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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sunny Days of Ithaca, a downtown souvenir shop that once employed ten workers, laid off its staff amid rising debt and fewer customers; owner Deirdre Kurzweil now runs the shop with her husband (the only full-time operators) and warned that the business may close by year-end. Ithaca.com
- ➤ Ithaca’s longtime neighborhood pharmacy at 513 North Cayuga Street in Fall Creek will close at 6 p.m. on March 5 and patients will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to the Kinney Drugs store on North Triphammer Road (the company said it will explore future location options). The Ithaca Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week in Ithaca, Cornell Cinema, Cinemapolis, and Regal offer varied film screenings including global documentaries, classic restorations, and experimental Oscar contenders. Free post-film discussions are held at Cornell Cinema (check event details) and a panel with Michael Abels is scheduled for March 6. 14850
- ➤ A historic marker honoring Toni Morrison was installed on Albany Street in front of the house where she pursued her master's degree at Cornell on Feb. 18, and a celebration was held at GIAC. The project was led by the Toni Morrison Collective. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Héctor Abruña of A&S will receive the Gustavus John Esseln Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest for advancing battery and fuel cell performance and will present lecture, The Energy Landscape in the Age of Sustainability, on April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Harvard Faculty Club. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell researchers discovered that CymA proteins in Shewanella oneidensis can be induced to form a condensate in the inner membrane when an electrical signal is applied (their study published Feb. 17 advances our understanding of extracellular electron transfer). Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell Global Hubs researchers worked with UK partners in 2024 to study war, hosting meetings and a symposium that produced a manifesto on how social factors shape conflict; they compared African peacekeepers’ experiences and later recommended support for mental health and financial aid to boost recovery. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Ithaca repaired a broken water main on Monday, Feb. 23 at East Court Street & North Tioga Street, closing the 400 block and interrupting water service. Neighbors were advised to run cold taps after a system flush to clear brown water. City of Ithaca
- ➤ The Tompkins County Board of Elections invites students to join annual sticker contests for “I Voted” and “Future Voter” designs for the November election. Artwork must be original and submitted by May 25 (designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday) to be voted on communitywide. Tompkins County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lansing girls basketball won the IAC North Large Division title, ending Whitney Point's eight-year streak. The Bobcats lost the IAC championship game to Watkins Glen 54-25, & they will face the Lake Hawks again in the Section IV Class B quarterfinals on Feb. 27 in Schuyler County. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Trumansburg boys basketball won the IAC Large School Championship on Feb. 19 at Tompkins Cortland Community College by beating Elmira-Notre Dame 59-45 in a tight defensive game; the team now prepares for the Section IV Class C tournament on Feb. 28 as the third seed. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ The Ithaca College men’s tennis team is working on a stronger season with a roster of 13 players and a focus on conditioning. They opened spring play Feb. 13 with a record of 3 to 1 and will face Bloomsburg University on March 6 at the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Ithacan
- ➤ Ithaca College women’s tennis is off to a strong start at 3-2 after wins over Hartwick, Daemen and Drew. The team, led by second-year coach Mari Mitchell, will play Bloomsburg University at 4 p.m. March 6 in Ithaca (their first weekend match before Liberty League contests). The Ithacan
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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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Raclette for Lunch
12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Cost varies — Enjoy a cheesy alpine tradition paired with refreshing cider at this popular local event.
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