Cornell Students Return To Campus In September
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Students will be required to undergo regular screening and testing for COVID-19.
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Tompkins County D.A. Election Results Wait For Mail-In Vote Count
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“We’re in uncharted waters.”
Updated: On Primary Eve, Lifton Demands Retraction from Assembly Candidate
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“That’s not a responsible way to handle a problem.”
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An Old Case Shows Differences In Tompkins County D.A. Candidates
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The candidates were opponents in a case last year that involved the arrest of two young black people. Now, that is part of the election.
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For This Tompkins County Leader, Juneteenth Represents A New Abolition Movement
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“Our white accomplices understand abolition. They worked with us on abolition and we need them to get back into that mindset.”
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Ithaca Plans Yearlong Review Of Its Police Policies And Spending
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The mayor called the process a reinvention of public safety that will include town hall meetings, canvassing, and outreach to a variety of organizations.
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Incarceration Can Change Views on Freedom
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“It’s right back to hiding and ducking and worrying about everything, especially right now.”
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Candidates For Assembly Seat Meet With Black Leaders In Online Community Forum
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One of the longest portions of the forum involved questions about housing and homelessness.
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Reed Pushes Back On Proposed Ithaca Rent Cancellation
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“In the sense that you can waive rent and you can not have consequences that are going to impact those same people that you are trying to help.”
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GOP Congressman Says The Time For Protests Is Over, Leaders Must Debate Change
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“Now is the time when true leaders will emerge to roll up their sleeves, stay in the room and have the passionate debate.”
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Hotline Reports More Violent Domestic Assaults, Rape During COVID Shutdown
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“We also saw a significant increase, for us, in calls from adults who were sexually assaulted or rape,” Campbell said.
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Black Protesters Tell Ithaca It Has Problems With Racism
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“Understand Ithaca, you’re not innocent. You are guilty, too.”
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Tompkins County Legislators, Sheriff Condemn Killing of George Floyd
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“It is time for community, for colleagues, who are white, who have the ability and the privilege to be heard — to take action.”
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Protesters March Through Binghamton In Memory Of George Floyd
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“I’m a mother of two black sons and this is enough. So, we came to make some noise.”
Congressman, Healthcare Officials Criticize New York’s Nursing Home Testing Requirement
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“The twice per week is not based in any scientific recommendation and counters what the CDC is asking for.”
Assemblywoman Says Federal Aid Could Prevent Disastrous Cuts In Local Budgets
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“It would just be a disaster. It’s, it would just be awful in every area.”
Memorial Day Brings Families and Friends Together in State Parks
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“It’s a beautiful day, we’re not stuck in the house, you know, driving each other bonkers.”
Student Interaction Complicates Return to Campus
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“What we found on Cornell campus is really three degrees of separation”
Why Some COVID-19 Tests Are Processed Same Day And Others Take Five
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The processing time of COVID-19 tests depends on what’s happening that day at Cayuga Medical Systems in Tompkins County.
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Ithaca College Delays School Year, Will Reopen Classrooms In October
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The normal start date for fall classes would have been August 24.
Cortland Business Owner Cautiously Optimistic About Reopening
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“It takes that one person walking through the door. That one person being curbside that happens to cough on me, then who knows.”
Elective Surgeries Okayed For Most Of New York
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Four regional counties were allowed to restart the procedures on Wednesday.
Tompkins County DA Candidates Debate Online
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The candidates were asked a range of questions including what lessons they learned from a case last year which gained public attention and drew protests against the prosecution of two young people of color after an incident with police on the Ithaca Commons.
Cuomo: Reopening Success Is In Regional Control
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“This is not about government. Government can offer suggestions, advice and guidance.”
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Southern Tier To Begin First Phase Of Reopening
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The Southern Tier region includes Broome, Delaware, Chemung, Tioga, Tompkins, Chenango, Schuyler and Steuben counties.
Mother’s Day In A Pandemic Brings Mixed Emotions
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“I’m trying to look at the positive side of things with everything going on.”
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COVID Tests At Chemung Nursing Facility Come Back Negative
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The tests were conducted after an employee was found to have the virus on April 27.
Tompkins County Announces Furloughs, Budget Cuts
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Some senior staff people volunteered to be furloughed so that others could keep their jobs.
Cortland Groups Plan Drive-Thru Dairy Giveaway
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“The plan is for us to continue to get dairy into the county through the food pantries and other food programs as long as the donations keep flowing.”
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Ithaca Common Council Passes Plan For Furlough Of 87 And $5.4 Million in Cuts
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The Council also passed a resolution to reduce the type of health insurance plan for the mayor, Common Council and other managerial staff.
