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Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Reading Partnership, a non-profit in Ithaca struggling after 30 years, has launched a fundraiser to raise $100K by the end of May to cover costs (such as replacing its older HVAC system) and stay open at the Shops at Ithaca Mall. They have raised about $6K so far and need more donations soon. 607 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kinney Drugs on North Cayuga Street announced it will close on March 5; prescriptions + staff will transfer to the North Triphammer Road store at Triphammer Marketplace in Lansing. 14850
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Unknown Stage, a group of IC students, is launching its first residency with four Friday shows in February at Nocturnal Cafe; the series begins Feb 6 with Wise Bones and offers discounted four-night passes (only $15) to support local bands and venue fees. The Ithacan
- ➤ Volunteers in Ithaca are transcribing Black history documents to honor Frederick Douglass on his chosen birthday today; the Tompkins County Public Library, Cornell University, & the Colored Conventions Movement have led this project since 2017 and will hold a transcribe-a-thon on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WENY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Ithaca College are rethinking their sleep routines as winter’s shorter days and new schedules disrupt typical sleep patterns — many struggle to reach the recommended seven to nine hours. Health officials advise a consistent wind-down routine and avoiding late caffeine to support better sleep. The Ithacan
- ➤ Cornell opened its new indoor adaptive challenge course at Noyes Community Recreation Center on Feb. 10 to offer an accessible team based challenge + community building tool for users with limited mobility. Students and staff can reserve the course for scheduled events. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell students led the McClintock Letters campaign where hundreds of scientists shared letters on research funding and received the Meeting the Moment for Public Health Award from Research!America — the initiative, launched in early 2025, drew national attention and will be honored further at an upcoming awards event on March 10. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ At Cornell, researchers completed the CROPPS Spring 2026 Sprint that demonstrated a closed-loop fertigation system controlled by the RedAlert tomato plant. The sprint brought together students and postdocs from biology, engineering + computer science to build a system that senses nitrogen stress and adjusts fertilizer input. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Civil Rights photojournalist Cecil J. Williams delivered the MLK keynote address on Feb. 11 at Emerson Suites during Ithaca College's MLK Celebration Week. His talk, themed 'RedACTed: What They Tried to BLACK Out' (highlighting historical erasure), urged students to learn from history and embrace change. The Ithacan
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Zumper's new data shows that apartment rents in Ithaca reached $2,025 in January — slightly above last year’s median of $1,975. One-bedroom and two-bedroom rates increased by 6% and 7% respectively while overall figures remain steady compared to last month. Ithaca Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell's men's hockey team tied RPI 1-1 before winning in a shootout at Houston Field House Friday as senior goaltender Remington Keopple made three key saves (his first start since Jan. 10). The team will face Union at 7 p.m. Saturday in Schenectady. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s No. 3 men’s lacrosse team opens its season today at 1 p.m. on the road against UAlbany. The defending national champions lost 16 seniors and are rebuilding while aiming to defend their title, and the game will be streamed live (on ESPN+). The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca swim and dive teams beat Le Moyne at Teagle Pool on Saturday, winning 201-91 for the men and 203-91 for the women. Senior Mac Marsh and junior Michael Wywrocki led standout performances, and the teams now build momentum heading into the Ivy League Championships Feb. 18-21 in Providence. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell's No. 11 women’s hockey team will try to secure a first-round bye by winning two regular season games, playing St. Lawrence Friday at Appleton Arena and Clarkson Saturday at Cheel Arena — a key step in the battle for a top-four spot. Coach Doug Derraugh said victory is crucial. The Cornell Daily Sun
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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.
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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.
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Richard Daria Clarinet Faculty Recital
1 p.m. — Hockett Family Recital Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet by talented faculty members.
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Sheng Wang Stand-Up Comedy
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Sheng Wang during his extensive stand-up tour.
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Brown University Bears vs Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-1 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier college lacrosse action with exclusive perks and amenities.
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