Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Ithaca.
A new beer store named FLX Beverage Co. has opened in the old Finger Lakes Beverage Center spot in Ithaca’s west end and offers local and regional beers, ciders, hard seltzers and nonalcoholic drinks.
The store is open every day until 8 p.m. and on Sundays until 6 p.m. — it was also open on Memorial Day.
The Cayuga Park development, once known as Carpenter Business Park, is nearly finished and includes a medical office building and two residential parts along Route 13.
The final phase, Aurora Apartments with 141 market-rate units and retail space, is under construction and will add a new Fifth Street intersection for safer pedestrian access.
Cornell's men's lacrosse team won their first NCAA title since 1977 on Monday, May 26 at Gillette Stadium when star attackman CJ Kirst scored six goals+one assist in a 13-10 win over Maryland; his final college game ended a storied career before he joins the Premier Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Waterdogs.
Vote on Athlete of Week is open until the end of day May 29 for ten high school athletes who competed from May 18 to May 24 — nominees include athletes from Dryden, Lansing, Corning, Owego, Chenango Valley, Elmira Notre Dame, Sidney, Elmira High, Binghamton and U-E.
Last week's winner Raegan Burge received 64.9% of 16,733 votes — she hit a tying home run and pitched a six-hitter to boost Horseheads' bid in the STAC West race.
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.
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.
Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and local flavors at Ithaca's favorite cider spot.
CFCU Summer Concert Series
5-8 p.m. — Bernie Milton Pavilion — Free entry — Weekly family-friendly concerts showcasing local and regional artists through the summer.
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