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Ithaca, New York community. If you like the Daily Ithaca, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Ithaca.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Ithaca and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Ithaca
A free Ithaca community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyithaca.com/sitemap