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One week after the racist shooting in Buffalo, here’s what we know

By Sarah Gager, Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo, Megan Zerez | May 21, 2022

Last week’s racist mass shooting in a Buffalo supermarket left ten people dead and three wounded. Here’s what WSKG has learned in the days since the attack.

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Last minute changes, errors plague Ithaca’s school board elections

By Megan Zerez | May 18, 2022

Some voters said they were turned away from the polls because they followed an earlier, incorrect polling place assignment.

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Ithaca will require employers to disclose pay range in job postings

By Megan Zerez | May 8, 2022

Alderperson Jorge Defendini said the law will help workers advocate for more equitable pay.

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Ithaca alderperson seeks ethics investigation into former Mayor Svante Myrick

By Megan Zerez | April 28, 2022

Alderperson Cynthia Brock said she’s working with the Tompkins County Ethics Board to open an investigation into the former mayor. 

Air Force

Cornell particle accelerator facility expands, new military funding rolls in

By Megan Zerez | April 26, 2022

Cornell University is expanding a massive underground research facility. A partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is developing new lightweight materials for use in military aircraft.

Addiction

NY counties receive their first opioid settlement payouts

By Megan Zerez | April 20, 2022

The Southern Tier region will receive about $4.8 million from the settlement in 2022. The initial payout on Tuesday totaled about $759,000 for the region.

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State auditors, school psychologists: NY schools don’t have enough mental health staff

By Megan Zerez | April 14, 2022

“We are starting to see shortages in especially our rural areas. Positions for school psychologists left open year after year with no one to fill them.”

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Tompkins County district attorney: Ithaca’s police reform working group refused his input

By Megan Zerez | April 7, 2022

Van Houten said the Reimaging Public Safety working group lacked full understanding of Ithaca’s existing criminal justice system when it authored the report.

Abolish Police

Misconceptions, strong opinions abound in public discussion of Ithaca’s police reform proposals

By Megan Zerez | April 7, 2022

“A number of comments and emails that we received recently made me feel like I was living in some alternate universe,” said Alderperson Ducson Nguyen.

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Ithaca’s Black community weighs in on police reform plan

By Megan Zerez | April 5, 2022

“We’re talking about reimagining public safety. And we’re still hiring more [armed] officers,” said Common Council member Phoebe Brown.

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Hochul wants to change New York’s bail reform law, again. What does that mean for the Southern Tier?

By Megan Zerez, Tom Magnarelli, Sarah Gager | April 1, 2022

Data analysis suggests the Southern Tier saw a slight increase in racial equity since bail reform was first passed, but also more re-arrests.

Aging

Tompkins County wants to hire home health aides to address backlog of elder care needs

By Megan Zerez | March 29, 2022

The jobs come with benefits and pay is higher than what many private home health agencies offer. But the county hasn’t gotten many applicants yet.

bail reform

Teens arrested on gun charges could be tried as adults under Hochul’s proposal

By Megan Zerez and Karen DeWitt | March 24, 2022

It’s not yet clear if Hochul’s proposals will become a part of the upcoming budget, though she has backing from some moderate Democrats and many Republicans.

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NY attorney general: It’s time to start enforcing nursing home reform laws

By Megan Zerez | March 23, 2022

Just as the reforms were about to go into effect, Gov. Kathy Hochul put them on hold, citing an ongoing shortage of health care workers.

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An ice fishing lesson for our changing climate

By Megan Zerez | March 14, 2022

As warmer temperatures return to the Southern Tier, it’s a sign that ice fishing season is wrapping up. WSKG’s Megan Zerez went out to learn about the sport.

affirmative action

Students, faculty rally behind Binghamton professor censured for ‘progressive stacking’ policy

By Megan Zerez | March 8, 2022

Some students and professors at Binghamton University held a rally last week in support of sociology professor Ana Maria Candela, who came under fire recently for an affirmative action policy on her syllabus. 

