Good morning, Ithaca.

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will begin its annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Esty St. location, featuring special offers each weekend and purchase limits on the first day; proceeds support library grants and literacy projects.

William B. Gould IV spoke at Ives Hall on April 9 during the ILR School’s Union Days event, recalling career milestones, his early Cornell connections, and his memoir that details his work at the National Labor Relations Board.

The talk underscored his influence in labor law.

President Michael I. Kotlikoff and Cornell professors Olga Boudker, Cathy Caruth and Francesca Molinari were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on April 22, and their induction is scheduled for October in Cambridge + the honor is shared with 252 outstanding members.

Tanya Brown was named Ithaca College's next chief human resources officer and associate vice president; she will begin on June 15 and brings valuable experience (ex-Vanderbilt chief of staff) from a nationwide search following Kirra Micheler's departure.

Three Cornell undergraduates received Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Awards, each gaining $2,500 for community projects to support groups from Tompkins County to overseas communities.

Their projects include building a community center at Second Wind Cottages and creating civic toolkits and digital archives.

Today is Earth Day and local groups are spotlighting sustainable projects like urban tree care, composting programs and food rescue efforts in our community.

The Ithaca Voice compiles views from arborists, educators and nonprofits working to protect our shared environment.

Tompkins County’s clerk office has reinstated naturalization ceremonies – three events are planned for May, July, and September.

The move ends a USCIS halt from November 2025.

Tompkins County approved a resolution Tuesday to seek $15 million for a new homeless shelter on Cherry Street; construction will begin in 2028 with the county covering $3 million, and Volunteers of America will operate the three-story building once it is complete.

Local health data show that flu and COVID trends are dropping as Tompkins County cases decline to 2 per 100,000 and statewide COVID hospitalizations fall from 13 to 10 — although Seneca County experienced a slight uptick.

Ithaca College softball won a doubleheader against Cortland on Tuesday—each game decided by one run—and senior Cate Murray led a 3-2 and 4-3 win that improved the team's record to 20-7 during a six-game win streak.

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.

Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens

8-10:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the fiery sounds of Grammy-winning Eileen Ivers and her all-female band, The Brigideens.