Good morning, Ithaca.

A collision between two cars occurred around 11:30 a.m. at Cayuga and Lewis Streets in Ithaca's Fall Creek neighborhood during Porchfest as first responders reported both drivers were alert and the vehicles were towed away — traffic quickly reopened with no pedestrian injuries.

Representatives from Flock Safety will attend a Public Safety Committee meeting on September 30 and a Legislature Meeting on October 7 to address residents' privacy concerns about camera data—Legislator Shawna Black withdrew a resolution on September 16 to allow public discussion before any grant funding is considered.

Local sports officials announced that voters can select the Guthrie Athlete of the Week for Sept.

15–20 from 11 nominees representing teams from Waverly, Elmira, Ithaca, and nearby areas—voting will be open until noon on Sept. 25 and nominations for the next week must be submitted by email by 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sammy - Strides for a Cure

11 AM – 3 PM — Stewart Park — Registration closed — Run, walk, and gather to raise awareness for a cure to Alzheimer's Disease regardless of the weather.

Behavioral Economics Workshop with Canishk Naik

11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Sage Hall - Johnson Graduate School of Management — Check official website for fees — Explore the intersection of psychology and economics with expert insights.

Notorious Stringbusters Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Experience the earth quakin', hip brakin' sounds of the Notorious Stringbusters in a vibrant community setting.

Blues Traveler Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets from $75 — Enjoy a night with the iconic Blues Traveler, famous for their high-energy performances.

Calya Lea

7 p.m. — The Downstairs — $10/pwyc — Experience a cozy evening with live music in a vibrant venue.