Crime and Justice

Ithaca police reform report proposes 5 new unarmed responders, but little change to current force

By Megan Zerez | March 3, 2022

The proposed Department of Community Safety would oversee the current police force, as well as a new division of five unarmed responders.

Southern Tier Rep. Tom Reed sitting.
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Reed open to deploying US troops in Ukraine

By Megan Zerez | March 2, 2022

Southern Tier Rep. Tom Reed said he wants more humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine, which could include a deployment of American troops.

anti-mask

Chenango Forks school board will scrap mask mandate as soon as legally possible

By Megan Zerez | February 22, 2022

The school board at Chenango Forks Central School District voted unanimously to end the district’s mask requirements as soon as the statewide mandate is lifted.

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New York’s newly drawn 24th Congressional District raises concerns

By Jessica Cain | February 7, 2022

The proposed new district includes many of the counties on the shores of Lake Ontario from Niagara to the North Country, but excludes Rochester and Syracuse.

Affordable Housing

Svante Myrick reflects on 10 years as Ithaca’s mayor

By Megan Zerez | February 7, 2022

Former Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick gained a reputation as a rising star in progressive politics since he was elected at age 24. He stepped down as mayor this past weekend.

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Federal, state aid helped many NY schools relieve fiscal stress in 2021

By Megan Zerez | February 3, 2022

School districts got a big lifeline during the pandemic — an influx of federal COVID aid and more state aid.

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New York Democratic gubernatorial candidate wants to ban some cryptocurrency mining

By Megan Zerez | February 1, 2022

Williams said he’s not against cryptocurrency mining altogether, but wants companies to reevaluate their mining process so it doesn’t use as much electricity.

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Ithaca Tenants Union rallies outside City Court for ‘Right to Renew Leases’ bill

By Megan Zerez | January 28, 2022

Dozens of tenants’ rights activists gathered outside Ithaca City Court Thursday to call for the city to pass a “Right to Renew Leases” bill.

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Community reacts to racist video posted by Bainbridge-Guilford High School, SUNY ESF students

By Megan Zerez | January 27, 2022

Parents of biracial students at Bainbridge-Guilford High School said their children regularly experience racist bullying and the video was not a one-off incident.

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COVID positivity rate in Tompkins County continues decline as college students return

By Megan Zerez | January 26, 2022

Some Ithaca residents say they worry about another potential spike in the county’s COVID-19 positivity rate. So far, that increase hasn’t materialized.

Counties struggle to find enough supplies for school test-to-stay programs

By Megan Zerez | January 21, 2022

“We’re kind of hoping, and we’re being promised that these test kits — over the counter test kits and antigen test kits — are going to become more readily available.”

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Broome County legislators vote along party lines to adopt new redistricting map

By Megan Zerez | January 20, 2022

Broome County legislators voted along party lines Tuesday night to adopt a new legislative district map, favored by Republicans. Last week, many residents voiced their concerns about the map in a public hearing.

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Broome County Legislature tables redistricting vote after public opposition to proposed map

By Megan Zerez | January 14, 2022

The Broome County Legislature postponed adopting a new map of the county’s 15 legislative districts, Thursday night, following a public hearing. The map would allow many Republican incumbents to keep their current seats.

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Binghamton High School unveils new security measures in response to uptick in student misconduct

By Megan Zerez | January 10, 2022

Students at Binghamton High School returned to class last week to a few changes.

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Binghamton High School student shot in altercation near school

By Megan Zerez | January 6, 2022

A student at Binghamton High School was shot Thursday morning in an altercation near school grounds, according to a statement released by the Binghamton City School District.

Southern Tier school leaders say fighting, bullying, vandalism increasing among students

By Megan Zerez | December 27, 2021

Even though students are back in person again, school leaders say 18 months of remote learning has taken a toll on students’ social and emotional development.

Addiction

Republicans say NY bail reform reduces access to rehabilitation programs. Experts say it’s not that simple.

By Megan Zerez | December 20, 2021

New York’s bail reform law does not allocate any additional funds for treatment centers and similar programs, which has been a bipartisan critique of the 2019 policy.

