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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stitch Club

1–3 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free entry — Gather for a creative afternoon of stitching, sharing skills, and working on projects.

Blaque Dynamite Live Performance

7-11:30 p.m. — The Nocturnal Café — $14 adv/$20 dos — Experience Grammy-nominated artist Blaque Dynamite blending jazz, funk, and more in an unforgettable live show.

One Night With You

7-9 p.m. — K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub — Enjoy dinner with Elvis singing classic tunes.

Ithaca Reggae Fest 2026

Live Music — June 26-28 — Stewart Park — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of The Skatalites and other reggae artists at this lively festival.