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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cornell will have Atlanta-based rapper Gunna headline Slope Day on May 7th — he replaces Kehlani after her invitation was rescinded over political concerns. Gunna’s album One of Wun debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students shared innovative projects including self-watering planters, transformative fashion, and a reimagined classroom at the Cornell Fashion & Design Expo on April 25—an annual juried exhibition hosted by the Department of Human Centered Design that honored Cornell Human Ecology’s centennial. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Researchers at the College of Human Ecology have developed LivingLoom—an approach that weaves chia seeds into a hydrogel to create wearable textiles that grow when cared for—to test a new bond between people and plants. The study, led by doctoral student Jingwen Zhu and supported by several research grants, was published on April 25 and won a Best Paper award at CHI ’25. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Danby officials are considering a flood damage prevention law that will set new rules on flood barriers and on dredging and grading to reduce harm to public facilities and private property and to protect lives. Residents can share their input today at 6 p.m. at Danby Town Hall — the hearing will offer further details on erosion controls— as the town examines the proposed law. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca officials removed banners from fences on North Meadow Street after property owners and the state DOT complained that the signs distracted drivers + the city advised those with removed signs to call the Building Division for pick up and noted that temporary signs require proper permits. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cornell University's Poole Lab is starting a 12‑week study to learn how whole grains versus fruits and vegetables affect the gut microbiome of adults with BMIs between 25 and 30 — participants will follow defined diets, give stool and saliva samples, and join brief nutrition sessions. 607 News Now
- ➤ Cornell researchers developed a new computer method called SeedbankTree that builds a genealogy of dormant bacteria like tuberculosis and estimates key details such as mutation rates and revival time. The study—published on May 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences—will help guide future tracking of new pathogen strains. Cornell Chronicle
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell men’s lacrosse won the Ivy League Tournament title with a 20—15 defeat of Princeton on Sunday while Ithaca College women’s lacrosse and SUNY Cortland secured wins of 14—13 over Union and 19—9 over Oneonta, respectively—local teams celebrated strong finishes in their conference matchups. In other sports news, the Knicks begin their playoff series against Boston tonight at 7 p.m., the Binghamton Black Bears took a 2—0 series lead in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals and will try to clinch the title on Friday, and the Mets lost a doubleheader on Sunday before returning to the diamond tonight at 9:40 p.m. 607 News Now
- ➤ Cornell beat Princeton 20-15 in the Ivy League championship and earned the top seed in the NCAA tournament—Cornell will host the winner of the Albany vs. Siena game at Schoellkopf Field at 7:30 p.m. on May 11th. 14850
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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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Cayuga Trails 50 Mile Ultra Marathon
6 a.m. — Cayuga Trail Parking — Entry Fee $163 — Experience breathtaking trails with aid stations and a chance to win prizes while running through stunning natural landscapes.
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