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‘Gangsta night’ theme at Windsor High School basketball game draws backlash, discussion

By Megan Zerez | December 17, 2021

White students at the game imitated certain Black stereotypes, donning durags, chains and low-hanging pants. Others appear to be flashing gang signs.

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Otsego County adds security after threats to health department

By Megan Zerez | December 17, 2021

The board agreed to look into a plan to provide additional security at the building that houses the health department. Currently, visitors to the building must pass through a metal detector and a security guard.

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Binghamton High School goes remote after fights, vandalism

By Megan Zerez | December 16, 2021

Students at Binghamton High School will move to remote learning and it’s not because of COVID-19. The shift online is in reaction to recent behavior issues among students.

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Binghamton High School evacuated after small fire in bathroom

By Megan Zerez | December 15, 2021

Students at Binghamton High School were evacuated Wednesday morning after a small fire was discovered in a restroom.

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Ithaca pilot program provides guaranteed income for some caregivers

By Megan Zerez | December 9, 2021

The City of Ithaca will soon begin a guaranteed income pilot program. It’s intended for lower and middle-income residents who are primary caregivers.

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NY Assembly’s Higher Education Committee chair calls on SUNY chancellor to resign

By Megan Zerez | December 6, 2021

Last week, investigators released emails and text messages from Malatras mocking Lindsey Boylan, an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after she called the work environment toxic in 2019.

Even with lots of testing, detecting variants takes time

By Megan Zerez | December 5, 2021

Across the state about one in every seven positive COVID-19 tests is sent to a lab to be screened for variants. But some counties, like Tompkins, are able to screen nearly all of their tests.

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Report: Ithaca’s police staffing levels ‘sufficient’ to handle calls

By Megan Zerez | December 3, 2021

The findings are contrary to messaging from the Ithaca Police Department and its labor union, the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association.

Cooperatively owned broadband project in Dryden delayed by supply chain issues

By Megan Zerez | December 2, 2021

“We actually intended to be working currently, like this fall. But because of supply chain issues, fiber is one of the things that was hit particularly hard.”

Students protesting racial harassment met with counterprotestors, hate speech

By Megan Zerez | December 1, 2021

A group of students at Greene High School in Chenango County have held protests and walkouts against racial, sexual and homophobic harassment by other students.

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As police reform stalls, Ithaca restores 2 previously eliminated officer positions

By Megan Zerez | November 24, 2021

The moderate increase to the police budget comes as Ithaca, like many other municipalities in the region, struggles to fill its existing vacancies.

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Southern Tier schools roll out COVID-19 vaccine clinics for younger kids

By Megan Zerez | November 9, 2021

The lower-dose Pfizer vaccine has arrived at health departments and pediatricians’ offices across the region.

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Voter turnout was low in 2021 election, even for an off-year

By Megan Zerez | November 8, 2021

In Broome and Tompkins counties, only about 27% of people registered to vote actually cast a ballot.

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Bomb threats reported at Cornell University, other Ivy League schools

By Megan Zerez | November 7, 2021

A bomb threat at Cornell University on Sunday led to the evacuation of four buildings on the Ithaca campus.

absentee ballot

New York’s voter access proposals fared poorly in Southern Tier districts

By Megan Zerez | November 3, 2021

“I would suspect that this is an example of the people who scheduled those initiatives choosing the wrong election to put those initiatives on the ballot.”

5-11

Vaccines for younger kids are on the horizon, getting hesitant parents on board may be a challenge

By Megan Zerez | October 29, 2021

“They’ll have an argument with the parent right in front of you where the parent says no and the child says yes.”

1199 SEIU

As Union Contract Negotiations Stall, Staffing Levels At Ithaca Nursing Home Suffer

By Megan Zerez | October 28, 2021

Longtime nurse Lolita McComb came to work early to support her picketing coworkers. But when she clocks into her night shift at 3:00 PM, she said it is likely she will be the only nurse on a floor with 41 patients.

