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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night, a 65-year-old Ithaca man was hit near West Buffalo Street and Taughannock Boulevard at 10:49 p.m. by a fleeing vehicle and was airlifted to Cayuga Medical Center for life-threatening injuries—police urge any witnesses to contact them. The Ithaca Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers developed ViewScore.io—software that uses surveys and machine learning to score window views in over 10,000 rooms in New York City to help improve building designs. They found that higher floors get better natural light and privacy and plan to use the tool to guide future real estate and energy efficiency improvements. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ On Sept. 4, students gathered at eHub in Collegetown for a Cornell event that showcased over 30 resource tables plus four student pitches for eLab admission. Winner Niko Tsavekou ’27 won $1,000 + earned a spot in the accelerator with his special coconut water drink. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Advocates for older adults and people with disabilities in nursing facilities urged state lawmakers to raise the personal needs allowance from $50 so residents can cover basic expenses. They said the increase should be included in the upcoming state budget—this change would help adjust for rising living costs. Tompkins County
- ➤ The City of Ithaca reduced lanes on the 100 block of North Aurora Street near 112 North Aurora Street for water-service repairs that began Monday at 7 a.m.—flaggers direct traffic while crews finish work Tuesday afternoon. 14850
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Environmental Health is seeking a mid-sized dog—either a black lab with a pink collar or a Dalmatian mix with a yellow collar—that bit a person and their dog on August 31 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. near Birchwood Drive and Hanshaw Road in Ithaca so officials can check its shots during a ten-day observation to rule out rabies. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell mourns hockey legend Ken Dryden who died of cancer on Sept. 5 at age 78—he led the Big Red to a 1967 national championship and later won six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. Former coach Mike Schafer said Dryden was respected on and off the ice and noted that the family has requested privacy. 607 News Now
- ➤ On Sept. 6 at Carp Wood Field, the Bombers won 1-0 over the SUNY Geneseo Knights—first-year midfielder Ryan Levy scored a last-minute goal to secure their 3-0 record—and the team will travel to Dallas on Sept. 10 to face the Cougars. The Ithacan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dancing on The Patio
8-10 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 - $10 donation suggested — Dance on the patio to DJ Evermix while enjoying cider and food.
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