NY Assemblyman Out of ICU After Contracting COVID-19
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Brian Miller represents parts of Otsego and Delaware Counties
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Ithaca Youth Bureau Cancels Summer Programs
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In a regular summer, up to a thousand kids from across Tompkins County participate.
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COVID-19 Could Change Special Education
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Even after the closure is over, specialists say many students with special needs still won’t be in the classroom.
Southern Tier Food Bank Doubles Delivery Due To COVID-19
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As need has increased, donations have decreased.
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With Schools Online, Parents Of Children With Special Needs Struggle
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“I have to facilitate everything and doing that on top of the physical care taking of Oliver is almost impossible.”
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Delgado, Gillibrand Call For COVID-19 Aid Aimed At Rural Communities
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“It is incredibly unfair that local governments serving populations under 500,000 or less were not given direct access to funding in the CARES Act”
Community Health Nurses Work To Help Slow COVID-19
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Nurses in Tompkins County talk about their work during the ongoing pandemic.
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Reed: Governors Have Right To Keep States Closed
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“I will tell you, I believe the state has the authority to issue such a thing.”
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Reed In Contact With Steuben Officials As Death Toll Rises In County
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As of Tuesday, 16 residents have died of COVID-19
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COVID-19 Patient From NYC Dies At Cayuga Medical Center
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A hospital official identified the person as a man with an underlying issue that contributed to his death.
Ithaca Homeless People Get More Time To Move Out Of Way For State Dredging
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Volunteers are now helping people to set up new shelters and move belongings.
Tompkins County Volunteers Sew Medical Masks To Protect Healthcare Workers
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“The measurement of density on our masks being produced here cannot be matched with cloth”
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Reed Pushes Back On Cuomo’s Criticism Of Federal Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Republican said New York’s budget deficit was around $6 billion even before the pandemic started
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For Some Cornell Students, Ithaca Is Safer Than Home
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“I don’t know when the next time I’ll be able to hug her is, because of this virus”
NY Senator Seward Tests Positive for COVID-19
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The 68-year-old is also undergoing cancer treatment.
NY Assemblyman Hospitalized With COVID-19
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Brian Miller represents New York’s 101st Assembly District, which includes parts of Otsego and Delaware counties
Tompkins County Expands Drive-Thru COVID-19 Screening
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Testing through the new site is now free, regardless of health insurance.
Amid COVID-19, Ithaca City School District Delivers Meals By School Bus
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“They may not be getting a meal at home, that’s heartbreaking.”
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Tompkins COVID-19 Drive-Up Screening Center Takes Samples From Hundreds
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You must have an appointment to be seen at the screening center.
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Bomb Threat Empties Hotel In Downtown Ithaca
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A statement from the Ithaca Police said no suspicious items were found.
Reed Says Senate Bill Will Bring Relief to Workers Affected By COVID Closures
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Reed also said that Congress is keeping an eye on the needs of families while schools are closed.
A Cornell Professor Says Decision To Send Students Home Brought A Wave Of Emotions
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“Being there in the flesh, being able to see a face looking bored or looking confused or looking intrigued or looking fascinated, is part of teaching,” Law said.
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Tompkins County Declares State of Emergency, Closes Schools Over COVID-19
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As of Friday night, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tompkins, but several are in isolation.
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Update: Cornell Continues Class Changes To Limit COVID-19 Exposure
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Other colleges and universities have made similar decisions.
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Ithaca College Also Moves Classes Online
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The decision is a response to concern over exposure to COVID-19
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Working Family Party Endorses Anna Kelles In Race For Lifton New York Assembly Seat
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Kelles is in a seven-way Democratic race in New York’s 125th District.
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3rd Person Tested for COVID-19 In Tompkins County, Officials Say Risk Of Getting It Is Still Very Low In The County
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39 people in Tompkins County are under quarantine.
Cornell Expands Travel and Event Restrictions In Response To COVID-19
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All international travel by students for Cornell-related reasons is banned. Faculty and staff must now get special approval for any international travel for University-related reasons.
Schumer, Reed Want Review Of Federal Funding To Cayuga Nation
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The response was due to the recent destruction buildings and subsequent brawl that occurred days later.
50 New York Lawmakers Want $2-Billion Dedicate To The Reduction Of Greenhouse Gases
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The money be used to create a state-wide program for weatherization, insulation, and other energy efficiency measures.
Recently Returned From Italy, Cornell Students, Faculty And Staff In Quarantine
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Some of the travelers will serve out their quarantine off-campus at an undisclosed location in Ithaca. Others will stay at their own homes or with family.
Cayuga Indian Nation Dispute Leads To Brawl
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The cause of Saturday’s conflict goes back over a decade and involves the site of several buildings.
