Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
Good morning, Ithaca.
Silo Food Truck will close its location at Liquid State Brewing Company this September after nearly a decade serving fried chicken, sticky rice and mac and cheese, and will finish the season at local events including Porchfest and Apple Harvest Festival.
The owners said the final weekend at Liquid State will be during Oktoberfest on September 13 to 14 and that they will return for select community events next warm season.
The Sciencenter said it was notified on April 10th that two federally awarded grants (totaling nearly $500,000) were terminated, cutting funds for its planned museum-library partnership and outdoor science park upgrades.
The loss of these funds—linked to a March 14th executive order that placed IMLS staff on leave—means the science center will mothball several planned projects.
Cornell students will vote online beginning Wednesday for the student-elected trustee role to serve two years and replace incumbent J.P.
Swenson ’25. Six candidates (who want to boost campus wellness, improve environmental efforts and ensure clear decision-making) are running and voting ends April 28 at midnight.
Open Doors English teaches ESL classes at First Presbyterian Church and has enrolled over 260 new students while recent ICE arrests and visa revocations have increased fears among its attendees.
Teachers have organized Know Your Rights events — a measure to help students feel safer amid ongoing immigration crackdowns.
Tompkins County issued a request for qualifications today to select a provider who will manage a low-barrier shelter at 225-227 Cherry St that will house about 100 adults and serve as a central place for services — county leaders said the project will include safety and trauma-informed care to help those experiencing homelessness.
Cornell women’s hockey players in the pros now number six in the PWHL after Izzy Daniel ’24 joined her peers — including Brianne Jenner ’15, Jill Saulnier ’15, Kristin O’Neill ’20, Micah Zandee-Hart ’20 and Jaime Bourbonnais ’20 — as teams set to resume play on April 26.
They are working to boost team standings ahead of the playoffs.
Cornell men’s lacrosse beat Harvard 20 to 12 in their final away game to clinch the Ivy League title — and earn the right to host the conference tournament.
CJ Kirst tied the all-time NCAA scoring record with a natural hat trick and became the team’s highest scorer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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