Good morning, Ithaca.

Grammy-nominated guitarist Michael Daves and mandolin ace Jacob Jolliff will lead bluegrass workshops from 3 to 4:45 p.m. and perform a Jim and Jesse tribute concert at CSMA on June 20; opening act Black Diamond will feature local talent before the 7:30 p.m. show.

At a May 20 celebration, Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing recognized 82 lead inventors and 306 teammates in Ithaca and streamed the event to New York City.

The gathering highlighted over 1,000 licensed technologies and 20 new startups that push research from labs to markets.

Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99, the ILR School dean, is joining a blue-ribbon commission to advise on how New York can protect workers amid AI advances.

The commission, chaired by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez & experts in workforce and technology, will meet in late July and deliver recommendations by year’s end.

At a June 8 meeting, Trumansburg trustees approved two engineering contracts from MRB to renovate the fire hall at 74 W.

Main and plan a new EMS station at Hector and Halsey streets. The projects will address growing service demands with federal funding support.

Dryden became the first town to ban data centers and crypto facilities in February after residents raised concerns over high energy use and environmental impact.

Gov. Hochul must decide on a statewide one-year moratorium on new permits by December, a move that may affect future developments.

Tompkins County Legislature approved $50,000 to fund legal services for residents facing housing instability and displacement.

Eligible legal service providers can apply by July 17 through the county’s online application.

Tompkins County officials launched an interactive map to show planned roadwork on Stone Quarry, Route 13 and local Ithaca streets, so drivers know whom to call before encountering detours.

ITCTC (the regional transportation council) expects the tool to help coordinate projects across the county throughout 2026.

FDA has recalled a Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula sold at Target after three infants were hospitalized with botulism; the recall covers products sold from July 2025 to June 2026 at Target stores and online (all lots are withdrawn) and customers should stop use and request a refund.

Local high school fans can vote for the Southern Tier female athlete of the season as standout competitors (including Ithaca’s Sage Bliss) excel in baseball, lacrosse, flag football and track; polls close Saturday, June 20.

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.