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Medicaid, Education, Taxes and Vaccines: Lifton’s Last Town Hall in Ithaca
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Emotions quickly spilled over when Lifton opened the floor to discussion.
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Ithaca Mayor Endorses City Alderman For Lifton’s Assembly Seat
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Myrick said Murtagh is the best candidate to further the interests of Ithaca, the largest city in the Assembly district.
Trespassing Charges Dropped Against Ithaca Chase Bank Protesters
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The group said it occupied the bank to protest its investment in the fossil fuel industry.
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Elmira, Binghamton Awarded Funds To Fight Blight
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Elmira was awarded $1 million. Binghamton was awarded $585,000.
Tompkins County Legislators Elect First Person of Color As Chair
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After the vote, she said her election is evidence that the legislature is not color-blind and respects what members of working families can contribute in elected office.
Another Two Candidates Enter Race For Lifton’s Assembly Seat
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There are now seven Democrats running for the 125th Assembly seat currently held by Barbar Lifton.
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Now Exonerated, Yusef Salaam Changes Minds At Cornell About Incarceration, Justice
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“It did change how I look at people because they’re not, like, all criminals. There are more of, like, people who maybe, like, just had bad luck.”
The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Has Begun
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The Count lasts four days from Friday through Monday, February 14-17, 2020. You don’t even have to have a backyard to participate.
A Fifth Democrat Enters Race for Lifton’s Assembly Seat
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A Democrat has represented the district for over thirty years.
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Reed, Cuomo Point Fingers Over Trusted Traveler Bans
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Governor Cuomo is scheduled to meet with President Trump on Thursday to discuss the situation.
Cortland County Legislator Enters Race For Lifton Assembly Seat
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Harbin is the first person from Cortland County to enter the race. The other three announced candidates are all from Tompkins County.
Despite Negative Tests Results, Coronavirus Scare Incites Racist Incidents In Ithaca
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The four officials say fear over coronavirus has incited acts of bias against Asians and Asian Americans.
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One Cornell Student Tests Negative For Coronavirus, A Second Is Being Tested
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There have been no confirmed cases in New York.
Tompkins County Legislator Joins Race for Lifton Assembly Seat
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Kelles is the third candidate to join the race for Democratic nomination.
Reed Blames Albany Dems For Federal Decision To Restrict Some New York Travelers
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The decision comes in the wake of a New York law that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for a driver’s license.
Dryden Town Supervisor Joins Race for Lifton Assembly Seat
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Jason Leifer said he intends to continue a tradition of progressive representation in the district.
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Cornell Student Tested For Novel Coronavirus
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“We should definitely be careful and cautious but it has all the makings of a situation that could spiral out of control in terms of public panic.”
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Ithaca Alderman Will Seek Assembly Seat
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“We govern in service to our constituents with respect and transparency, which is exactly the approach I will bring to this race and, if elected, to this seat.”
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NY Assembly Member Barbara Lifton Retires After This Year
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“Critical work remains on climate and education and health care among other issues about which I care deeply.”
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Reed Warns About Impact Of Green Light Law; Cuomo Spokesman Calls It Fear-Mongering
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The Green Light Law allows undocumented people to obtain driver’s licenses.
In A Challenge To The GOP Incumbent, Democrat Danks Burke Tours Far Flung District
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“So what are we getting for those really high taxes? Not enough.”
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New York State Revises Regulation That Interfered With Child Therapy
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“I think overall it’s a very positive outcome that we’ve had based on the concerns that we’ve expressed.”
Congressman Defends Leaving His District For A Meeting With College Republicans
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Republican Tom Reed said some of his constituents are students and staff at the University.
Reed: Trump Justified To Freeze Ukrainian Aid
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The Republican believes the President had the right to violate the law by freezing the funds
Siena Poll: Most New Yorkers Support Governor’s “State of State” Proposals
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s favorability and job performance rating also improved slightly.
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Parents Reflect On How Their Children Should Learn About Martin Luther King, Jr.
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“It’s a hard topic and it’s a simple topic all at the same time.”
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Attorney Says Ithaca Police Investigator Asked For, Never Got Help With Cases
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He said Barksdale asked for help to complete investigations of cases she was assigned but the City and police department didn’t provide the support she needed. Barksdale is accused by the City of mishandling dozens of cases, including sex offenses.
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Congressman Critical After Town Board Refuses To Recite Pledge of Allegiance At Meetings
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Congressman Tom Reed says the decision to not recite the Pledge is an example of what he calls an “extreme liberal agenda”
Southern Tier Congressman Requests Leniency For Disgraced Republican Colleague
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Southern Tier Congressman Tom Reed is one of over a dozen current and former members of Congress who wrote letters.
