Good morning, Ithaca.

Ithaca’s violence interrupter Anesti Isufaj calms heated disputes by connecting neighbors to shelter and outreach services.

The police and Second Wind Cottages support his work & city officials plan to add more trusted workers soon.

On March 4, residents of Asteri Ithaca were evacuated for safety due to fire hazards; the Vecino Group plans repairs and an evaluation on March 20 while tenants stay in local hotels—some have already secured new permanent housing.

First-year Savannah Sandhaus joined Cornell’s cold St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 14 in Collegetown, where sorority sisters and fraternity hosts offered hot breakfast sandwiches + creative BORG labels and a spirited Ginger Run down Linden Ave.

Ithaca College alum Daniel Masciari returns with his micro-budget film 'Stationed at Home' for a reunion screening and Q&A at Cinemapolis, where local Actors Workshop cast members will join him; 44 tickets have sold + a second showing is planned if demand remains high.

Newfield CSD launches the Seal of Civic Readiness to honor student service after a senior's toy drive delivered over 500 gifts to local children.

Schools will award the seal to students who complete service hours & civic courses to build essential civic skills.

Cornell math professor Steven Strogatz stars in the film Hunting Yellow Pigs that celebrates an innovative math program; the Department of Mathematics will host a screening with filmmaker Ming-I Huang on March 24 at 4 p.m. in Schwarz Auditorium — room 201 in Rockefeller Hall.

Tompkins Cortland Community College will use $186,375 in state funding to add flexible infant and toddler care spots for adult students—expanding available hours into evenings and weekends to fit their busy schedules.

Cornell’s Presidential Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault released final recommendations on Tuesday based on the 2025 survey to improve communication, education, and safety on campus; new programs and courses will begin in Fall and a virtual town hall (with community input) is set for March 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Dan Kowal, a Cornell associate professor of statistics, developed a method called ABCs (abundance-based constraints) to improve research on health and education outcomes by reducing bias while keeping overall effects steady.

His work, detailed in a March 10 Journal of the American Statistical Association article, helps measure subgroup differences without a reference group.

Tompkins County is proposing a new 21,000 sqft emergency shelter at 227 Cherry Street (the current Code Blue site) to help adults who have trouble with traditional shelters due to substance use or mental health issues.

The design was shared with the Health and Human Services Committee on March 3.

The Ithaca Common Council retroactively approved a mural near the South Aurora Street bridge on March 4 after public debate over the inclusion of 'Free Gaza' in the design.

The city will move ahead with a revised agreement with Ithaca Murals subject to City Attorney review & further community input.

A Cornell-led study published on Mar.

16 argues that food safety rules should target acceptable risk levels instead of aiming for zero risk, which can lead to wasted food and higher costs. The research explains that overly sensitive tests may increase energy use + environmental impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.