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Ithaca
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dryden’s Climate Action Committee will host its second free Repair Cafe on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dryden Center for Community (9 E. Main St.), where residents can have household items fixed and share repair skills. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Newfield Recreation Department is accepting registrations for youth spring sports (pre-K through sixth grade) starting early April with a deadline of April 11, and it is also offering a summer camp limited to 60 campers until June 30. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is hosting a donation drive to support TSA employees working without pay due to a federal shutdown. Drop-off options include non-perishable food, household items, and gift cards at 72 Brown Road from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. plus curbside returns available tomorrow, March 26. 14850
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food, beverage and ag tech startups can now apply for the eighth round of the Grow-NY competition, with applications closing at 5 p.m. on May 15. The contest, aimed at boosting the upstate agricultural economy, will select up to 20 finalists to share $3 million in total prize funding. Cornell Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cornell Fashion Collective held its 42nd Annual Spring Runway today at Barton Hall, showcasing student designs on four levels from disciplined grayscale themes to creative senior collections while drawing a large audience. The Cornell Daily Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jens David Ohlin (dean since 2021) has been reappointed as dean of Cornell Law School effective July 1 following a March 9 board vote; his leadership has improved programs like loan repayment assistance and entrepreneurship initiatives. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Hillel at Cornell began construction on Harkavy Hall at 722 University Ave. on March 8 with President Michael Kotlikoff, Mayor Robert Cantelmo and Rep. Josh Riley present; the center with a campus cafe, dining hall and study space is set to open Fall 2027 under the Hillel is Home campaign. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell-based CROPPS has been selected to join the CIFAR Arrell Future of Food Initiative – an international two-day workshop that brings together scientists from synthetic biology, engineering, and crop science – to explore programmable plant systems for resilient food production. This effort aims to address food insecurity and climate challenges. Cornell Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local real estate experts say Tompkins County’s housing market has reset with a 71% price increase since 2018 and limited inventory; agents expect spring listings to boost activity soon plus buyers remain cautious about rising mortgage rates. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ S.E.E. Associates plans a 6,000 sqft office building at 164 Auburn Rd in Lansing to attract medical and professional service tenants by April 1. Contractors began work in March (units will range from 1,500 to 6,000 sqft and be customized to tenant needs) to support local business growth. Tompkins Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell will face Denver in the NCAA regional semifinal at 6 p.m. EST on Friday in Loveland — a decision based on NCAA placements. Fans can stream the game on ESPN. The Cornell Daily Sun
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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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Kendall Street Company Concert
7-11:30 p.m. — The Nocturnal Café — $15 adv/$20 dos — Experience an eclectic rock show filled with humor and musical improvisation.
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