Ithaca Mirrors Nation’s Eviction Debate, But Coalition Wants To Change That
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“We say that the rent eats first. People are prioritizing paying rent over paying for food, or for medicine that they might need like an inhaler or insulin.”
After Ithaca Superintendent Reverses Resignation, Some Have Questions
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“But, there’s been a lot of loss in confidence around him, around the Board of Education, around the integrity and judgement of both the board and the superintendent himself.”
BU Researchers Say AI Might Boost Solar Connection To Power Grid
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They say it will be important to find ways for solar farms to store and control how much energy they release to the grid.
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Rookie Lawmaker Liked New York’s State of State Address, But Wants Details
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Kelles spoke as Governor Andrew Cuomo lays out his vision for the state this week
Emerald Ash Borer Leads To Cornell Plan To Cut Some Ash Trees, Save Others
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“As the ash borer population increases and the tree health declines, they become a safety hazard.”
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Reed Does Not Support Removing Trump After Insurrection
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“I’m confident we’re going to get through the next 13 days in a safe and secure fashion”
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Reed Will Support Electoral College In House Vote To Certify Biden Election
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Reed said voting to uphold the election results is his duty.
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Schumer: New York Will Get $54 Billion In New COVID Bill
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“It’s not a stimulus bill. It’s an emergency survival bill and we’re going to fight for more dollars later,.”
Collapsed Tents, Snow Aren’t Enough To Bring Some People Without Homes Inside
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“They’re leaving a place they consider to be their home and all of their belongings are in their home but their homes aren’t as secure as our homes are,” said Deb Wilke.
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Reed’s ‘Problem Solvers’ On the Verge of Major Victory With COVID Relief Bill
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A separate bill for $160 billion links state, local and tribal aid to an agreement on liability provisions.
Case Settled For Horseheads Church At Center Of Fatal COVID Cluster
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“Lighthouse said all along that we would comply with New York State guidelines, but the county insisted that we go well above and beyond those guidelines as a condition of reopening.”
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After Touring So. Tier DRI Projects, Hochul Pushes For Continued Funding
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“They need to continue because the money for those has already been allocated which is important, but also those are supporting downtowns and small businesses and jobs.”
Reed, Problem Solvers Part Of Bipartisan Group Pushing COVID Relief Package
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Their plan is a temporary four month emergency relief package only meant to last from December 1st to March 31st.
To Prevent Evictions, Reed Says Congress Considering Housing Assistance
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“A lot of the landlords are small business owners or just mom-and-pop folks who may have a couple of that they picked up and they’re using it for side income.”
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Danks Burke Concedes New York State Senate Race
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In recent days, Danks Burke attempted to bring suit against officials in Schuyler County over some invalidated absentee ballots.
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Tompkins Co. Legislature Passes $52 Million 2021 Budget
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The budget is about a 6 percent decrease from 2020.
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Updated: Danks Burke Ballot Count Case Dismissed By NY Court
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According to Danks Burke, the case relates to 75 to 100 ballots.
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Faculty, Students Oppose Ithaca College Plan to Cut 140 Faculty Jobs
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“Those faculty of color took a chance coming to an institution that did not have a great pedigree in terms of diversity,” Soyinka-Airewele said.
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In Tompkins County, Small Gatherings Fuel Rise In COVID-19 Clusters
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Thirty people tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day in Tompkins County. That is a significant increase.
Kelles Declared Winner in NY Assembly Race
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Kelles has been a Tompkins County legislator since 2015.
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“It’s The Right Thing To Do”: GOP Congressman Recognizes Biden As President-Elect
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“Joe Biden has rightfully earned the title of being the projected president-elect and that should be recognized,” Rep. Reed said.
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In Ithaca, A Call To Action By Biden Supporters
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“We also need to do a whole lot of work in the coming years to make sure we are building a truly equitable and just democracy,” said one of the rally organizers, Joanna Green.
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NY-23: Mitrano Won’t Officially Concede Until Every Vote Is Counted
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“There may be a whole lot more bitterness, division and cynicism that we had back then,” Mitrano said.
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Update: Reed Wins Re-Election In NY-23
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Reed faced Democrat Tracy Mitrano for a second consecutive time.
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At SUNY Cortland No More In-Person Classes This Semester
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Students who wish to leave must test negative before returning home.
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How Early Are Early Votes Counted?
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“I wanted my vote to be counted right away and not after the Election Day.”
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Suspect In Ithaca String Of Hate Crimes Arrested
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Spray paint of a circle with a cross was found on one business and in other places around the city.
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WATCH: In Their Only Debate, NY-23 Challenger Calls GOP Congressman Liar, Untrustworthy
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“I do not believe you can be trusted on this question, Mr. Reed,” said Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano.
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Keuka College To Remain Remote For The Rest Of The Semester
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The school originally moved online this month.
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Back The Blue Ralliers, Counter Protesters Meet Again In Ithaca Over The Weekend
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Over the previous week, the city was the site of escalating tensions between pro- and anti-Trump groups.
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SUNY Cortland Extends Pause Of In-Person Classes
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So far, 55 students have been suspended or banned from campus because of COVID violations.
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Law Enforcement Does Not Intervene In Ithaca Clash Between Pro- & Anti-Trump Protestors
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The officers were on the scene briefly but left.
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NY-125th Assembly Candidates Face-Off In Virtual Debate
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Tuesday’s 90-minute debate was sponsored by local chapters of the League of Women Voters.
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Tompkins County Reports First COVID-19 Death
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The death occurred almost seven months to the day the county announced it was closing all schools to slow the spread of the virus.
