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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca Voice has received a $250,000 grant from The Online Journalism Project to support newsroom salaries, health benefits and equipment needs, plus expand its freelance budget. The grant is the largest the Voice has ever received and must be used only for newsroom purposes. The Ithaca Voice
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca Police are searching for vulnerable adult Frederick Parker, last seen on June 2 in a wheelchair and wearing a white t-shirt with a yellow smiley face + pink long-sleeve shirt, tan pants, black boots + blue hat; anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca Police issued a Missing Vulnerable Adult alert for Frederick R. Parker, a 47-year-old Black man in a wheelchair who has been missing since June 2nd after he was seen in a white t-shirt with a yellow smiley face and a pink long-sleeved shirt (worn with tan pants, black boots and a blue ball cap) as police ask anyone with information to call their tipline. 14850
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Extended Stay Musical by Jenny Stafford and Scotty Arnold runs June 5-15 at Kitchen Theatre Company (417 West State Street, Ithaca) with performances including today's 7 p.m. show, where the new piece explores bonds and healing with a small cast and band in an intimate setting. This production offers local audiences a fresh, heartfelt musical experience. Tompkins Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Sorin Lerner was named the new dean of Cornell's Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science after the board approved his five-year term on June 2. He has taught at UC San Diego since 2006 and will start his role on November 1 — he plans to bring fresh ideas to the college. 607 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County legislators reaffirmed their commitment to the Center of Government when they voted nine to four on June 3 to move forward with the downtown Ithaca project, which is expected to cost up to $50 million — with extra resources planned to ease the taxpayer burden, according to legislator Greg Mezey. Critics, including legislator Travis Brooks, warned that the total cost might exceed the estimate and noted concerns over parking at the North Tioga Street site. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers have developed biodegradable polymers with tiny water pockets that warm targeted cells when hit by a near-infrared laser — breakthrough work that could lead to noninvasive diagnostics and treatments such as hyperthermia. The study, published May 23 in ACS Nano, used a single emulsion method — and researchers plan to move to animal testing next. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Tompkins County Whole Health and Catholic Charities Tompkins-Tioga ran a supportive housing program that helped 16 residents last year and expanded services to include new housing for both women and men with plans to add 20 units on State Street in late 2026—offering low-barrier support so residents can move into permanent homes. The city of Ithaca combined its opioid settlement funds with county resources to back the program over three years. Ithaca.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wineglass Race Series announced four new sponsors (WEB Renewable Energy USA, Valicenti Advisory Services, Lakewood Vineyards, and Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery) for the 2025 fall marathon weekend set for October 3 to October 5. The annual event draws thousands of runners and features multiple races including a full marathon through the scenic Southern Tier. WENY
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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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Project Planning: The Critical Role of Feasibility Studies
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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