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Ithaca
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin distributing part of a $2.67B settlement this month to eligible New Yorkers who had coverage (Feb. 7, 2008, to Oct. 16, 2020) and filed claims by Nov. 5, 2021. Claimants may have received notifications by email. Ithaca Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHCU and Cornell rebranded their long-running radio show after marking its 1000th episode on April 28. The program was renamed All Things Local after 19 years as All Things Equal and now focuses on community stories. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirty Cornell student startups will receive Human Spirit, Beck Fellows, and Cane Entrepreneurial Scholars awards this summer to focus on building their businesses instead of traditional summer jobs (the awards will cover prototypes, lab costs and compensation). Alumni funding backs the initiative to create real-world impact. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell received a C grade from the Anti-Defamation League on March 10 for campus antisemitism (with re-grades on April 13 showing no improvement), and a university spokesperson said the grade does not reflect the thriving campus Jewish community. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College is starting a national search for a new chief financial officer as Tim Downs leaves on June 15 for a role at the Institute for Advanced Study. Downs said his departure will have little effect on the college's plans to cut its budget deficit. 607 News Now
- ➤ The Ithacan released results from its audience feedback survey, conducted from April 14-25 and published in the April 30 print issue. Forty-four respondents suggested expanding coverage on topics like local government, arts, and social justice to better serve Ithaca College and the surrounding community. The Ithacan
- ➤ Faculty members Martha Haynes and Caroline Levine of the College of Arts and Sciences were elected to the American Philosophical Society and will be inducted in November with 42 new members chosen for their work in astronomy and the humanities. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ On Thursday, the Student Assembly honored Cornell Batman (a Class of 2026 member known for uplifting student spirits) with Resolution 88 recognizing his campus contributions; he plans to keep volunteering after graduation. The Cornell Daily Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dermatologists from Arnot Health and Cayuga Health advise locals to apply SPF 30 sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors and to reapply every two hours during summer—protecting skin and enabling early detection of cancer signs. 607 News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Farm to Feast in the Ithaca Commons serves creative toasts made with locally sourced ingredients — reviewer Alisia Wucetich ’29 highlights the Ginger Maple Sausage toast and weekly specials for a fresh brunch experience. The Cornell Daily Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell Heights lot at 152 Highland Road, once set for student housing, is now proposed as a large custom home by Aparna Kumar and Cornell professor Aaron Adalja. The project awaits ILPC approval before moving to detailed design. The Ithaca Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ivy League men’s lacrosse tournament begins today at Schoellkopf Field with Cornell facing Harvard (4 p.m.) and Yale meeting Princeton (6:30 p.m.). The championship will be held on Sunday (1 p.m.). 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca College junior Andrew Mendel, 20, became the youngest head coach in state history after taking charge of Newfield varsity boys basketball. He debuted with strong support from family and teammates and will return next season, adding experience gained from coaching since age 17. 607 News Now
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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.
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Leading with Intention Workshop by Amber Alpizar
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Registration required — Equip yourself with tools to lead with compassion and accountability amidst uncertainty.
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