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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ellie and Monte May came to Ithaca in 1970 and joined local groups such as the Newcomers Club, 4-H, and the Friends of the Library while Monte ran Wheaton’s Sheet Metal Shop and served on the Town Planning Board and Ellie worked with seniors and schools—together they supported projects from the historic carousel to community services like Wonderful Wheelchairs, leaving a legacy that shapes local life today. Tompkins Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell psychology scholars in Ithaca found that the way we use our hands every day affects how our brains see fast and slow changes – righties use one side of the brain while lefties use the opposite side. Their study tested nearly 2,000 people and future research will check if stroke patients change their visual patterns. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Senator Lea Webb launched her third annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive for teachers in Senate District 52, opening 14 collection points in Ithaca and across Tompkins County—donations are accepted through Aug. 31 to help equip classrooms for the upcoming school year. The initiative provides essential supplies for educators and students as they prepare for classes. Tompkins Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cornell chemists are fighting climate change by working on better electric batteries, carbon capture, renewable plastics and improved solar cells — research that draws award-winning faculty and talented students to the department. Cornell Chronicle
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local expert Angie Jackson of Sprague & Jackson advises residents to explore tax credits for college expenses, higher standard deductions for marriage, and strategies like a 1031 exchange when selling rental property — she recommends consulting a tax professional to understand potential tax implications in August. 607 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Tuesday’s meeting, the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board gave preliminary approval to a Collegetown housing project where developer Nick Robertson and partner Charlie O’Connor plan to demolish an apartment house and build a seven-story residential building with 84 units and a public plaza — the board will review final environmental details next month. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Kristen Hychka from the New York State Water Resources Institute introduced the MyCoast app to municipal officials today — the tool lets residents upload geotagged flood photos to help emergency teams update their response plans and guide future infrastructure projects. Local officials are reviewing the tool as they revise the county’s emergency response plan to better manage recurring floods. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Ithaca Common Council approved a homeless hub after the Tompkins County Legislature backed the collaborative shelter plan. The deal leases the property at 100 Commercial Ave.—serving as a nighttime Code Blue emergency shelter and a daytime navigation hub for homeless services. 607 News Now
- ➤ On Thursday morning, the Town of Ithaca announced additional road and bridge closures in the Forest Home area as part of its ongoing repair project— the lower Forest Home bridge closed at 9:00 a.m. for about two hours and Forest Home Drive between Warren and Caldwell roads shut for roughly two hours. The work also involved milling, repaving and striping near Cornell Botanic Gardens. 14850
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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
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