E-Bikes Still Available In Ithaca Despite Veto By NY Governor
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Alderperson Seph Murtagh said the e-bikes fit in a gray area of the law.
Ithaca Police Failed to Investigate An Array Of Cases, Mayor Says
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“I am shocked and saddened by these revelations, which can easily erode public confidence in the IPD.”
Scams Target Southern Tier Banking Customers
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An FBI spokesperson said people should always report scams to local law enforcement.
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Danks Burke Runs Again For O’Mara’s State Senate Seat
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“This isn’t just Mr. O’Mara who neglects upstate New York,” she said.
Korchak Sworn In As Broome County District Attorney
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Korchak prevailed in November but not before Battisti challenged the results in court.
Tompkins County Swears In New County Judge
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It’s the first time the county has added a judge in 50 years.
A Month After Binghamton Protests, Congressman Reed Calls For Answers
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Reed questions the fairness of SUNY-system procedures around political express and free speech.
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Cuomo’s E-Scooter Veto Puts Ithaca Program In Doubt
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Governor wants the law to require riders to wear a helmet.
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Man Killed After Attacking Ithaca Police Officer With Knife
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Police say the attack appears to have been random and that the specific officer was not targeted.
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County Clerks Criticize Foreign Document Rules Set By Green Light Law
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The Green Light Law in New York went into effect this week. Some county clerks criticize the changes to allowable proofs of identity.
Town Pays Over $40,000 For Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couple
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Laurel “Sherrie” Eriksen, refused to issue the license because she had religious objections to same-sex marriage.
Former Clerk Of The Village of Delhi Pleads Guilty To Theft
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Former clear admitted to writing checks worth $4, 788 to herself from village funds.
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State Lawmakers Differ On Need For Flavored Vaping Products Ban
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ITHACA, NY – New York’s temporary ban on flavored vaping liquids is set to expire Sunday. It was never enforced because vaping industry groups challenged it in court.
The ban was a response to an increase in vaping related illnesses among New Yorkers. Public health officials are expected to extend the ban but reports not all of the region’s lawmakers agree there should be a state imposed ban. The 90-day ban is an emergency measure put in place by the New York Department of Health. A more permanent ban on flavored vaping liquids would require legislative approval.
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Not Shoveling Snow Could Cost Ithaca Residents
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The law has been on the books for over ten years, but it’s getting new attention thanks to recent snowfall.
Tompkins County Warns Residents About Trash In Recycling Bins
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“Common sources of contamination include plastic bags, Styrofoam, padded envelopes, coffee cups, and cigarette butts.”
Schoharie Farmer, Businessman Challenges Seward For State Senate Seat
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Jim Barber is a Schoharie County farmer
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Reed, Brindisi Say NY Criminal Justice Reforms Ignore The Rights Of Crime Victims
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“Repeal this criminal justice reform effort in New York, go back to the drawing board and engage in real criminal justice reform where the rights of victims.”
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PA Domestic Violence Groups Say Impact Of New Gun Law Is Hard To Measure
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Under the new Pennsylvania law, a judge is required to order a person to surrender firearms if they are the subject of a PFA order entered after a contested hearing.
As Comment Period Ends, Therapists Contend New State Policy Interferes With Children’s Treatment
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Until the new regulation went into effect, therapists regularly worked with children one-on-one in another room of the childcare center.
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New State Regulation May Block Child Therapists From Helping Children In Daycare Centers
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The state Office of Children and Family Services refuses to recognized their existing background clearances and won’t allow therapists to get new ones through their agency.
Binghamton Airport Receives Over $6 Million In Federal Funds
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The funds will pay for improvements to the airport’s taxiways.
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Tompkins County Passes Fee For Carryout Paper Bags
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The fee will not apply to people using SNAP or WIC
Steuben County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Threatening Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
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Several firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in his home during the investigation into the calls
Reaction After Protest Abruptly Cancels Conservative Economist’s Talk At Binghamton University
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Former ACLU President says cancelling lecture may have sent the wrong message.
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Tompkins County Considers Paper Bag Fee
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Without the fee, Dawson said there is a risk Tompkins County will just swap one trash problem for another.
Congress To Consider Bill That May Help New York Dairy Workers
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The new bill will allow visas for year-round workers and it provides a path to legal status for current farm workers already in the U.S.
Reed Re-Asserts Belief That President Has Done Nothing Impeachable
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Reed has been consistent in his support of the president and his opposition to any impeachment investigations.
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Gillibrand Backs Bill That Limits Public Exposure To PFAS Chemicals
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PFAS chemicals are synthetic compounds used in many household products, including food packaging, household cleaners and nonstick cookware.
