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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Doug Levine left his post as executive director of the downtown State Theatre on Feb. 26 after 17 years of service, and the board said they will announce a new director in the coming weeks (recognizing his contributions). 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca College Hillel’s Interfaith Dinner Series brings students together on Wednesday nights in Muller Chapel for interfaith dialogue and cultural meals. The dinners, which began in November 2025, will feature Hinduism on April 29 – attracting about 25 attendees while funded by a $3,000 grant. The Ithacan
- ➤ Members from Mimi Collage Club held creative workshops+activities for Ithaca College students on March 4, sharing techniques that encourage collage making and self-expression. The Ithacan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ph.D. candidate Russell Burgett filed an appeal to the NLRB on Feb. 10 to challenge a 2016 ruling that granted graduate student unions official status at Cornell - if approved, it will remove union bargaining rights for nearly 9,000 students. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) will celebrate its 46th anniversary on March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Space Sciences Building, featuring door prizes, community activities, and outreach that has reached over 41,000 people across the state. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Jeanelle Wu, a sophomore transfer at Cornell (in Ithaca), joined the all-female a cappella group The Callbaxx to build confidence and form a supportive community on campus. Weekly rehearsals and semester concerts give her a safe space to pursue her passion for singing. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College's Academic Support Center is expanding its ADHD programming this Spring by adding weekly body doubling study sessions on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. in the Taughannock Falls Room at the Campus Center. Monthly workshops will replace the study sessions on the first Thursday (the first, 'Meeting Goals with Executive Dysfunction', is today). The Ithacan
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell SC Johnson College of Business study finds that value stocks follow predictable cycles, with five- to seven-year periods of outperformance following growth phases. The research published Feb. 4 introduces a metric — the implied value premium — that forecasted market swings better than traditional tools. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early Wednesday, the city ordered all 181 units at Asteri to be vacated after inspectors found unsafe stairwells and residents were warned to stay at their own risk + officials worked with Vecino Group and local partners to arrange temporary housing. The measures came after repeated safety complaints since the building opened. The Ithaca Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases rebounded last week while COVID numbers dropped slightly and coughing increased in the area, according to local health data and the Sleep Cycle app (which tracks cough trends during sleep). 14850
- ➤ A Cornell study published on Feb. 23 found that exposure to diverse microbes worsens allergy-related airway inflammation in adult mice versus newborn mice, leading researchers to plan further tests to examine how timing and microbial classes impact allergic responses. Cornell Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local businessman John Guttridge bought the historic Fury Block at 126-130 S. Cayuga St. for $540,000 on Feb. 24 and plans to restore the building carefully + he said an architectural assessment will guide repairs over the coming years as he works on other projects. The Ithaca Voice
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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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The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring Screening
6:00 – 11:59 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not provided — Experience the epic journey of a meek Hobbit and his companions to save Middle-earth.
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