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Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A pedestrian was struck by a fleeing motorist in Ithaca’s west end late Friday night and suffered life threatening injuries before being airlifted to a local trauma center—police responded at 10:49 p.m. near West Buffalo Street and Taughannock Blvd—while investigators ask for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.  14850

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Gas prices in New York reached an average of $3.10 per gallon for regular fuel on Monday, up from $3.06 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration—prices that are about 2.5% lower than the national average.  Ithaca Journal

HEALTH NEWS

  • Cyclists are riding today for the 27th annual AIDS Ride for Life as they depart from Stewart Park at 7 a.m. and pedal routes between 14 and 102 miles around Cayuga Lake (Ithaca) while supporters are asked to donate online and cheer at key stops.  14850

SPORTS NEWS

  • Big Red Field Hockey will open its season indoors at Barton Hall—because the new Marsha Dodson Field is unfinished, the game against Colgate is set for 2pm Saturday after Friday's match was postponed. A Sunday matchup with Albany was also postponed and will be rescheduled in October.  14850
  • Cornell hockey legend Ken Dryden, who led the Big Red to their 1967 NCAA title, died Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer, and Ithacans will remember his record-setting goaltending career — his 76-4-1 record at Lynah Rink — as a lasting part of local hockey history.  Ithaca Journal
  • The Ithaca College men’s soccer team beat the Elmira College Soaring Eagles 3—0 on Sept. 3 to improve its record to 2-0-0 with junior striker Jack Carney scoring and penalties by Bauerle and Warren keeping a clean sheet. The win boosted the Bombers’ confidence as they build on strong season aspirations.  The Ithacan

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz with local musicians while sipping on delicious ciders.

    Mon, 9/8/25

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  • Selling Local Foods to St. Lawrence Health

    9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cornell University — Cost info not specified — Connect local farmers and food producers with healthcare providers interested in local produce.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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  • 2025 Tompkins County Airport Day & Preparedness Expo

    All day — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport — Free entry — Celebrate aviation and community preparedness with fun activities and exhibits.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • X Ambassadors Concert

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of X Ambassadors on their North American tour.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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  • X Ambassadors Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets from $58 — Experience an electrifying evening with X Ambassadors at this iconic venue.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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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 uplifting vibes while sipping on local cider.

    Mon, 9/22/25

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  • Celtic Thunder: An Evening of Music

    7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not specified — Experience the greatest songs of Celtic Thunder with a heartfelt reunion.

    Tue, 9/23/25

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  • Apple Harvest Festival

    Sep 26-28 — Downtown Ithaca Alliance Office — Free entry — Celebrate the fall with locally grown apples, crafts, food, and entertainment at this beloved community festival.

    Fri, 9/26/25

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  • The Front Bottoms Live

    7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of music with The Front Bottoms alongside Sincere Engineer.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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  • Dart Brothers Live Concert

    7-11 p.m. — Bike Bar — No cover charge — Experience the unique fusion of original rock and alt-country by Ithaca's own Dart Brothers.

    Thu, 10/2/25

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