Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Dryden campus on March 27, TC3 signed a transfer agreement with RIT’s Saunders College of Business that lets eligible accounting, business, and hotel management students enter Saunders with junior status to finish their bachelor’s degree + it follows deals with Cornell, Hobart and William Smith, and Syracuse. 607 News Now
- ➤ Family Reading Partnership launched a $100,000 fundraising campaign on Feb. 3 at its mall location to support its free reading programs, which have given out over 350,000 books. If it does not meet its goal by May 31, it will move to a smaller space (and cut programming). Ithaca.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Mar. 28, thousands marched through Ithaca’s downtown with the No Kings rally led by Indivisible Tompkins. Protestors expressed their views about current federal policies along a route from Bernie Milton Pavilion to South Cayuga Street and South Meadow Street. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Ithaca’s free legal clinic will offer consumer law advice on March 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tompkins County Public Library; volunteer attorneys from the 6th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee (partnering with LawNY) will assist with debt and credit issues and scams while accepting walk-ins. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts say the cold winter did not reduce ticks in wooded and shady spots in Ithaca; people spending time outdoors should check for ticks as temperatures rise. Joellen Lampman with Cornell Integrated Pest Management warns that Lyme disease & Babesiosis remain risks. 607 News Now
- ➤ Clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca launched a union campaign on March 18 to seek voluntary recognition from their board. The move reflects a growing trend in local healthcare unionization — more Tompkins County workers are joining the effort for improved conditions. Ithaca.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team upset No.15 St. Lawrence 14-5 on March 28 at Higgins Stadium, ending a seven-year losing streak in the Liberty League. The team, led by Brendan Occhino’s hat trick, will face Union College on April 4 & three more RV teams. The Ithacan
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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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One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show
6-8 p.m. — K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub — $35 per person — Enjoy an evening of Elvis' classic songs and storytelling paired with a delicious dinner in an intimate setting.
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