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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins Chamber will honor five under-40 leaders at the Fab5 awards on June 2 in Tompkins County. The celebration hosted by AmeriCU will include a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., awards at 6:45 p.m. plus a dessert hour after 8:15 p.m. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ A new shuttle links overlooks, parking areas, and trailheads at Taughannock Falls State Park to ease congestion. It runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends from May 23 through June 27 (daily service starts June 28 through Sept. 7) with tickets at $6 for adults and $1 for children. Tompkins Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell’s Board of Trustees will add five new trustees – alumni including Jason Brauth, Winifred Sandler Grinspoon, Angela Hwang, John H. Josephson and Karin Bain Kukral – whose terms start July 1 following the May 22 meeting; six current trustees were also re-elected for four-year terms. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ The Class of 2026 attended a Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony at Barton Hall (May 22) where Cornell President Kotlikoff and university leaders encouraged them to carry a culture of collaboration into future challenges. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ On May 19, Lansing voters approved a $40.9M school budget and elected four new board members amid staff cuts + fiscal challenges. The reshaped board aims to guide the district’s financial planning for the next school year. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ SUNY Corning Community College and Alfred University are hosting a free event tomorrow, May 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Commons Building on CCC’s Spencer Hill campus, featuring a job fair with local school districts and networking for current and aspiring educators. WENY
- ➤ Lauren Gallinger of Groton High School was named salutatorian of the Class of 2026 and will start a nursing program at St. John Fisher this fall (after earning high marks as a three-sport athlete). Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Voters in Newfield approved the Central School District's $28.2M spending plan with nearly 57% in favor. Incumbents Jeremy TenWolde & Melissa Rynone kept their seats while newcomer Christopher Hyer won a one-year term, and 61% approved funds to purchase two buses & a van at a cost up to $466,281. Tompkins Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local fruit farmers in the region faced a late frost two weeks ago; John Reynolds of Daring Drake Farm said only 25% of his cherry crop survived while experts note that early warm weather triggered premature blooming — forcing growers to adapt to climate challenges. The Ithaca Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County plans a 5,394 sqft addition with a new lap pool and 20 parking spaces. The Village of Lansing Planning Board will review the proposal tonight at 7 p.m. at the Village Office. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials updated on Asteri Apartments during the May 19 meeting, noting safety issues like nonworking elevator lights, overflowing trash rooms and exposed hazards persist after the vacate order was lifted. Whole Health Commissioner Jennie Sutcliffe warned fines may be imposed for ongoing violations — a step to enforce public health. WENY
- ➤ Food allergies affect millions and their signs can be confused with different food problems, so local allergists advise quick testing. Specialists in Ithaca recommend checking medical history and testing (skin, blood, or oral food challenges) to help patients manage their condition safely. 607 News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ IM PEI, Cobb & Free Architects, Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture, and WSP Geotechnical & Structural Engineering are renovating the Carl Sagan House above Ithaca Falls in Fall Creek Gorge. Owner Adam Weitsman, who bought the property in November 2024 for $2 million, anticipates finishing the work in late 2027. 607 News Now
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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.
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