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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County's Cops, Kids & Toys is accepting applications from families for holiday toy donations until December 1—supported by local law enforcement and community volunteers. The organization will host a Chicken BBQ fundraiser on November 15 at 161 Cecil Malone Drive and a Fill the Truck Day on November 29 at Target, 40 Catherwood Road—calling for new, unwrapped toys from residents. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary Gilliland’s new poetry book Within the Shop of the Divine was published on Oct 31 and uses a glowing Saint Anthony statue to lead readers into themes of religion, mythology, and memory — the author, a senior lecturer emeritus, explained that her work captures timeless images and ideas in an interview with the College of Arts and Sciences. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca City School District reached a tentative contract agreement with its teachers’ union on Oct. 30—most teachers voted in favor—and the deal offers a 7% average raise with a longer school day that adds 15–30 minutes of instructional time pending union ratification. The contract introduces a step and lane system that may give experienced teachers larger raises. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ On Oct. 17, Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler spoke at the Alice Statler Auditorium with colleague Tom Gilovich and explained how his work at Cornell changed the view of economics—showing its human side. He urged young scholars to learn new ways of thinking and shared stories from his career that helped shape behavioral economics—his insights remind us of how past ideas lead to fresh starts. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell research project led by associate professor Eilyan Bitar received an $1.8 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to develop AI tools that will use parked electric vehicles as grid batteries—balancing renewable energy and reducing grid strain. Announced on Oct. 23, the project works with partners such as the Rocky Mountain Institute and ISO New England to create a flexible network that lowers EV ownership costs. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County officials and the Department of Social Services urged donations to help residents as November SNAP benefits may be delayed due to the ongoing federal shutdown; about 7,200 county residents including children, seniors and those with disabilities rely on these benefits. The county issued Emergency Order 2025-01 — which allows up to $50,000 for emergency food distribution — to support local hunger-relief efforts. Tompkins County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 29, Cornell dedicated the Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health to honor alumna Joan Klein Jacobs and her family's long-term support for research that advanced public health—speakers highlighted breakthroughs in AI diagnostics and precision nutrition reaching multiple campuses since the center's founding in 2023. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ COVID case numbers in the Ithaca area remained stable and low as of October 30 while the New York State Department of Health published wastewater data from the Ithaca plant after months without updates. State hospitalizations fell from a mid-September peak of 35 per 100,000 to 12 in recent counts. 14850
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AG, Food and Environmental Systems In-Service
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cornell University — Check Official Website for entry fees — Engage with experts on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative food systems.
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Absolute Queen - A Tribute to Queen
8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available online — Rock out to the legendary hits of Queen with Almost Queen.
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Pink Talking Fish Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience a unique fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish in one unforgettable concert.
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Jazz Social at the Regent Lounge
5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Statler Hotel at Cornell University — Free entry — Experience delightful performances from award-winning jazz ensembles in a charming lounge atmosphere.
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