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Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Citizen Preparedness Corps will host free disaster training Tuesday, March 24 at Danby Community Church, starting at 6:00 p.m. The event, led by the National Guard and NYS Division of Homeland Security (with local county emergency management), helps families plan emergency responses. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Photography Department releases its weekly Sunbursts gallery that captures recent sports action from basketball, lacrosse, and gymnastics on campus. Viewers can check the images or contact the team at [email protected]. The Cornell Daily Sun
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ United Airlines resumed a third daily flight between Ithaca and Washington Dulles on March 5 and will continue this expanded service until early June to enhance local connectivity + boost regional access. Ithaca.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Department of Labor show that New York lost about 8,300 federal jobs last year, with the Ithaca metro area losing 100 jobs (a 33.3% drop). Senator Schumer said the cuts have slowed services at Veterans Affairs, Social Security, and USDA Offices. 607 News Now
- ➤ The Ithaca Common Council approved retroactively an amended mural design for East Green Street—updating the artwork with the pro-Palestinian slogan Free Gaza alongside images of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass—after a 9-2 vote on March 4; some alderpersons worry the change shifts its focus from honoring local Black history. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marion Nestle, professor emerita and nutrition policy expert, will discuss the impact of politics and industry on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines on March 19, 4-5 p.m. at Schurman Hall, Cornell Public Health hosting a free event + light refreshments will be available at 3:30 p.m. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Local health data shows COVID and flu cases are down compared to last week but RSV jumped in February and wastewater signals climbed+ coughing trends dipped slightly. Health officials monitor these trends to better understand community respiratory illnesses. 14850
- ➤ Cornell is launching a week-long stem cell drive starting tomorrow, March 13, inviting locals aged 18-35 to have cheek swabs taken at multiple campus sites to help add 10,000 entries to the national registry by March 20; donor expenses will be covered if a match is found. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell's new book The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty Eight Year Quest for Glory by Christian Swezey will be released May 15. It tells how the team ended a 48-year championship drought in 2025 with dramatic moments and inspiring personal stories. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Cornell men’s hockey will start its playoff run this weekend at Lynah Rink — its home ice — as it defends consecutive titles. Coach Jones stressed strong goaltending and discipline to limit turnovers and boost the team’s NCAA tournament bid. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College baseball won its third straight game on Tuesday by beating Wilkes 11-6, with freshman Nolan Kelleher hitting a key triple. The Bombers now travel to South Carolina with a 4-2 record. 607 News Now
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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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Ithaca D.I.Y. Festival
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Ithaca — Free entry — Celebrate the local music scene with performances from vibrant local and college bands.
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bailey Hall — Check event page for pricing — Experience the vibrant fusion of cultures through Flamenco in a captivating new production.
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