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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca Farmers Market is now held indoors at Triphammer Marketplace on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until March 28 so locals can buy fresh produce and artisanal goods (tourists may also explore nearby shops). The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Residents began moving back into Asteri Ithaca after the Order to Vacate was lifted on March 20 at 2:30 p.m. The Vecino Group coordinated a phased return with hotel transportation and on-site support while inspections and meal assistance continued. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cornell Fashion Collective is hosting its 42nd Spring Runway Show today at Barton Hall with nearly 3,000 guests expected — the event will present student-led collections themed from grayscale to technology. The Cornell Daily Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell sophomore Jared Miller revives his freshman era approach by attending a student concert alone to meet new friends on campus. His social experiment shows that stepping outside familiar groups can renew campus connections. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ At Cornell University on March 18, mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Ellen van Wijngaarden won the 11th Three Minute Thesis competition with her talk 'Cracking Down on Cracks: A Living Coating for Crack Detection,' earning $1,500 among nine finalists. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ CAROW at the ILR School awarded three seed grants to support research on how artificial intelligence affects work, including job ad responses to generative AI, worker voice in AI governance, and creative collaboration with AI. The grants were made possible by a gift from alumnus Robert Bluestein. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Associate professor Vipan Kumar at the School of Integrative Plant Science is researching glyphosate-resistant weeds that have challenged New York farmers since reports began in 2014. His study covers cases in Seneca, Livingston, Genesee and Ontario Counties and aims to develop new strategies for managing hardier weeds. Cornell Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 students from Cornell and 17 other universities competed in an AI health hackathon in New York City from March 6-8, building prototypes including SpineSight XR for scoliosis screening and earning prizes for innovative health care solutions. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Researchers at Cornell are testing an AI tool that uses ultrasound images to predict advanced heart failure risk. The study, published on March 3 and showing 85% accuracy, may soon lead to routine exams that better identify patients—improving care for many. Cornell Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca natives John Whalen and Doug Fernandez, half brothers, spent the past year buying over a dozen West End properties, including the old train station at 806-810 West Buffalo Street, to renovate them for hospitality and tourism. They plan careful updates (and may buy more) to support local business. The Ithaca Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Big Red men's hockey team faces Princeton in the ECAC semifinals tonight at 7 p.m. in Lake Placid—both teams are 1-1 this season and a win will set up a championship game against either Dartmouth or Clarkson. 607 News Now
- ➤ JC Tretter ’13, an ILR alumnus with nine years in the NFL, was elected as the NFL Players Association's new executive director after a player-driven search; he plans to lead the union with a focus on accountability and player commitment. Cornell Chronicle
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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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