Good morning, Ithaca.

Crews began a $4.7 million upgrade at the Cayuga Heights substation on North Triphammer Rd in Cayuga Heights to add a 34.5 kV capacitor bank that will serve over 5,100 customers.

Work started in March and will finish in 2027 — the upgrade is set to support long-term local growth.

Students at Ithaca College are calling to simplify the housing accommodations process after facing long delays and confusing communications between Student Accessibility Services and Residential Life.

The Residential Hall Association is developing an integrated new system — one that will reduce stress and better meet students’ diverse needs.

Ithaca College and TC3 announced April 10 a dual admissions agreement that lets students earn an associate degree at TC3 and transfer to IC to complete a bachelor’s in health sciences, psychology, or biological sciences.

The program offers annual scholarships up to $36,000 (with shared advising from both schools).

Today, Cornell Health promotes recovery with harm—reduction services and a film and book series while Cornell will launch a sober living community in Fall 2026 to support students pursuing sobriety on campus.

In Ithaca, the school board approved a $177.6 million school budget for the 2026-27 academic year last night and set a May 19 ballot for the plan and a $43.9 million capital project slated for phased work starting in 2027.

Researchers at Cornell received a $250,000 seed grant today to launch a five-year project using AI to build transparent tools for verifying online communication & ensuring trustworthy digital interactions.

The project team will develop protocols for public verification and compete for a $10 million award later this year.

Ceridwyn King, a Purdue professor and associate dean, will become the new dean of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration starting July 1 in Ithaca as she succeeds Kate Walsh; she aims to strengthen the school’s inclusive, interdisciplinary focus.

Tompkins County DSS has alerted residents that federal SNAP changes will soon require more adults ages 18 to 64 to meet work requirements to keep benefits, and it urges residents to use a local screening tool and opportunity platform.

A coalition of community partners is preparing outreach to help those affected.

On April 15, host Johnny Lisi interviewed senior Nichole Allan about the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team.

The podcast discusses the team's progress and plans for future improvements.

Freshman goalie Alexis Cournoyer entered Cornell's transfer portal Wednesday after earning ECAC Goaltender of the Year honors, raising questions for coach Casey Jones as returning goalies Justin Katz and Erick Roest and recruit Nick Cirka may step in.

The Ithaca College Bombers host the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons tonight at Higgins Stadium with the game set to start at 7 p.m. as both teams ride four-game win streaks.

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.

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.

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.

The Steel Wheels Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Ticket details available online — Enjoy an evening of live music by The Steel Wheels.