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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Village Grove in Trumansburg near Ithaca is an affordable housing community built with sustainable design that earned Passive House and NetZero certifications using geothermal and solar systems to lower energy use by 80 percent. The project won Upstate Project of the Year from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing and serves as a model for blending energy efficiency with housing affordability. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Downtown Ithaca is holding its annual Christmas Bake Sale; online orders will be accepted until 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 28. Pickup is scheduled for 4–6 p.m. on December 19 and 12–2 p.m. on December 20—orders include traditional treats like baklava and donations support the church’s charitable work through the Philoptochos Society. 14850
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ For the past month, classrooms in Roy H. Park Hall have suffered extreme heat with temperatures reaching 90 degrees because a faulty fan in the duct work allowed excess boiler heat to remain in the rooms—professors moved classes to cooler spaces until repairs are expected after Thanksgiving break. Students may see classes return to their original locations once the repair work is completed. The Ithacan
- ➤ The second annual Cornell Systems Summit took place Nov. 2–4 at Cornell in Ithaca where experts talked about systems engineering in sustainability, health care, and computer chip making—students displayed robotics projects and panelists discussed new skills needed as AI changes the field. Jeff Loren ’75 received an award for his leadership in the discipline. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s Environmental Health Research Group released documents showing toxic chemicals including PCBs and heavy metals in Coldbrook Creek and on Notre Dame High School grounds — contamination first noted over 40 years ago with little remedial action taken. The group accused Gov. Hochul of withholding test results — detailed data are available at Steele Memorial Library in Elmira. My Twin Tiers
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local naturalization ceremonies in Broome and Tompkins counties were canceled last week because the counties did not meet statutory requirements — local offices said they were not asked to make changes. Congressman Mike Lawler said he secured a reversal for ceremonies in other counties, but regional officials remain unsure when local ceremonies will resume — USCIS has not confirmed further details. WSKG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 26, host Johnny Lisi interviewed sophomore Maddie Gill on the How IC Sports podcast to discuss the current women's basketball season and team culture — the episode offers insight into the team's dynamics. The Ithacan
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Macro Workshop with Anmol Bhandari
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Ives Hall — No entry fee — Explore macroeconomic theories and applications with a leading economist in an interactive workshop.
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Béla Fleck Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Experience an evening of innovative music featuring Béla Fleck and his talented ensemble.
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The Wood Brothers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers in the heart of Ithaca.
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A Very Merry Classic Christmas with Jessica Lynn
7:00-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive holiday concert featuring award-winning artist Jessica Lynn.
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An Evening with Evan Horne
8-10 p.m. — Kitchen Theatre Company — $20 — Experience the immersive sounds of cinematic-folk artist Evan Horne in an intimate setting.
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