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Keuka College Moves Classes Online For Two Weeks
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Officials made the decision after a rise in cases of COVID-19 included 11 new cases in a 24-hour period.
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Tracing Potential COVID-19 Cases In Ithaca Schools
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The Ithaca City School District began in-person classes this week.
SUNY Cortland Goes Remote Due To Rise In COVID-19 Cases
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“There’s no clear issue arising from off-campus activity,” SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said. “It’s not as if there’s one big gathering or two big gatherings. But clearly the activity is coming from off-campus.”
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O’Mara, Danks Burke Face Questions on Climate Change, Homelessness
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This is the second time Danks Burke has challenged O’Mara to represent the 58th senate district. Geographically, the district is the largest in the state senate.
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Lawsuit Changes How New York Absentee Ballots Can Be Rejected
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Jennifer Wilson, Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State, said the success of their lawsuit makes three important changes.
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Pandemic Leads To Rise in ‘Welfare Check’ Calls In Tompkins County
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“Throughout this pandemic I think mental illness, depression, anxiety has increased.”
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At A ‘Back The Blue” Rally, Ithaca Hears A Range Of Opinions On Law Enforcement
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“By showing up here today you have sent a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We will not be run by a mob of thugs and criminals.”
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One Death Linked To Church COVID Cluster In Chemung County
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“Certainly, we are working very hard behind the scenes to make sure we can get people in contact with doctors if they need it and things like that, if they need it.”
Pandemic Prompts Possible 12% Budget Cut In Tompkins County
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“The numbers are probably going to obscure some real misery, a sort of invisible misery in this community. We still have almost 10% unemployment.”
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Student Leaders Hold Virtual Town Hall On Higher Education’s Response To COVID
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Catherine Huang, a Cornell senior, said some of the work of educating students is being done by students on social media.
A Second Delhi Official Faces Felony Charges For Theft
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The false claims amounted to 272 hours of sick and leave time, equivalent to over $6,000.
Cornell Limits Student Gatherings As COVID-19 Clusters Increase
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“We just have to make sure that these early indications of some isolated misbehaviors don’t become larger.”
Video Released Shows Clash Between Car And Ithaca Protesters
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Myrick said police “cannot be everywhere and our safety is ultimately in our hands.”
COVID Cases Among Cornell Athletes Prompts Increased Restrictions
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Student gatherings are now restricted to no more than 10 people.
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Mental Health Association Expands School Wellness Resources
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Amy Molloy with the association said mental health and social-emotional learning should be top priorities for schools as they reopen.
Ithaca Teaching Aides Call For Option To Work Virtually
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Teachers have been given the choice of returning to in-person teaching or teaching virtually. Teaching aides have not been given the same option.
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Update: Cornell Resident Advisors Suspend Strike Threat
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Resident Advisors cite positive dialogue with Cornell officials.
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Ithaca College Changes Plan, Moves All Classes Online For Fall
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Earlier this month the college stepped back it’s initial plans and announced that students in states on the New York travel advisory list could not return to campus this fall.
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Mitrano Takes Campaign Outside
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“We have legislators in office that aren’t representing the people and don’t necessarily care about certain precautions.”
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Online Learning Hasn’t Worked For Some Students with Special Needs
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“It’s, it’s awful. And it’s not for a lack of the teachers doing an amazing job. And it’s not for a lack of everyone trying their hardest and their best.”
PA Congressional Candidate Endorses Additional Federal Aid For Workers, Business Owners And Schools
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“It can’t just fall on the teachers to figure it out, or even the local school districts,” said Griffin.
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Cornell Students From States With Climbing COVID-19 Cases Told To Stay Home
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“We’d really encourage you to stay at your permanent residence until your state is lifted from the New York State advisory. We’re not going to dictate what you do but that’s our strong encouragement.”
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Ithaca School Superintendent Discusses School Reopening Plans
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“And across the country we prioritize bars and restaurants over young people. How dare we do that.”
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Long-Term Activists Say Self Care Is Essential
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“Stepping back for a moment does not mean you’ve lost interest in the cause.”
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Libertarian Candidate For New York Assembly Cites Real World Experience As His Strength
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“I don’t live in a fairy tale world of this is the idea, let’s put it into practice. Well, no I’ve put it into practice and we’ve seen things that do and don’t work.”
Activists Say Police Reforms Shouldn’t Wait Until 2021. One Sheriff Agrees.
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“It’s not like we don’t know what needs to be done. He could make a list of things that needed to be done and start putting them in place.”
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Cornell Holds Virtual Meetings To Answer Reopening Questions
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Malina said students are being “encouraged” to quarantine for 14 days at home before returning to Ithaca.
Online Art Therapy Helps Cornell Students Cope With Isolation
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During their most recent online session, participants made art while talking about racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Online Forum Talks About Racism In Rural New York, Pennsylvania
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“Sometimes abusing privilege in service of justice can be a very sacred thing,” he said.
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Democratic State Senate Candidates Discuss Upstate/Downstate Power Balance
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“Right now, in New York, the middle class is subsidizing the top. Most of the top lives in New York City.”
Kelles Prevails in 125th Assembly Democratic Primary
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Anna Kelles faced six other candidates to become the Democratic nominee.
Van Houten Wins Close Primary For Tompkins D.A.
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The Democrat is unopposed in the November election.
County Officials Balance Privacy, Transparency With COVID-19 Information
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“What we want to avoid is providing data in a manner that would cause people to jump to potentially false conclusions about the disease or about any individual in our community.”
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.”
Crime and Justice
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.”
Antonio Delgado
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.