Good morning, Ithaca.

Authorities are searching for an injured cat after a car crashed into a mobile home and shed at Little Creek Park on June 22; nobody in the trailer or vehicle was hurt and anyone who sees the cat should call Neptune Hose Company at 607+844+8124.

Patrick Myers of Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen will perform at Tag’s on Saturday, June 28 as part of an outdoor summer stage event.

The band will bring high energy and retro rock style—ticket sales are on now.

Due to extreme heat, the Ithaca City School District canceled Tuesday's classes while other districts ended school early, and TCAT is running reduced bus routes — buses overheated and air conditioning failed.

Regents exams, graduations and polling locations remain scheduled as planned.

Cornell ILR School’s Scheinman Institute and the American Arbitration Association launched the Cornell ILR National Conflict Resolution Service to offer labor-management training and mediation services nationwide.

Javier Ramirez, who brings over 20 years experience in dispute resolution, has been named executive manager—an appointment expected to expand the institute’s national outreach.

Snapshot NY — a new citizen science project led by Cornell and the state DEC — is asking local residents to set up trail cameras to record photos of wildlife, including black bear, bobcats, white-tailed deer, and fisher, to help guide future conservation and management efforts.

Fifth Ward Common Council candidates debated city spending, housing affordability and transit improvements at a forum held at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center earlier this month.

Shvets, Zurenda and Fisher offered different ideas on zoning, rent stabilization and tax reallocations ahead of the primary election today.

Last week, labor lawyer Iris Packman and Common Council member Pierre Saint-Perez met at GIAC in Ithaca to discuss rising living costs, homelessness, environmental issues, and immigrant rights in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters—Packman called for expanding dense, affordable housing while Saint-Perez stressed improving transportation and community programs. Their discussion came ahead of today's primary election, giving voters clear insight into each candidate's local roots and plans.

Ithaca city officials said a working group formed in April 2024 to draft a just-cause law for job security stalled due to scheduling issues — its members have not met since early this year and its authorization expired at the end of 2024.

Supporters held a rally outside City Hall that drew about 25 people and urged the mayor to reauthorize the group.

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.

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.

Waitress: The Musical

July 10–19 — Hangar Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartwarming tale of a waitress and talented pie-baker.

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.

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.

TIME RIDERS Live at the Finger Lakes Cider House

6-9 p.m. — Finger Lakes Cider House — $5 cover charge — Enjoy a night of rock music from the up-and-coming band, Time Riders.

Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival - Sunday

7:59-10:59 PM — Trumansburg Fair Associates — Cost varies — Celebrate culture with world-renowned artists in a vibrant four-day music festival.

CFCU Summer Concert Series

5-11 p.m. — Bernie Milton Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a weekly lineup of local and regional artists at this family-friendly concert series.