Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
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🏘️ Community
On June 22, a coalition including Ithaca DSA, Tompkins County Working Families Party and the Ithaca Tenants Union held a town hall to discuss raising the minimum wage as living costs have risen.
Local council members and workers noted that nearly 48% of county workers earn less than the calculated living wage of $24.82 per hour — a figure that far exceeds the state minimum wage of $15.50.
💼 Business
Researchers from Cornell AgriTech and Rutgers found that laser weeders work as well as common herbicides in test plots of peas, beets and spinach—reducing weed coverage and boosting crop biomass.
The study will lead to further tests to optimize laser technology for different weed types.
ABC Supply will open a roofing store at the former Lansing Market site at 3125 N.
Triphammer Rd. in August. The 14,000‑square‑foot property was bought by Lansing Market Realty LLC for $1.25 million and features a parking lot with space for 75 vehicles—ABC Supply will begin branding, staffing, and setup before opening within 30 to 60 days.
🌲 Environment
At a June 10 meeting, PRI trustees said they asked the town of Ulysses to take over stewardship of Smith Woods (a 32-acre forest in Trumansburg) that is used for public tours, research, and recreation.
Town Supervisor Katelin Olsen said liaisons (Goldman and Weatherby) were named to help transfer ownership and keep the trails and deer exclosure properly maintained.
A study published yesterday in Nature Geoscience finds that burying wood debris from managed forests can capture between 770 and 937 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2100 and may reduce global warming by up to 0.76°F.
Researchers at Cornell AgriTech and on the Ithaca campus are testing the method on orchards to help reach carbon neutrality—an approach that could also lower wildfire risk.
🏛️ Government
The City of Ithaca is seeking a new member for its Planning and Development Board — a group that guides site plan reviews, advises Common Council on planning, zoning and public improvements.
The board meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday with seven voting members serving three-year terms and welcomes applicants interested in development, planning, design, architecture or landscape architecture.
The City of Ithaca reminded water customers to schedule a mandatory appointment for free water meter installations by East National Water, LLC (installers will be in uniform with proper ID) and warned that service may be disrupted if the appointment is not made within 7 days.
Customers can call or schedule online during the office hours provided.
🏈 Sports
Former Cornell hockey players Lily Delianedis and Rory Guilday were selected in the Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft on June 24.
Delianedis will play for Seattle while Guilday will join Ottawa as the league, which began play in 2024, continues to showcase Cornell talent.
🎉 Ithaca Events
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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.
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.
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