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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Citizen Preparedness Corps will hold a free disaster training session on July 22 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of the Earth on Trumansburg Road in Ithaca, where residents will learn how to stay safe and get emergency kits—led by experts from the National Guard and local emergency services. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ On Aug. 8—9, record-setting Cornellian Claire de Boer ’84 and distance swimmer Bridgette Hobart will relay a full-length swim across Cayuga Lake to raise funds for The Sophie Fund, which supports mental health programs for young people in Ithaca and Tompkins County. The swimmers will alternate every hour during the relay and rely on fair weather to complete the course while honoring loved ones lost to suicide. Cornell Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca Shakespeare Company will perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest outdoors at Robert H. Treman State Park from July 17 to 20 and July 23 to 27, 2025 with shows starting at 6 pm and tickets priced from $10 to $20 while guests are welcome to bring food and drink. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ The Buffalo Pothole Bandit visited Ithaca over the weekend and installed nine mosaic artworks in public spaces, including a large piece titled Homer in the Bushes at the corner of Columbia and Aurora Streets. The anonymous artist used cement, colorful tiles, and additives to turn potholes into art—continuing a practice that began in 2022. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ The Hangar Theatre opened its summer run of the musical Waitress yesterday with a preview performance that featured cast photos taken at Lincoln Street Diner by local photographer Rachel Philipson—this show, which follows waitress Jenna as she seeks a fresh start, ran from July 10th to 19th. 14850
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A solar project in Lansing received a tax break from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Wednesday — the 5MWac array spans 22.7 acres, is expected to generate enough energy for over 800 homes, and will save an estimated $1.6 million in local property taxes over 25 years. Genie Solar Energy said the break was needed to keep the project from operating at a loss amid uncertain state law changes and will create 50 temporary construction jobs during development. The Ithaca Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca City School District announced new leadership today, naming Kari Burke as director of Athletics and Wellness with Shane Taylor as her assistant and Caitlin Bram as director of Special Education. Several schools also have new leaders as Ithaca High School names Caren Arnold principal with Julie McChesney and Terrance King as associate principals, Lehman Alternative appoints Keith Harrington as principal, Boynton Middle School names Bart Auble as associate principal, and elementary schools name Stephen Anderson, Tara Caiza, Samantha Little, and Jessa Salibrici to lead their campuses. 607 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 9, the Community Science Institute reported that harmful algal blooms were seen stretching along Cayuga Lake’s western shore near Taughannock Falls State Park, where a bloom was observed in the morning. Reports starting during the July 4 holiday weekend have led officials to track the blooms for safety — tests are pending to confirm if they are toxic. Ithaca.com
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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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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.
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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.
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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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5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and delicious cider with local talent at a charming venue.
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Ithaca Metal Fest
7-11:30 p.m. — Stone Bend Farm — $16.88 — Rock out with a night of metal featuring local bands and noise sets.
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