Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Ithaca.
🎭 Culture
Cornell Cinema at Willard Straight Hall is launching its fall lineup starting Thursday, Aug.
27 with classic restorations, international features, and themed series (including Silent Movie Month and Cine Con Cultura) that are open to all audiences.
🌲 Environment
Local bird population in Ithaca is at its yearly high as many fledglings, including goldfinches, nest for abundant seeds (residents can see owls, swallows, and orioles at feeders today).
Several species will begin migrating south soon.
🏥 Health
Tioga County health officials reported that an unvaccinated resident tested positive for measles on Friday and completed contact tracing to notify anyone exposed.
They advised residents to review immunization records (a key step in preventing further spread).
📰 Real Estate
Data from Zumper shows that apartment rents in Ithaca jumped 12% from last July's $2,000 median to $2,244, and one-bedroom listings fell 5% from June while two-bedrooms increased 5%.
The analysis recorded changes across all sizes and affirmed local rents remain below statewide levels and above national medians.
🏈 Sports
Cornell women’s basketball in Ithaca named Liz Thompson as its new director of operations.
Thompson served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Ithaca College and played at SUNY Oneonta from 2019 to 2023 (she said she is honored to join the team).
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