Daily
Ithaca
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s Seen Nutrition, a bone-health start-up, won $500,000 at the state-funded Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Startup Competition for its patented real-food calcium supplement—made with New York milk. The company plans to hire locally in operations, finance, sales and medical marketing to expand its product line and help women build strong bones. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ A locally made Stockinghall Cheddar from Old Chatham Creamery won best American-produced cheese and tied for fifth-best in the world at the World Cheese Awards in Bern, Switzerland—head cheesemaker Jeremiah Timmins said he was surprised when Murray’s Cheese submitted the batch during a delivery run. He said the win encourages him to continue refining the cheesemaking process. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ A local marketing expert advised that businesses succeed by focusing on one clear promise instead of offering a range of unfocused services—this strategy builds customer trust and long-term loyalty. The expert cautioned that trying to be all things to all people often leads to vague messaging and customer disconnect. 607 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Derek Osborne said 44 year old Nathan Cramer was found safe after he went missing around 7:15 a.m. on November 28th following Thanksgiving—no further details were released. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fashion Speaks Gala hosted by Cornell Fashion Industry Network on November 15 at the Statler Hotel ballroom brought together fashion leaders — including designer Prabal Gurung and former executives from Givenchy and Vera Wang — with Cornell fashion students in shimmering gowns and tailored tuxedos. The event offered direct industry advice on design, marketing and sustainability while bridging students to hands-on networking opportunities. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell lab made the darkest fabric ever using a simple two-step process that copies the light-absorbing structure of riflebird feathers—its method uses a special dye and plasma etching to create nanofibrils that trap light. The researchers have applied for a patent and plan to use the fabric in cameras, solar panels and wearable designs. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell faculty received CTI's Innovative Teaching and Learning grants for the academic year 2024 to 2025 to study how students learn by telling stories and reflecting on their work. The projects use tools like AI to help teachers see how students think in STEM and engineering courses—shaping future lessons. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell researchers found that ancient olive oil marks on pottery may be misidentified when calcareous soils break down its residues, raising questions about past claims. The team ran lab tests using soils from Cyprus and New York—this work will guide future studies in ancient residue analysis. Cornell Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell study compared Mud Pond and Texas Hollow Pond and found that small differences in depth and light led Texas Hollow to emit more than twice the carbon dioxide while Mud Pond released nearly double the methane. Researchers say the findings — which reveal new details on pond gas behavior — will guide future research to refine carbon emission models in New York ponds. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell’s Climate Initiative, AI Initiative and Atkinson Center announced eight AI and Climate Fast Grants to help research teams lower the energy use of artificial intelligence and use AI in environmental work. Each team will receive between $10,000 and $25,000 plus the grants will support efforts to design more sustainable technology. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NYS Division of Consumer Protection warned shoppers on Cyber Monday about AI-generated scams and fake online stores that imitated trusted brands. Officials said New Yorkers lost over $17 million last year to online shopping scams and urged buyers to check website URLs carefully — avoiding fake sites on social media. WENY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers received a $250,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to develop the MAGNILyser—an affordable, battery-powered device for TB testing in areas with limited lab access—and will build and test prototypes at Cornell before validating its use in Uganda. Cornell Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pets of the week include two cats from CNY Snap and two dogs from Cortland County SPCA that are looking for forever homes. Smokey and Midnight are playful bonded cats about 1 year old — all are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped — while Yennefer, 4.5 years old, and Millie, 7 months old, each offer a unique personality. 607 News Now
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
New Year's Eve Dance Party
8:30 p.m. — Foundation of Light — Check event page for ticket details — Celebrate the new year with a night of games, raffles, and festive fun.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
~ Alfred Adler
About Daily Ithaca
Welcome to the Daily Ithaca, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Ithaca, New York community. If you like the Daily Ithaca, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Ithaca.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Ithaca and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Ithaca
A free Ithaca community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyithaca.com/sitemap