Good morning, Ithaca.

Dyson School students worked with Whirlpool to refurbish and deliver 73 refrigerators to local food pantries—including a pantry led by Boynton Middle School teacher Mariah Pelzer—to boost access to fresh food in Ithaca and the Southern Tier.

Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing is one of 15 finalists in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice for best markets and people can vote once a day through June 5—winners will be announced on June 12.

Ithaca’s Yxi’s Arepas & Gordito will make their debut at the Food Truck Battle at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse today alongside Silo’s trucks and Funk 'n Waffles.

The event runs today from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. + local DJ Washburn and bands will perform as over 50 food trucks compete.

Ithaca saw zero motor vehicle thefts in the first quarter, down from three last year—burglaries also decreased during the same period.

In May, The Cherry Arts was notified by the National Endowment for the Arts that its $15,000 grant for the world premiere of Ithaca Fever was canceled even though the production was completed on April 20.

Civic Ensemble also had its NEA funding withdrawn for its re-entry theater program and both groups are now fundraising to cover the financial gap—supported by a strong local outpouring.

The College of Arts and Sciences honored three faculty members—Begüm Adalet, Claudia Verhoeven, and Marcelo Aguiar—for outstanding teaching and advising on May 15, recognizing their dedication to mentoring students.

Town of Danby is asking engineering firms for proposals to create a Map, Plan, and Report for two sewer districts that will address wastewater issues in Central and West Danby—this follows a $4.58M state grant covering 75% of the project cost.

Officials say bids are open until May 23 and they will evaluate less expensive alternatives while seeking resident approval for the remaining funds.

Crews from the City of Ithaca replaced a fire hydrant struck by a vehicle in the 1300 block of East State Street on Thursday, which closed the eastbound lane and briefly interrupted water service for six customers until work finished by about 3:30 p.m.

On Thursday, 30 immigrants became American citizens at the Tompkins County Courthouse in Ithaca after reciting the Oath of Allegiance.

Family, friends, and local groups provided free passport photos, voter sign-ups, and music — a community celebration — that marked a long-awaited step forward.

Weill Cornell Medicine received a $4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to start a five-year clinical trial testing if a new imaging method called PSMA PET CT can reduce the need for biopsies in men with low or moderate risk prostate cancer.

The study will enroll 200 patients at several sites and work with Cornell Tech (in Ithaca) to develop a machine learning tool to better predict which patients may need treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.