Good morning, Ithaca.

At WGI races, winners spray a Brut bubbly made at Glenora Wine Cellars (in Dundee) which has supplied champagne for Victory Lane since 2021.

General Manager Kerry Keller said the local partnership adds sparkle to excitement at Finger Lakes racing events.

Cornell has yet to fund a memorial for civil rights activists Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney despite earlier plans.

The call for a visible tribute grew stronger after the Supreme Court weakened part of the Voting Rights Act on April 29 (renewing campus focus on its values).

Cornell Athletics launched Big Red Exchange on April 15 to connect student-athletes with local businesses and community partners via an NIL marketplace — ensuring that all endorsement deals follow NCAA and Ivy League rules.

Racing legend Geoff Bodine spoke in Horseheads on Saturday about starting his career at the Chemung Speedrome and later winning 18 NASCAR races, including the Daytona 500.

His remarks highlighted his strong ties to the local Finger Lakes racing scene.

Cornell's men's lacrosse team will host Johns Hopkins in an NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday at 5 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field — the game comes after a challenging season with final exams and coaching changes.

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.

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.