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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Huffy recalled its 12-volt Tonka Ride-On Dump Trucks sold at Target and Sam’s Club after three reports of controller overheating and one fire—consumers are advised to stop using the product and contact Huffy for a controller replacement—. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ R&B singer Kehlani posted on Instagram that she is anti-genocide after Cornell cancelled her as Slope Day's headliner on May 7—Cornell has not announced a replacement act. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 300 graduate students volunteered to host the Expanding Your Horizons conference on April 5, offering hands-on STEM workshops for 320 middle and high school students across New York while an organizing team of 37 grad students + two postdocs and a faculty advisor coordinated lab tours, workshops and science demonstrations. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to be named principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre, will deliver the Senior Convocation keynote address on May 22 at Barton Hall from 1—2:30 p.m. The student-run committee announced the choice on April 28 and plans the event to honor the graduating class. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Harvard computer scientist Cynthia Dwork will speak at Cornell from May 5 to May 7 as part of the University and Messenger Lecture Series — she will explain how differential privacy protects data using the 2010 census as an example. The lectures will be held in G-01 Bill & Melinda Gates Hall and be livestreamed. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Nine Cornell doctoral candidates were inducted into the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the Yale Bouchet Conference held on April 4 and 5 in New Haven, Connecticut. The society honors academic excellence and diversity in doctoral education — several inductees gave research presentations on environmental justice. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Highway Department will begin chip sealing work on roads in Ithaca, Enfield and Danby at 7 a.m. today—drivers on Sheffield, Bostwick and Hillview Road may face delays as one lane stays open— to extend the roads’ lifespan. 14850
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local developer Charlie O’Connor has pitched a revised plan to redevelop a Collegetown site at 201 Oak Avenue by tearing down the old building and building a new 43,725 square-foot apartment complex with 46 units and 91 bedrooms plus design features that ease fire access and create green space. The city board gave formal consent to refine the proposal and noted changes in facade materials to better match the local style. The Ithaca Voice
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Mike Schafer delivered his first Last Lecture on April 23 in Baker Lab before about 600 students and alumni—he reflected on his 30-year career and shared lessons on leadership and hard work before his upcoming retirement. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell men’s lacrosse senior CJ Kirst scored his 225th career goal on Saturday against Dartmouth, breaking the NCAA Division I all-time goal record as his team won 10-8—teammates crowded him during the celebration as they prepare for a home game against Yale at 4 p.m. Friday. 607 News Now
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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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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz with local musicians while sipping on cider and enjoying food.
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Cielle On Solid Ground
6-9 p.m. — La Tourelle Hotel & Spa — Cost not listed — Experience an evening of Blues/Rock surrounded by the scenic beauty of Ithaca.
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Nonprofit Budget Basics & Financial Planning Workshop
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Check website for details — Enhance your financial acumen to make informed decisions for your organization.
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