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Tompkins County Invests in Reducing Carbon Emissions by 2035
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The Capital Plan is part of the county’s long term effort to bring down it’s carbon emissions to almost zero by 2035.
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Tompkins DA Explains How State Criminal Justice Reforms Will Cost The County
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Several other counties have criticized these reforms as another unfunded mandate.
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Ithaca Council Compromises On 2020 Budget For City’s Green New Deal
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The compromise comes after cries for more of an investment to fight climate change.
In Ithaca, Myrick Wins Third Term As Mayor
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The Democrat faced a challenge from an independent candidate.
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Instead Of Voting In Ithaca, Party Leader Says Republicans Buy Affordable Homes Elsewhere
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“People who are worrying about affordable housing can’t live in the City of Ithaca so they’re not voting in Ithaca.”
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Ithaca Mayoral Candidate – Svante Myrick
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Ithaca residents have two choices for mayor this election. Incumbent Svante Myrick is running against challenger Adam Levine.
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How Regional Representatives Voted On Continued Impeachment Inquiry
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The vote went along party lines.
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Ithaca Mayoral Candidate Interview – Adam Levine
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Ithaca residents have two choices for mayor this election. Adam Levine is running against two-term incumbent Svante Myrick. Levine has lived in Ithaca for almost 20 years.
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Reed Says He’s Still Hasn’t Seen A “Smoking Gun” With Impeachment
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“I do view this vote here coming up this week as an impeachment vote in regards to do you approve impeachment, do you disapprove of impeachment.”
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Cornell Students Pleased With Changes in Mental Health Services
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If you or someone you know has an urgent mental health concern please call the national suicide prevention lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
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Early Voting Available At Two Tompkins County Locations
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“The amount of preparation we’ve put into preparing for early voting is like, I would say equal to the amount of preparation you put into preparing for a general election.”
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Sunrise Movement Members Launch Write-In Campaigns For Ithaca Common Council
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They want two more full-time staff members, more money and a longer commitment to funding.
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Mayoral Candidates Differ On Benefits Of New Developments In Ithaca
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Challenger Adam Levine says more should be done to help residents who are being pushed out of Ithaca by new housing developments, which he blames for driving up costs.
Reed Supports President’s Decision To Pull Troops From Syria
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Reed described those who voted against the president as showing a “political cowardice” that was “appalling.”
Tompkins County Calls On State To Delay Start Of New Blood Lead Levels
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“The timeline was too short and it was yet another unfunded mandate.”
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Reed, Schiff Have Different View Of Changes In Poland
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Polish opposition critics worry that the ruling party’s changes to courts and press freedom are a threat to their democracy.
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Groups That Help Disabled and Elderly Win Lawsuit Against New York State
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Earlier this year, the state’s health department issued changes to a program known as CDPA, that helps pay the wages for in-home assistance. The reductions totaled $150 million.
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Reed Not In Favor Censuring Schiff
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Still, he called some of Schiff’s overall rhetoric “dangerous” and “divisive”.
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DA, Police Chief Speak About April Incident On Ithaca Commons
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The D.A. said it was never his desire that either of the two young African-Americans arrested have criminal records or go to prison.
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Congressman Reed Calls On Congress For A Vote On Troops In Syria
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He called criticism Trump’s decision cowardly
Ithaca Receives $900K For Affordable Housing
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The Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Service Community Land Trust plans to use it on two developments that will result in 18 affordable homes.
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Point Man In The Impeachment Inquiry Speaks At Cornell
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Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff said the Trump Administration’s efforts to block subpoenas and witnesses in the impeachment inquiry are unprecedented.
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Fewer Overdose Deaths Reported In Broome County
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Over the last three months, a report from District Attorney Steve Cornwell finds there were nine overdose deaths in Broome County.
New York State Will Help School Districts Manage Employee Health Insurance Costs
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The governor signed a bill which allows the district to create an insurance reserve fund to help manage health insurance costs.
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STAP Pleased After Judge Rules Proposed Supervised Injection Sites Do Not Violate Federal Drug Laws
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The Southern Tier AIDS Program wants to open a research pilot site in Ithaca.
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In Ithaca, Some Customers Disapprove Of State Ban On Flavored Vape Products
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The shop now offers over 100 flavors, but with the new ban it will only be able to sell eight.
Tompkins Legislature Votes To Allow Rifle Hunting For Deer, Bear
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Tompkins is one of five counties in the state that do not allow rifle hunting for deer and bears.
High School Students Question Congressman On Climate Change Policy
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Reed said that nuclear energy has to be part of the transition away from fossil fuels even with its risks.
