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Ithaca
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Office for the Aging, FoodNet Meals on Wheels and Cayuga Health are expanding senior dining services by opening a new space at Cayuga Health’s Ithaca Mall. The program — providing nutritious meals and a venue to combat isolation — will help more seniors dine together. WENY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tops Friendly Markets is recalling 6 oz. packages of Christopher Ranch Bagged Garlic because it was not kept between 32 and 37 degrees (its open-air coolers cannot reach the proper temperature). Customers may return any affected packages at local stores for a full refund. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four Southern Tier breweries won medals at the 2026 New York State Craft Beer Competition on March 20 in Albany. Liquid State Brewing Co., Horseheads Brewing, Ithaca Beer Co., and Beer Tree Brew earned recognition after judging took place in Rochester from Feb. 28 to March 1. Ithaca Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Ithaca College men’s basketball players earned academic honors on the College Sports Communicators’ Academic All-District Team; junior Alex Penders (3.87 GPA), junior Matthew Zenker (3.57), and senior Cole Wissink (3.51) were recognized for their strong grades. 607 News Now
- ➤ Cornell Housing and Residential Life announced that Risley Theater and Shops will remain closed for the rest of this spring semester and the 2026-2027 academic year—leaving student groups to seek clearer communication and alternatives on campus. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s Roper Center will host a roundtable on April 14 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at 291 Clark Hall (or via Zoom) to explore how polling informs journalism with panelists from CNN, The Washington Post and Votebeat. Registration is required. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ On Thursday, Cornell admitted 5,776 students to the Class of 2030 as applicants opened decisions around 7 p.m. to Cornell’s alma mater. The new admits, from 50 states and 102 countries, can preview campus life at Cornell Days on April 11, 12, 18, and 19 before classes start in August. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Duffield Engineering will invest an additional $6 million in its SPROUT Awards program over the next four years to support new research collaborations at Cornell using funds from the Duffield Launch Fund to boost proposals that received positive external reviews. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell professors Lara Estroff and Klaas van Wijk have been elected AAAS fellows in recognition of their achievements in engineering and plant science. They join 449 peers and will be celebrated at the Fellows Forum on May 29 in Washington + D.C. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ The Cornell Board of Trustees voted March 9 to reappoint Colleen L. Barry as dean of the Brooks School for a second five-year term, effective July 1. Barry has grown faculty and enrollment and plans to expand the Ithaca footprint while strengthening ties in Washington, D.C. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ The Cornell Chapter of the AAUP criticized the university for turning over employee email data to the government during a past EEOC antisemitism inquiry and urged administration to improve notification and coordinate with other schools. The Cornell Daily Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stonecat Cafe on Route 414 reopens for its Winter Squabee weekend with music and a Seneca Lake Guardian benefit from March 26 to 28 (open Thurs. 5 to 9 p.m. and Sat. 12 to 9 p.m.); dinner is served Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca College announced that longtime women’s basketball coach Dan Raymond will retire at the end of the semester, and a search for his replacement will begin soon. He coached since 2000, earning 18 seasons with 20 wins or more & 17 NCAA playoff appearances. 607 News Now
- ➤ Cornell's Josh Toothman ’28 broke the school's 50-yard freestyle record at the Ivy League Championship — lowering his time to 19.45 seconds and earning the title of the fastest Cornellian in water ever. 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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John Butler Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rhythmic brilliance of John Butler live as he showcases his latest album PRISM.
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