Education

Even With Federal COVID Relief Dollars, Schools Still Face Hiring Difficulties

By Megan Zerez | October 18, 2021

Many school district leaders have a dilemma — they have all this federal money, but they can’t use it to hire the teachers and staff they need.

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SUNY Union Workers Can Still Opt Out of COVID-19 Vaccine For Now

By Megan Zerez | October 8, 2021

Workers who are represented by one of 14 collective bargaining contracts can still opt for weekly testing in lieu of a vaccine. 

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Cornell University Requires All Employees To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

By Megan Zerez | October 6, 2021

Employees must get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8th or face termination.

Education

Increased Pay Could Help Resolve Shortage Of School Bus Drivers

By Megan Zerez | October 5, 2021

“That position has never been funded to the degree that it should be.”

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Vestal Hills Elementary School Back Open After Carbon Monoxide Evacuation

By Megan Zerez | September 29, 2021

Late Wednesday afternoon, the district identified the issue as a regulator on the secondary boiler.

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School Districts Are Still Trying To Secure Enough COVID Tests For Students

By Megan Zerez | September 20, 2021

“I’d love to be able to [test] our whole school, but you’re talking, you know, 5000 tests a week. We do not have that capacity.”

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College Back-To-School Testing Suggests More Breakthrough Cases In Tompkins County

By Megan Zerez | September 15, 2021

“When you have such a highly vaccinated population, we do know the breakthrough cases are possible.”

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As School Starts, Districts Grapple With Testing Requirements

By Megan Zerez | September 8, 2021

“If those people can’t get tested and those people don’t get vaccinated, then they’re not going to be able to go to school and that is going to cause major problems for schools to be able to be reopened.”

Education

20 Years Later: Teaching 9/11 In Schools

By Megan Zerez | September 7, 2021

“I want them to know that it’s personal for so many of us.”

Education

Remembering A Very Different First Day Of School in 2011

By Megan Zerez | August 31, 2021

“I was like, ‘oh my gosh, oh my gosh, what do I do?'”

Amid Uncertainty, New Teachers Look Forward To Upcoming School Year

By Megan Zerez | August 25, 2021

“I think everybody is a little bit nervous about where we’re going from here.”

Harmful Algae Blooms

Runoff From Tropical Storm Fred Could Feed Harmful Algal Blooms in Finger Lake Watersheds

By Megan Zerez | August 18, 2021

“We had a lot of big storms, a lot of rain during July and so that could have caused nutrients to essentially enter the lake and help facilitate these blooms.”

Amid Teacher Shortage, School Districts Look For Help Close To Home

By Megan Zerez | August 16, 2021

“I want to go to a place where, you know, I feel like at home.”

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Activists Commemorate Black August, Say Police Reforms Not Enough

By Megan Zerez | August 9, 2021

Organizers say the governor’s executive order to reform police last year didn’t go far enough in curbing discriminatory policing against Black New Yorkers.

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School Starts In A Month, But No Word Yet On Masks Or Vaccine Requirements

By Megan Zerez | August 2, 2021

“We want to be responsive and we want to stay on top of things, but I would not want it to be way out in front of this before more information comes.”

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Local Private Colleges Mixed On Vaccination Requirements For Employees

By Megan Zerez | August 2, 2021

Only some of the region’s private colleges have implemented vaccine requirements for both employees and students.

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Flood Recovery Efforts Continue In Otsego County

By Megan Zerez & Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo | July 22, 2021

“We’re starting to see it more and more. The weather patterns, I think are changing.”

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SUNY Trustees Name New President For Oneonta Campus

By Megan Zerez | July 20, 2021

Alberto José Cardelle will replace Dr. Barbara Jean Morris, who stepped down in October 2020 after SUNY Oneonta became a hotspot for COVID-19 cases.

air show

Army Golden Knights Glad To Be Back In The Sky At Binghamton Airshow

By Megan Zerez | July 19, 2021

“Last year we had a lot of downtime, literally.”

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