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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca Farmers Market won the May Newsweek Readers' Choice Award for Best Farmer's Market, beating competitors from Boston to Seattle. It operates at the lakeside Pavilion on Steamboat Landing on weekends + on East Hill Wednesdays and draws locals with a mix of global cuisines, artisan foods, and events like the annual International Rutabaga Curl. Ithaca Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A research project that collects records of enslaved people seeking freedom in the pre-Civil War era halted work in early May when the National Endowment for the Humanities issued a stop-work order—this decision risks cutting staff and research funding at Cornell and a subaward at Howard University while leaving rare historical records vulnerable. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell launched the Office of Civil Rights (previously the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX) in Day Hall to handle bias, harassment, and misconduct. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Christine Lovely said the change makes it clear where students and staff can report discrimination concerns. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca teachers will start the new school year on an expired contract after the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association ended their final bargaining session last week without a new agreement — teachers will not see planned annual raises or updated benefits as negotiations pause until early September. Union members continue to push for a step-and-lane pay schedule that could mean an average 7% raise and other improvements. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ After six months of talks that ended on June 12 without counter offers, hundreds of Ithaca City School District teachers will return to classrooms this fall on an expired contract without annual raises—union leaders say the district's 4.6% annual raise does not keep up with rising living costs. The union will resume negotiations on Sept 18 to push for a step-and-lane salary schedule that its members support. Ithaca.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Cornell’s Weill Institute say that plants sense heat like a weather radar—many small molecules work together instead of one thermometer, which helps them grow and flower when it gets warm. This new idea may help make crops that handle changing weather better. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, water main installation starts at 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of South Titus Ave and South Albany Street, and the road will be closed until the work finishes tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.—drivers should follow the recommended detour routes. City of Ithaca
- ➤ Ithaca Common Council held a special work session last week to review revised zoning for Southside that removed off-street parking requirements—voters approved the removal by an 8-2 vote—and made changes to lot sizes, building heights, and district classifications. City staff said that the new plan will bring 60% of Southside properties into compliance while final approval will come at a future council meeting in August. The Ithaca Voice
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell research team led by Professor Tomás Arias used density-functional fluctuation theory to study NBA player positions and defensive efforts from player-tracking data of the first half of the 2022-23 season—showing how player gravity can measure the pull defenders feel—and their study published on June 5 in Scientific Reports may help coaches improve their defense. Cornell Chronicle
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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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Waitress: The Musical
July 10–19 — Hangar Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartwarming tale of a waitress and talented pie-baker.
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Vintage Clothing and Goods Market
12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Explore unique vintage finds while enjoying delicious cider and live music from DJ Dou.
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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 from local musicians while sipping on delicious cider and food.
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