INTERVIEW: Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick On April Commons Incident
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Myrick sat down with Celia Clark at WSKG’s Ithaca studio.
With Her Charges Dismissed, African-American Woman Wants Ithaca Police Penalized
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“I’m not asking for anyone to lose their job. I wish that they would just realize that there’s some sort of consequence to their actions.”
Congressman Reed Reacts To Collins Resignation
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“We urge Governor Cuomo to waste no time in calling for a special election to ensure the people of New York’s 27th Congressional District have proper representation in Washington.”
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Woman Involved in Ithaca Commons Incident
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The judge said police didn’t properly handle situaton.
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Congressional Candidate Says Not Enough Is Done to Prevent Opioid Abuse
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Opioid prescription abuse is the focus of Dr. Scott Noren’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 23rd congressional district.
Reed Condemns Impeachment Inquiry; No Indication Of ‘Nefarious’ Acts By Trump
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Reed’s statement came after the release of a summary of a call between Trump and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Protestors Push To Drop Charges In Commons Incident
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Many in crowd called incident example of police brutality
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Activist Calls For Cuomo to Intervene After Cargill Mine Spill
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The company and DEC disagree with Hang’s claims
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Tompkins County To Enforce Temporary E-Cigarette Ban
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The devices have been linked to eight deaths across the country.
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State Budget Cuts Prompt Lawsuit By Centers That Help New York’s Disabled And Elderly Residents
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The Finger Lakes Independence Center in Ithaca is among those agencies suing the New York Department of Health over cuts to a program that assists the elderly and people with disabilities.
Tompkins County Gives Tax Break To Ithaca Beer Company
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Over time, the extension is expected to save the company about $159,000.
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‘Corpse Flower’ Blooms On Cornell Campus
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“During the course of the bloom you’ll get different odors. It doesn’t always smell the same way. But it will go through different phases where it smells like different chemicals.”
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Cornell’s Dairy Barn Offers A Look At The Modern Dairy Farm
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These cows don’t go out on pastures. That’s becoming more common, unless the farm is certified organic.
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Cornell Particle Accelerator Receives $7.1M Grant from Air Force
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The new high energy x-ray beams will also be available to manufacturers.
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Mitrano Re-Launches Congressional Campaign In Corning
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Mitrano first announced her intent to again challenge Reed shortly after her defeat in the 2018 mid-term elections.
Acting Police Chief Nominated For Top Spot In Ithaca’s Police Force
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Appointment needs approval from the Ithaca Common Council.
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On Cayuga Lake, Researchers Fight Hydrilla
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Army Corps of Engineers surveys the lake, looking for noxious weed.
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Gun Control, Social Security Debated At Reed Town Hall
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The Republican reaffirmed his opposition to an assault rifle ban and described it as a slippery slope that might lead to the repeal of the Second Amendment.
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Cadji Ferguson Found Not Guilty
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The 26-year-old Ithaca man was arrested in April after an altercation on the Ithaca Commons. The judge ruled Friday.
Trumansburg Continues To Debate New Affordable Housing Development
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Most at the hearing oppose a proposed mixed income housing development.
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New Toxic Algal Blooms Found On Cayuga Lake
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The most recent HABs were in the northern part of Cayuga Lake.
Another Upstate Republican Criticizes New NY License Plates
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State Senator Pamela Helming calls them a money grab
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Reed’s Staffer Gets An Opponent In Corning City Council Race
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Democrat Debbie Shannon will be running against incumbent Alison Hunt.
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Tompkins DA Withdraws Agreement Offer in Commons Incident
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Incident stems from arrest of two black people in April
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With Some Reservations, Reed Okay With Red Flag Law
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New York’s Red Flag Law went into effect on Saturday.
Sewage Released From Village Treatment Plant in Tompkins County
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The county wants anyone who might drink untreated water or who swims in the lake to be aware of the discharge.
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As Ithaca Grows, Housing Moves Closer To Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Officials debated the best way to inform potential residents.
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After Incinerator Project Failed, Romulus Looks At New Options On Seneca Army Depot
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The town has to wait for the completion of state environmental review before it can move forward.
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Paddlers Plan Protest On Cayuga Lake
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Activists plan to take to Cayuga Lake early this morning to protest seismic tests by Cargill. The company has salt mines below the lake.
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Cayuga Lake Swimming Restriction Lifted in Genoa
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Cayuga County Health Department officials went door-to-door in part of Genoa on Thursday to warn people to not swim in Cayuga Lake near their property until Friday.
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In Ithaca, Customers Deride Proposed NYSEG Increases
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Over 50 people at a public hearing called on the Public Service Commission to deny rate increase.
