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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corning Inc. leaders Wendell Weeks and Kim Frock + retired COO Eric Musser and Lee Musser pledged up to $350K for the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to help supply nearly 2 million meals; the drive honoring Corning’s 175th anniversary began Feb. 26 and runs until Mar. 11. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ Ithaca Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Commons as over 40 local businesses and nonprofits compete for the best chili dish—featuring karaoke, a t-shirt press, and a Beard and Mustache Contest, with all proceeds benefiting Downtown Ithaca Alliance programs. WENY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starting March 5, 2026, United Airlines will resume a third daily flight from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, increasing travel options for business, university, and leisure travelers according to airport director Roxan Noble. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will perform free classical music this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Barnes Hall on East Hill — the event is open to the public. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers at the Weill Institute found that DNA parts called promoters and enhancers share the same rules & work together. Using a new test called QUASARR-seq, they measured thousands of elements at once, a discovery that could lead to better gene therapies. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In June 2023, doctoral students noted that Canadian wildfire smoke made grassland birds sing less during their breeding season in the Finger Lakes National Forest. Their study, funded by NYSDEC, shows that future fires could further decrease these birds’ mating calls (and survival). Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Board of Elections is holding an I Voted sticker contest that asks students to design patriotic stickers celebrating America 250. The contest invites grades K-5 to design Future Voter stickers and grades 6-12 to design I Voted stickers (submissions due by May 25). WENY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brothers Adam and Robert Hinton faced off on Feb. 21 at Helen Newman Arena in Ithaca when Cornell and Harvard met for an Ivy League matchup — Harvard won 73 to 54, marking their season’s final scheduled meeting. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell won a thrilling ECAC quarterfinal game against Colgate at Lynah Rink on Friday when senior forward Adam scored an overtime winner at 10:18, giving the team a 3–2 win and a 1–0 series lead. The teams will meet again on Saturday at Lynah Rink. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s men’s hockey team rallied from a 1-0 deficit to win 5-1 over St. Lawrence Friday night at Lynah Rink. The team will honor senior players today before taking on Clarkson at 7 p.m. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College men’s basketball lost to St. Lawrence 72-64 on Feb. 24 in the Liberty League quarterfinal, ending their season. Senior guard Cole Wissink and junior guard Jaylon O’Neal struggled against a tough 2-3 zone defense as the Bombers never led during the game. The Ithacan
- ➤ Cornell’s women’s ice hockey team faces Colgate in an ECAC Quarterfinals series at Lynah Rink on Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m. with a possible third game on Sunday + Cornell’s men wrap up their regular season against St. Lawrence and Clarkson on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. 14850
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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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Paint & Sip with Bob Ross
4-6 p.m. — South Hill Cider — 2 drink minimum — Enjoy painting along with Bob Ross while sipping cider on a Saturday afternoon.
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Skunk Cabbage Classic Half Marathon
Time not specified — Barton Hall — Registration fee applicable — Participate in Ithaca’s iconic spring tradition featuring 10K and half-marathon courses through the scenic Cornell campus.
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