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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell study led by Martin Wiernsperger found that managers paid on performance rely more on AI for decision-making than those with fixed pay. The experiment—using Airbnb pricing estimates—showed that combining algorithmic advice with human expertise improved accuracy and challenges older research on algorithm aversion. Cornell Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Several people were treated for smoke inhalation after a three-alarm fire broke out at Asteri Ithaca—the apartment building attached to the Downtown Ithaca Conference Center on East Green Street—on Sunday evening, and officials said the fire is under arson investigation with no arrests made so far. The Ithaca Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s Pride Alliance will celebrate Pride Month with a 10-day series of events starting on June 12—highlighted by a family-friendly festival on June 14 at Bernie Milton Pavilion with DJs Heathen Sinford and Spirit Posse and a community event on June 15 at Dewitt Park along Cayuga Street. Ithaca Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Reuben-Thomas, a doctoral student in ecology and evolutionary biology and a member of the Oneida and Seneca Nations, has been named one of five Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellows for 2025 from over 100 applicants. Her research uses traditional ecological knowledge to study how Indigenous fire management practices affect ant populations—an important measure of environmental health. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca is introducing a new form-based zoning plan for Southside that sets four districts with rules on building heights, lot coverage, and parking requirements. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for June 11 at 6 p.m.—the plan will then go through Environmental Review before any changes become law. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ The City of Ithaca is inviting residents to join its volunteer advisory boards on the Community Police Board and the Ethics Advisory Board—this gives local citizens a role in shaping city policies. The Community Police Board meets every fourth Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and all applications are reviewed by the Mayor and Common Council. City of Ithaca
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Cornell used canine DNA to uncover over 15 gene regions linked to gastric cancer in dogs, a finding that may guide future genetic tests for early detection in both dogs and people. They collected samples from 200 affected Belgian Tervuren and sheepdogs and compared them with Belgian Malinois—whose genetic makeup may offer a protective effect. Cornell Chronicle
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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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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.
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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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12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Tompkins Chamber — Registration required — Explore the importance of feasibility studies in project planning with insights from a leading architecture and construction firm.
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