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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca-based OWiC Technologies and Menlo Micro are using NY THRIVE vouchers to boost semiconductor innovation at Cornell's NanoScale Science and Technology Facility today. The partnerships support rising demand in pharmaceuticals and advanced electronics — fueling local tech development. Cornell Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community Arts Partnership seeks writers and artists for its Spring Writes Literary Festival with 40 events and over 100 participants. The festival offers downtown events from May 7 to 10, Zoom sessions from May 13 to 31, and workshops from July to September (open to local and nonlocal students). 607 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Ithaca is accepting applications through February 23 at noon for the 2026 Agriculinary Microgrant Farm to Fork Program that may provide up to $2,000 to help local farms, food producers, and restaurants improve tourism offerings in Tompkins County. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduate students (83 total) traveled abroad for research last summer using Einaudi travel grants; applications for summer 2026 fieldwork are open until March 6, with projects including climate studies in Kenya and food security in Costa Rica. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers have built a blockchain platform called CATchain-R that records climate actions and carbon credits for the transportation sector. The system aims to stop double counting & build trust, with a test using New York City's transit data to show clear benefits. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell researchers studied a twenty year experiment in Dryden and found that white-tailed deer limit tree growth while boosting small plant diversity; fenced plots show trees, whereas open plots have almost none (findings published on Dec. 23 in PLOS One). Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TCAT's two new diesel hybrid buses are undergoing final checks in California and will soon embark on a nearly 3,000-mile journey to Ithaca — trained drivers will monitor the buses as they switch from diesel to electric mode in sensitive areas. They will replace older buses to improve local transit service. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Tompkins County Youth Services Department released a survey today to gather community input on youth well-being, assess service gaps, and guide future planning and partnerships (responses remain anonymous) for better support. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Cornell won a close 11 to 10 season opener against Albany with a last minute goal by Firth, overcoming 22 turnovers + poor weather. The team will fly cross country to face Denver at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Newfield girls basketball ended a six year postseason drought after the Trojans met the .400 winning percentage to qualify for playoffs, head coach Brandon Steinorth said. Their first round opponent in sectionals will be announced on February 19. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ On Saturday, Cornell’s men’s lacrosse team won a tight opener against UAlbany with Willem Firth’s late hat-trick winner — they will head to Denver this weekend and then play a home opener against Hobart on Feb. 24. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ At Lansing, the Bobcats bowling teams shined this season as the boys finished 62-10 + clinched the IAC Small School Division title while the girls improved to 46-26, and they will face rivals at the Section IV Class C championship Feb. 20-21 at Midway Lanes in Vestal. Tompkins Weekly
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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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The Music of Hans Zimmer
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Cost info not provided — Experience unforgettable iconic scores led by a pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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