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Concerns Over Citizenship Question Linger As Tompkins County Prepares For Census
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“My concern is that a lot of people who are not citizens might have been spooked by the back and forth and it is going to be very difficult for people to trust that they will not be asked (a citizenship) question.”
Finger Lakes Hosts Nation’s First Hemp Seed Bank
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently announced that the project will get $500,000 of federal funding. The new seed bank will be located at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York.
Finger Lakes Farms Offer A Variety Of Public Tours This Weekend
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Residents and visitors to the Finger Lakes have the opportunity this weekend to visit working farms.
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New Citizens Look Forward To Voting
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“I can vote and do all the stuff a citizen can do. No more restriction.”
Africana Studies and Research Center
Cornell Remembers Alum, Author Toni Morrison
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Nobel Laureate and novelist Toni Morrison is being remembered on Cornell’s campus as a graduate and a professor. Morrison died earlier this week at the age of 88.
Charges To Be Dropped Against Female Defendant In Ithaca Commons Arrests
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Charges will be dropped against one of the two young black people arrested after an altercation on the Ithaca Commons in April.
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Firefighter’s Memorial Service Includes A Reflection On The Job’s Cancer Risks
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“If Daryl were here, she would tell you, just as I and others have been doing for years now. Don’t mess with cancer. It is insidious and relentless.”
Reed Criticizes Trump Tweets, But Opposed Resolution Condemning Them
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“I think the sentiment can be interpreted, rightfully, as offensive and I think it’s, it was inappropriate.”
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Ithaca Common Council Issues Letter To District Attorney Over Controversial April Arrests
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“The need is it let the public know that we are deeply concerned about this issue.”
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BU Basketball Player Drowns At Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
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Emergency responders found unconscious body Sunday evening.
Ithaca Joins With Major U.S. Cities In Court Fight Over Supervised Injection Sites
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“This is a life saving intervention. This is an intervention that steers people into medical treatment and to substance use treatment.”
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Invasive Species Are Focus Of Week Of Activities In New York
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In Tompkins County, educational activities and games were organized by FORCES, Friends of Recreation, Conservation and Environmental Stewardship.
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Tompkins/Cortland Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton On 2019 Legislative Session
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ITHACA, NY (WSKG) – The 2019 New York legislative session saw the passage of a raft of legislation that has been blocked in previous years. Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton spoke with WSKG’s Celia Clarke in the Ithaca studio. She represents Tompkins County and part of Cortland County in the state Assembly. Lifton spoke about the new farm labor rights, legalization of electrically-assisted bicycles and scooters, and why she thinks marijuana legalization is inevitable. The conversation begins with Lifton talking what she considers the most important accomplishment of the session.
Protesters Appeal To Ithaca Common Council For Justice In Arrests Of Black Man, Woman
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Police body cam footage and surrounding security videos showed officers forcefully arresting the two.
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Rep. Reed: Democratic Leadership Almost Derailed Border Humanitarian Package
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He said Congress has more to do on immigration.
Investigation Into Arrests Of Black Man, Woman By Ithaca Police Complete
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Acting Police Chief said officer behavior was not wrong
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Lansing Residents Hear Plans For Cayuga Power Plant, Landfill
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“I’m concerned about the coal ash landfill, I do think that that needs further remediation. It’s definitely old technology that was used.”
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Child Victims Advocates Spread Word In Ithaca About New State Law
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Advocates said the most urgent change is the one-year ‘look-back’ window. It allows adult survivors younger than age 55 to file civil suits against their abusers and any responsible institution.
Ithaca Teachers Vote For Better Pay, Health Insurance In New Contract
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Teachers in the Ithaca City School District have voted for a six-year contract. The contract covers the next five years and was ratified in an almost unanimous vote.
Legislature’s Vote For E-Scooters Makes Ithaca Pilot Program More Likely
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Electric-assisted bicycles and scooters are now legal on New York streets. As the session ended, the New York state legislature passed a bill to legalize the vehicles on Thursday.
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Ithaca Teachers Vote On New Contract
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“The cost of living in Ithaca is much different than elsewhere in the Southern Tier or even central New York.”
Six Months After Alleged Strip Searches, Activists Still Await Answers From Binghamton Schools
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“There’s just been no response. So, I would like conversation. Whether you agree with it or don’t agree with it from their end. Conversation.”
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As New York Considers The Legality of E-Scooter Rentals, Have The Risks Been Overlooked?
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“By removing e-scooters from the category of motor vehicle,” he said, “it would remove them also from the driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired law of the state.
