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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Ithaca man, Dominick Haley, was sentenced to 12 years on April 14 for felony assault—charges filed after he critically injured Chemung County Investigator Michael Theetge during a March 2024 retail theft investigation at Target in Big Flats, and his alleged accomplice is set for sentencing on May 19. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christy Pambianchi ’90 gave a lecture in 105 Ives Hall on April 10 where she asked nearly 300 Cornell community members if we work to live or live to work. She drew on 30 years of experience at companies like Intel and said organizations must help workers learn new skills before she leaves Intel at the end of the month to join Caterpillar. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff rejected Resolution 37 that would have increased legal and institutional support for immigrant and international students amid rising visa revocations, saying the university will rely on current policies and legal guidelines. Student activists criticized the decision as ignoring urgent student needs and failing to offer concrete protections from deportation risks — their concerns have grown following recent visa terminations. Ithaca.com
- ➤ Cornell Law School adjunct professor Menachem Rosensaft will read poems from his book 'Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after Auschwitz' on April 21 at White Hall (room 110) and will host a Q&A discussion afterward. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell psychology research—published April 2—found that women judged potential friends by their everyday scent during speed-friending sessions, as T-shirt odor tests accurately predicted friendship potential and later face-to-face chats shifted these ratings. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Cornell joined a lawsuit in Washington with the Association of American Universities and other groups to fight proposed cuts by the Department of Energy to indirect research costs. President Michael Kotlikoff said the cuts will hurt the school’s research—slowing progress on important projects—and risk training future energy scientists. 607 News Now
- ➤ Marielena Hincapié spoke at the 2025 Nixon Lecture on U.S. immigration policy at Cornell’s campus on April 7—she shared her personal immigrant story from Colombia and answered questions from over 100 students. Cornell Chronicle
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Marty Stuart Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart as he showcases his latest album.
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Mark Normand Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Prices from $68 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Mark Normand at a premier local venue.
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HSC Workshop Series: Collecting Data Effectively
10 AM – 1 PM — Tompkins County Public Library — $70 — Equip yourself with tools for effective data collection and impactful decision-making.
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The Dead South Concert
5-7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices range from $46 to $78 — Experience a night of folk and bluegrass with The Dead South at a historic venue.
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17th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival
May 7-11 & May 15-22 — Community Arts Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate local literary talent with 40 diverse events from readings to workshops.
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Australian Pink Floyd Show
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices range from $64 to $387 — Experience the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd with an unforgettable live performance.
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Little Feat Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic rock with Little Feat.
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Garden Fair and Plant Sale
1-7 p.m. — Ithaca Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore a variety of plants at this annual sale operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins.
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