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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca Books Festival will take place Sept 11-14 in downtown Ithaca — it features author panels, readings and a book fair on the Commons and will host appearances by Eve Ewing and Cory Doctorow. Tompkins Weekly
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca Tompkins International Airport announced a third daily United Airlines flight to Washington Dulles International Airport set to launch in October. The SCASD grant funded this addition—boosting travel options and supporting our local economy. Tompkins County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell Engineering researchers built a low-power microchip called a microwave brain that computed ultrafast data signals and wireless communications by harnessing the physics of microwaves—it used less than 200 milliwatts to perform tasks like radio decoding and radar tracking. The experimental chip may lead to future uses in edge computing and hardware security. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers have developed a new software tool that quickly models energy use for over 5,000 buildings in Ithaca and simulates cost-effective retrofit options to support the city's push for carbon neutrality by 2030. City officials are using the insights to prioritize upgrades like weatherization and solar panels—guiding future sustainability plans. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s Charter Commission will explore ranked-choice voting and term-length changes after Mayor Cantelmo introduced the proposal on August 13 — the system, already used in New York City, lets voters rank candidates by preference. 607 News Now
- ➤ The Tompkins County Legislature approved the purchase of 31 Dutch Mill Road in Lansing on Aug. 5 for temporary relocation of county departments during the Center of Government project—legislators removed the board of elections from consideration and will vote on which departments relocate at a future meeting. Ithaca.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three former Cornell women’s hockey players will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics for Team Canada—Micah Zandee-Hart and Kristin O’Neill, who graduated in 2020, and Brianne Jenner, who graduated in 2015, will play in Italy starting in February. 607 News Now
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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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~ Paulo Coelho
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