Not All County Clerks Agree On Driver’s Licenses For New York’s Undocumented Immigrants
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“I would rather they had a license and had insurance, you know because, if say you get into an accident and you know, the other person is driving illegally and they don’t have insurance, you know it makes that whole thing more difficult.”
Ithaca Mayoral Race Now Contested
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In his bid for a third term, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick has an opponent The Tompkins County Board of Election confirmed that Adam Levine will be on the November ballot.
Affordable Housing
New Rent Law Allows Ithaca To Impose Tougher Restrictions On Landlords, But Should It?
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“The proposal itself would really discourage real estate investment at a time when New York state should be creating more incentives to attract people, grow businesses, and investment opportunities not only locally but in the entire state.”
Tompkins County Sheriff On Legal Pot And Jail-Based Drug Treatment
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“It’s pretty common that anyone who enters our jail is going to have a substance abuse issue, possible a mental health issue and a lot of times an issue with both. That’s always been a big problem.”
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Impaired Driving, Not Legalized Party Pot, Worries The Tompkins County Sheriff
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“Where I have to be concerned is when it comes into the public safety of everybody in our community. And, you know, things like driving while ability impaired, is a big thing for me…
Inmates At The Auburn Correctional Facility Celebrate College Graduation
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“What am I going to do with this knowledge, not even what am I going to do, but how am I going to do what I want to do with this knowledge?”
Black Lives Matter Leads Protest At Ithaca City Court Hearing
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Black Lives Matter Ithaca was present in Ithaca City Court Friday to support a young man facing charges after an incident on the Ithaca Commons.
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Tompkins County Schools Sign Contracts With Farmers Who Use Fewer Antibiotics
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“Our improvements in management which includes feeding and housing and veterinary care, disease control…we’ve been able to control infectious diseases to a greater extent than ever before.”
Winter Solar Energy Shortage Could Be Solved By Increasing Storage Capacity
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Solar energy is plentiful in the summer, but when cold winter mornings return, a Cornell researcher has found the Northeast will still rely on fossil fuels for heat.
Firing Of Ithaca Officer Prompts Review Of Police Cases
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“We’re starting to get inquiries from former clients regarding their former cases in which they plead or been convicted at trial seeking a review and that’s gonna require a review, in some cases, of what was the officers role in those cases.”
Economy
Tompkins Solar Farm Stays Mowed Thanks To Sheep
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There’s a new solar project in Tompkins County that has farmers and solar companies helping each other.
Andrew Cuomo
Trash Incinerators Banned In Finger Lakes Region
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A bill that would ban trash incinerators in the Finger Lakes is now law.
Write-In Candidate Wins Seat On Ithaca School Board
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Erin Croyle, a write-in candidate, defeated Bradley Grainger to become the newest member of the Ithaca City School District school board.
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Ithaca Voters Approve $120 Million Capital Plan For Schools
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The capital project plan was one of three propositions on the Ithaca ballot. All three passed with over 80% of the vote.
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Voters Today Consider $120 Million Capital Plan For The Ithaca City School District
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Voters in the Ithaca City School District will decide on a $120-million dollar capital project in today’s election.
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Cayuga Lake Coal-Fired Power Plant To Convert To Solar Powered Data Center
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The owners want to convert it into a 100 megawatt data center. Their proposal includes a seventy-five acre solar farm, and they will apply to the state for a 125 megawatt renewable energy allocation.
agriculture
Farmers Find Little Help In Trump’s New Immigration Plan
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The New York Farm Bureau said farmers need more workers and it wants the President to consider an expansion of a visa program.
Andrew Cuomo
New Law Makes Domestic Violence Trauma A Factor In Sentencing
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“That trauma leads them to make decisions that those of us with adult, non-traumatized brains might not make. And they end up facing prosecution and prison for those decisions. And, in that way it concretely criminalized their trauma.”
New Parking Tech Makes Remote Validation Possible For Ithaca Businesses
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“When the customer goes back to the garage with the ticket, it’ll show they owe nothing or they’ll owe a less amount depending on what the discount was.”
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Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Tour Tompkins County Jail
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“We’re trying to re-enter a person into the community so they fit in better, so they don’t come back here.”
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Ithaca’s E-Scooter Pilot Program Moves To Full Common Council
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During a lengthy and sometimes contentious public hearing, about 20 people spoke for and against e-scooters
Tompkins County Legislature Hears From Opponents To Ithaca Airport Expansion
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Their main objection is the addition of a customs building and one customs inspector. Customs is part of the federal Customs and Border Protection, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
Ithaca Mayor Orders Internal Investigation After Complaints About Late Night Arrests
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Videos show a chaotic scene with police officers using force and Tasers in trying to subdue and handcuff an African American man and woman.
