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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last August, officials and developers celebrated the opening of Asteri in downtown Ithaca as a project to ease the housing crisis, but owners are now facing a lawsuit from residents who allege mismanagement and dangerous living conditions — the building has become a frequent source of 9-1-1 calls near the Commons. The Ithaca Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell's Professor Emeritus Robert Gravani was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Partnership Award by the Institute of Food Technologists for his work in building strong links between the university and the food system—his achievements include a 30-year partnership with a state agency and the creation of the National Good Agricultural Practices program. Ithaca Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harmful algal blooms have surged in Cayuga Lake since 2014, with a record lake-wide event on July 8–9 that led to beach closures and raised concerns for residents who depend on the lake for drinking water. Researchers at Cornell and local officials now point to climate change, nutrient runoff, and invasive mussels as key factors and are working on prevention measures to protect public health. Ithaca.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, August 4th, Bothar Construction LLC will begin milling and paving on the block of N. Aurora St from 300 to 700 (from E. Buffalo to E. Tompkins) and will close the road to non-emergency vehicles until Friday, August 8th; local drivers should follow detour routes to avoid delays. City of Ithaca
- ➤ Ithaca police increased enforcement of Downtown Commons rules earlier this month to keep the area safe for residents and visitors. Violators of rules like smoking and riding bikes may face fines+ city officials said the effort would help maintain order+ planters were installed in Home Dairy Alley to slow bikers. The Ithaca Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Claire de Boer and Bridgette Hobart will start a 38-mile relay swim on August 8 at 8 p.m. near the north end of Cayuga Lake and finish at Allan H. Treman State Marine Park in Ithaca mid-afternoon on August 9 to raise funds for The Sophie Fund for mental health in honor of their nephews who died by suicide—this event will follow official MSF relay rules with hourly swimmer changes and a support boat in the water. Tompkins Weekly
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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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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
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