Good morning, Ithaca.

Students from Cornell’s Hack4Impact team delivered a new scheduling tool to Ithaca Community Recovery to simplify managing over 200 monthly support group meetings and update details automatically—helping volunteers and community members better track meeting times at the downtown facility.

The Coddington Road Community Center is nearly complete and asks residents (Ithaca, Danby, Caroline, Brooktondale, and South Hill) for feedback on its outdoor space design in collaboration with the Cornell Architecture, Art, and Planning team.

This final phase of the multi-million-dollar expansion began in 2023.

Cornell faculty may submit proposals for up to 20 new research projects that will receive $5,000 each from Global Hubs Research Seed Grants.

The awards support collaborative work with partner universities — proposals are due Oct.15 and decisions will be made by Dec.17.

Cornell University launched the Office of National Fellowships to expand student access to competitive opportunities for graduate study, research, service and global experiences—the office at 100 Barnes Hall guides undergraduates and alumni through every step of the application process.

On Oct. 23, a ceremony at Meshri Family Auditorium in Baker Laboratory Room 200 will honor Héctor Abruña with the 2025 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences—H.

Scott Walter of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation will present the award and the event will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

Ithaca College has postponed its tuba and euphonium student recital originally scheduled for today at 7 p.m. at the Hockett Family Recital Hall— the event is now set for Oct.

27 and will be free and open to the public.

School lockouts ended today after districts went into precautionary action when they received a threat email early this morning—law enforcement found no ongoing danger and the local sheriff’s office is increasing patrols to ensure safety.

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo formed a committee on Friday to study how much city officials should be paid—this group of five, including three citizen voters and two nonvoting council members, will review pay practices and hold a public hearing before giving an update by Nov.

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In June, NYSEG filed a request with the PSC to raise delivery rates by 35% for electricity and 39.4% for gas so it can cover costs for storm management and upgrading aging systems.

The commission will hold public hearings tomorrow at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Ithaca Town Hall and virtual hearings on Oct 21—residents are encouraged to share their input.

Representatives for Flock Safety are in Ithaca tonight at the Tompkins County Legislature meeting at 5:30 p.m. at 121 East Court Street—community members can share privacy concerns over the company's use of license plate readers and security cameras.

Flock states that only its contracted law enforcement partner views the data and that it does not store any information, noting its technology helped locate a 91 year old in late August.

Older adults can pick up free NYSEG energy-saving kits to lower energy costs at the Tompkins County Office for the Aging at 214 West State Street in Ithaca — each kit includes outlet and switch gaskets, door sweeps, spray foam, and window insulation and is available to residents 60 and over during business hours Monday through Friday.

Tompkins County Whole Health has partnered with Guthrie Lourdes Cancer Services to offer free breast cancer screenings using a mobile mammography van in Ithaca (55 Brown Rd.) on October 29 from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. (women 40 and older are eligible).

Integrative Oral Health is offering free dental care for veterans until November 11 and any veteran can call to schedule an appointment for cleaning, exam, x-ray, filling or extraction—appointments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ithaca College alumnus Brian McCullough works to bring green ideas to sports using lessons from his time on South Hill and research at the University of Michigan — he collaborates with groups like the International Olympic Committee to help teams cut costs and reduce waste.

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.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Experience live jazz with local favorites while enjoying cider and food.

Kathleen Edwards Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Kathleen Edwards as she performs tracks from her latest album Total Freedom.

Modest Mouse Concert

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Catch Modest Mouse as they deliver their signature sound live after a successful tour with Pixies and Cat Power.

Cornell Big Red Football vs Bucknell Bison

12-3 AM — Schoellkopf Field — Tickets available — Watch Cornell take on Bucknell in an exciting college football matchup.

Dizgo Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Deep Dive — $14 ADV / $20 DOS — Experience Dizgo’s cosmic sound with a blend of jamtronica, funk, and psychedelic rock.

August Moon Spa's 20th Anniversary

Join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration at August Moon Spa and La Tourelle. Enjoy live music, light fare and drinks.

Community Line Dance Lesson

7-9 p.m. — Foundation of Light — Free entry — Get ready to groove with a fun line dancing lesson for all ages in Ithaca.