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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca Farmers Market is in the running for Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards and locals can vote once per day until noon on June 5 to help decide the winner. The market competes with others like Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Boston Public Market, Lancaster Central Market, Pike Place Market, and Union Square Greenmarket. 14850
- ➤ The Wonderful Wheelchairs team works at Cayuga Skilled Nursing every Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.—volunteers repair and maintain wheelchairs, scooters and rollators to help seniors stay mobile. Donations and special software help adjust devices for users with tremors, keeping about 80 wheelchairs in working order. Tompkins Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Sheriff's deputies arrested two individuals for stealing from parked cars on Whitetail Drive in Ithaca on May 8th—Christopher Palmer-Thompson, 21 from Dryden, and Ismail Abdur-Razzaaq, 18 from Ithaca; a search of their vehicle found items believed to be stolen, and they are charged with burglary and grand larceny. 607 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 7, Ithaca's Common Council voted to adopt a new pilot policy to manage homeless encampments on city land and a report that uses community input. City staff will soon begin planning with local partners — officials say the policy builds on past lessons — as they work to help those without shelter. City of Ithaca
- ➤ Tompkins County Consolidated Area Transit will change its bus routes and pickup times from May 25 to August 16; printed schedules are available by phone, email, or mail—riders can use the updated Bus Tracker and mobile apps for real-time info. Route 22 will run on weekdays starting June 30, and other routes, including those serving college campuses and outdoor destinations, will adjust stops and timings—helping riders plan their summer trips. Ithaca Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca is starting several new building projects as Meadow on Seneca begins affordable and supportive housing work in mid-September and SouthWorks gets ready for FOUND's move to a new industrial space, while The Aurora and The Breeze apartment projects are also underway. Developers plan eco-friendly, mixed-use designs—each project will offer more housing and retail options to shape the city’s future. Tompkins Weekly
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top-ranked Cornell men’s lacrosse, led by CJ Kirst, will face Richmond in a quarterfinal on May 17 at Hofstra’s James M. Shuart Stadium as they seek a 15th Final Four appearance — Maryland’s team, headed by coach John Tillman and goalie Logan McNaney, will play Georgetown on May 18. Ithaca High alumna Shea Baker plays for Boston College in a women’s quarterfinal today at 5 p.m. and former Ithaca High standout Alecia Nicholas starts for North Carolina in a match today at 7:30 p.m. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ Cornell’s new artificial turf field for Big Red field hockey was approved by the Town of Ithaca’s Planning Board on May 6—approval challenges and environmental concerns were raised and no firm completion date has been set. 607 News Now
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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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The Evergreen Social: Vintage Goods Market
2-6 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Explore unique vintage finds while enjoying tasty cider and live music from DJ Dou.
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Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Black Diamond Trail Trailhead — Registration fees apply — Participate in the 10th annual half marathon that traces a beautiful course from Trumansburg to Cass Park.
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Twilight 5K Run
7-8 p.m. — Cass Park — Register for a fee — Participate in an annual 5K event organized by the Finger Lakes Running Club.
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