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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity finished restoring a 1800s-era house at 417 S. Aurora St. on July 9—using 4,632 volunteer hours and 148 workdays—and held a dedication ceremony attended by local residents. New homeowner Carrie Sawyer now benefits from the Community Land Trust program, which keeps the home affordable for her family. Ithaca.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Transportation approved a request from the Town of Ulysses to lower speed limits on roads near Taughannock Falls, and the changes—reducing limits to 35 mph on Gorge and Rice Roads and 45 mph on Jacksonville and Taughannock Park Roads—will be implemented once new signs are installed in the coming months. 14850
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency responders reached an individual suffering a medical emergency near the Finger Lakes Trail in the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Area using the what3words app (which turns GPS coordinates into a three-word code) at about 4 p.m. Friday, officials said. 14850
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This week, 14850 Dining visits Lev Kitchen on the Ithaca Commons, a middle eastern restaurant offering wraps made with malawach, salads, snacks and new breakfast items. The eatery is at 222 East State Street and serves fresh, locally sourced meals daily from 9 a.m. + late on Friday and Saturday. 14850
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oak Duke explains that deer hunting has changed from using simple recurve bows and wooden arrows to using compound bows and digital tags. The state will soon allow hunters to use crossbows earlier in archery season + they will use the HuntFishNY app for reporting. Ithaca Journal
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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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Mondays with MAQ at South Hill Cider
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz with the talented MAQ ensemble while sipping heirloom cider.
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Richie Stearns and Friends Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5-$10 suggested donation — Enjoy eclectic banjo music and local vibes in a beautiful cider setting.
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Rose Ellen / Sam Lupowitz / Mandy Goldman
7 p.m. — The Downstairs — $5 — Enjoy a night of local music talent at a cozy Ithaca venue.
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Sit! Stay! Read!
3-4 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free event — Experience a delightful literary gathering featuring reading activities with a community focus.
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