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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County will host Memorial Day events with free rides at Stewart Park starting May 24 and a county ceremony at DeWitt Park reserving 11 a.m. on May 26—other events include cleanup at Ithaca City Cemetery and memorial services at local cemeteries in Groton and Newfield. Ithaca Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon, Ithaca Police said a vehicle hit a pedestrian on the 700 block of South Meadow Street at about 4:24 p.m.—the pedestrian suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital while the driver received a ticket. Ithaca.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avangrid announced a $41M investment in Ithaca to rebuild aging electrical infrastructure by constructing three new substations and adding 22 miles of transmission lines—this upgrade will improve reliability for over 42,000 customers—and the work is set to be completed by the end of 2027. Ithaca Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca educator Denise Lee was honored by the New York State Senate on May 13 as the 2025 Woman of Distinction in the 52nd Senate District+ nominated by State Senator Lea Webb for her long career and commitment to equity in education. She taught in the Ithaca City School District for 45 years and has made a lasting impact on local students. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca College shared enrollment and budget updates at the State of the College meeting on May 20 — the college received 12,710 applications with 1,191 deposits for Fall 2025 and outlined a plan to balance its budget by FY28 through gaining $15.3 million and cutting $11 million in costs. President La Jerne Cornish noted that FY26 salary increases will be delayed and the enrollment target reduced to 1,200 students as part of this cost-saving plan. The Ithacan
- ➤ Marcus Smolka, a molecular biology and genetics professor at CALS, was named associate vice provost in Research & Innovation and began a two-year appointment on May 1. He will support Cornell life sciences research—fostering collaborative work that links biomedical and agricultural studies. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ At Cornell’s Senior Convocation on May 22 at Barton Hall, ballet icon Misty Copeland—who became the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre—told the Class of 2025 to embrace struggle as part of success. She shared her challenges and urged graduates to leap into life with the strength built from overcoming hardship. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four Cornell faculty members received $50,000 each from the Bezos Earth Fund for a challenge on using AI to fight climate change and nature loss — they were selected from 1,200 global applicants and may later vie for grants of up to $2 million to advance their projects. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights expanded its services by adding drop-in hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its relocated office on 120 West State Street in Ithaca—this change follows a temporary closure in December after the departure of former Director Dr. Kenneth Clarke. 607 News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca construction projects are active this spring—Aurora Apartments in Cayuga Park is under framing for 141 luxury units while the Ithaca Farmer’s Market has begun renovations on its parking lot and features; Stately Apartments and modular Sears Street Homes are nearing completion and the large student housing project Theory Ithaca started last winter with an opening planned for 2027. Future projects will add more affordable housing and retail space around town. The Ithaca Voice
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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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Ithaca Reggae Fest 2025
5-11 p.m. — Stewart Park — Free entry — Celebrate the region's largest natural resource with reggae music and community spirit.
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