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Ithaca
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit reading shop is moving to a larger space at Ithaca Mall after a fundraiser extended through the end of June. The Nook will temporarily close June 11 and reopen July 7, offering more public space and expanded family programming. WENY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Herbert Gussman Jazz Septet at Cornell earned a DownBeat 2026 Student Music Award on May 29 for outstanding small jazz performance, marking the university's fourth such honor in three consecutive years. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ The 49th Annual Ithaca Festival kicked off Thursday with a parade of colorful floats along Cayuga Street, marking the start of a celebration of local arts and culture — the event will continue through the weekend with crafts, live music, workshops and food. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Laurel Gilmer (directing events for the Department of Music at the College of Arts & Sciences) competed on Jeopardy on May 12 against super-champion Tristan Williams, showing her knack for trivia that could spark interest at local trivia nights at Ithaca Bakery this Thursday. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sponsored by Flashing Feathers Bowhunters, the 21st Annual Kids to Camp Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, June 20 at Trumansburg Golf Course at 9:00 a.m., offering cash prizes, food and a prize table while supporting outdoor education camps for local youth over 20 years. 607 News Now
- ➤ Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences seniors celebrated their graduation as they marked unique journeys in subjects (from physics to philosophy), showing resilience and innovative learning. Their achievement points to a readiness to lead in a rapidly changing world. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ A recent Cornell graduate was banned from campus for one year after he restricted a vehicle's movement on April 30 (an incident involving President Kotlikoff backing his car) which the university said created a hazardous condition; the ban was issued following his graduation on May 23. The Ithaca Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data from Tompkins County shows COVID case counts have fallen to a record low of 1 per 100,000 this week — neighboring areas report similar declines as influenza trends also improve. The Sleep Cycle app indicates normal coughing levels in Ithaca. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 29 at Horseheads High School, Horseheads won its first Section 4 girls lacrosse title in four years as senior CarLynn Sindlinger scored eight goals — Ithaca clinched its fourth straight title with Emma Bates leading the Class A final against Corning. Ithaca Journal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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