Good morning, Ithaca.

Today, Wegmans and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier launch their Check Out Hunger campaign to support children who lose access to school meals in summer; shoppers at participating locations including Ithaca can donate $2, $3 or $5 at checkout until June 17.

Historic Big Boy 4014 will visit Hornell on June 11 at 2 p.m. at the Erie Depot Museum, where visitors have 30 minutes to see the locomotive (with live music and food trucks nearby), then travel to Owego on June 12 from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. for a brief whistle stop.

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business research shows that earnings pressure leads companies to drop weak products and focus on core offerings based on Amazon data.

The study published June 2 helps explain why firms meeting targets later yield higher stock returns.

Professor Pablo Cohen of Ithaca College has shared his legacy of Latin American music — performing globally since 1996 — and he announced that he and his wife will move to South America in mid-September while planning to visit often.

TC3 announced it will pause five varsity sports programs, including men’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s soccer, and women’s basketball, for the 2026-27 school year as shifting enrollment drives a focus on adult learners (coaches and athletes were notified on Friday), with equipment retained for possible future reinstatement.

Cornell paleontologists answered readers' questions on National Dinosaur Day (June 1) by sharing simple facts about dinosaur feathers, sounds and reproduction while using CT scans and models to show how these ancient creatures lived.

Researchers at Cornell Tech and Cornell Bowers developed an AI framework called ShadowDraw that creates shadow art by scanning everyday objects.

The team will present their work Saturday, June 6 at CVPR in Denver — a tool that boosts human-AI creativity.

Patrice Pastore, a longtime voice teacher at Ithaca College for 43 years, will retire from full-time teaching at the end of spring and continue offering private lessons in future semesters.

Her journey from a non tenure eligible role to a tenured position highlights her dedication + perseverance.

Ithaca College professor Rebecca Lesses inspires students with Jewish Studies lessons on history, mysticism, and culture.

She plans to join the Temple Beth-El board this fall (her latest community role) after years of engaging campus life and local committees.

Associate professor Shannon Scott from Ithaca College has had a rich career in occupational therapy and teaching.

She announced her upcoming retirement but will return this Fall to teach one course.

Professor Lynne Hewitt, chair of the Ithaca College Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology who returned in 2020, is scheduled to retire as a full–time professor at the end of Spring 2026, though she will continue teaching online courses when the master’s program resumes this Fall.

Arhlene Flowers brings her global PR and marketing experience to Ithaca College as a professor in the Department of Strategic Communication.

She combines real-world client work with classroom lessons and mentoring, enriching student learning with award-winning expertise.

Cornell researchers built a model showing wine grape growers how to adapt to rising temperatures by using shade cloth, planting heat tolerant varieties, or moving to cooler areas (findings indicated consumers pay up to 17% more for wines with these changes).

The study offers economic guidance for growers facing climate change.

The updated dog-friendly restaurant roundup (released 6/4) features outdoor dining spots like Restaurant Row and Collegetown Bagels for local diners.

The guide follows New York guidelines and advises pet owners to call ahead when seating is limited.

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.