Good morning, Ithaca.

A catastrophic water main break on South Aurora St between Hudson St and Prospect St on Saturday caused part of the road to collapse and led the city to close the block as repair crews begin work on Monday with road repairs to follow—detours are posted.

On October 24, 11 vehicles will be auctioned in Ithaca—one event at Ryan's Towing on Elmira Road at 10 a.m. and a second at Charlie's Towing on 5th Street at 10:45 a.m., with sales accepting cash, cashier’s check or certified check.

Angelhearts Donuts has reopened at 110 West Green Street — near Press Bay Alley — after closing its previous diner at 401 East State Street after six years and now serves sweet treats, espresso, breakfast and lunch while operating Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Two Cornell graduate students earned top honors at SRF2025 in Tokyo—Nicole Verboncoeur won 1st Prize for measuring superconducting material limits and Jake Parsons received 2nd Prize for designing a cryomodule cooled without liquid helium.

On Oct 18, alumni from Alpha Phi Alpha’s Alpha chapter opened the House of Alpha Leadership Institute at 105 Westbourne Lane in Cornell Heights—dedicating a student residence built on the fraternity's founding values.

The event honored their long legacy with speeches by key figures such as Robert F. Smith, who donated funds and started a $20-million drive to support the institute.

Cass R. Sunstein — a Harvard professor and former White House official — will lead a discussion on free expression at American universities when he delivers the Konvitz Memorial Lecture on Oct.

30 at 5 p.m. in Landis Auditorium at Myron Taylor Hall, and the public is welcome to attend without registration.

A new book by ILR School researchers examines how U.S. labor and immigration policies create poor working conditions and disrespect for low-wage immigrant workers of color.

The book argues that reforms in labor and employment laws could improve workplace dignity and security while showcasing creative responses from workers — even in challenging environments.

Tompkins County approved a contract with Volunteers of America to run the code blue shelter at 227 Cherry St. in Ithaca, which provides warm shelter during cold weather with daily operations from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and drop-in hours as needed; the agreement covers the 2025—2026 season and follows the decision to forgo a joint shelter and navigation hub with the City of Ithaca while planning for a permanent facility.

Ithaca is inviting residents, local business owners and commuters to give ideas for the final phase of its Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan — a project using crash data and public feedback to make biking and walking safer.

A virtual workshop is scheduled for October 28 at 3:30 p.m. to review five key locations.

Researchers at CHESS used high-pressure X-ray scattering to study how nucleosomes, the structures that pack DNA, respond under stress.

The experiment revealed that centromeric nucleosomes held their shape better than conventional ones — a sign they may protect our genetic material more effectively.

Haunted History Tour in Downtown Ithaca

6-7 p.m. — The History Center in Tompkins County — $20 per person — Explore the city's ghosts and haunted landmarks during this intriguing guided tour.

The Weight of Ants

2 PM – 4 PM — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the English-language premiere of a heartfelt comedy exploring the lives of two teens.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz, blues, and originals while sipping on local cider.

Princeton vs. Cornell Football Match

1:00–11:59 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Tickets start at $62 — Experience an exciting college football showdown with the Princeton Tigers facing off against the Cornell Big Red.

Shadows Dance Troupe Fall Step Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Witness the artistry of Cornell University's largest dance collective showcasing their fall semester performances.

The Crane Wives Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of The Crane Wives as they fuse indie folk with rock and roll.

Today Is The Day Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — Angry Mom Records — Check ticketing for details — Today is The Day returns to Ithaca for an electrifying night of music.

Blackberry Smoke Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Blackberry Smoke honoring Georgia’s musical legacy.

New York Voices Performance

7 p.m. — Ford Hall — Free entry — Experience the internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group New York Voices as part of the Chamber Music Series.

Trombone Shorty Concert

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans legend in the jazz scene.