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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Assistant professor Alex Conway won the SIAM Early Career Prize for his work in designing and analyzing algorithms for data storage systems. He works at Cornell Tech and Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science—his research makes computer memory and storage systems faster. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Today, Cornell doctoral candidate Jadon Geathers introduced ChitterChatter—an AI tool that lets students practice real conversations and receive feedback on grammar and pronunciation. The tool will be presented on July 22 at the ACM Learning @ Scale conference and is being refined with input from language instructors and students. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flash floods on Sunday night damaged streets and homes in Newark Valley while a few residents were evacuated and around 25 homes were affected. Local officials noted that a church in Owego is sheltering up to 50 displaced people (two streets will be rebuilt) and (no injuries were reported). WSKG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A resolution to improve health services in the Lansing school district was defeated 4—3 at a June 9 meeting as board president Aziza Benson said state law limits what school medical directors can do. Benson explained on Ithaca’s Morning News that the decision leaves the issue unresolved. 607 News Now
- ➤ Brittanie Earle was appointed Commissioner of Tompkins County Social Services by the county legislature and will officially begin on July 21. She brings over 15 years of public service experience including her role as interim director at Cornell University—her background in youth services and crisis response is expected to guide county programs. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ On Thursday around 5 a.m. one lane of Route 89 near Hangar Theatre reopened after downed power lines closed the road, with flaggers guiding vehicles through. Drivers should expect delays along Taughannock Boulevard — near Treman Marina on the west side of Cayuga Lake between Ithaca and Ulysses. 14850
- ➤ Ithaca is hosting a public meeting to review project ideas for a downtown revitalization effort that could bring $10 million in state funds. The meeting will be held on July 29th from 5pm—7pm at the Tompkins County Public Library, where residents can share input via discussion and a public survey. City of Ithaca
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers got a $1 million grant from the Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative to study how changes to proteins help cells stay alive and fight diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. They will use chemical biology methods — like bioorthogonal chemistry — over the next three years to learn more about the cell cleanup process. Cornell Chronicle
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell grad CJ Kirst was nominated for the Best Male College Athlete ESPY but his efforts—scoring 82 goals and leading Cornell to a national championship—did not win him the honor as former Duke player Cooper Flagg received the award. Kirst also won the Tewaaraton Award for being the top college lacrosse player. 607 News Now
- ➤ Sports columnist Steve Lawrence has worked at the Ithaca Times since 1992, telling local sports stories that show the heart of our community. He shares stories of both famous and unknown athletes+ and uses his writing to build thoughtful ties+ in local sports. Ithaca.com
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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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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
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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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and cider from talented local musicians every Monday evening.
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Mosaic Foundation Performance at South Hill Cider
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $10 cover at the door — Experience internationally influenced reggae with diverse sounds and uplifting messages.
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The Evergreen Social Vintage Market
12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Check for any entry fee — Explore a vibrant market filled with vintage clothing, delicious cider, live music, and unique finds.
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