New York Camps Cope With COVID-19 Changes
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“Scheduling bathroom breaks for little kids seems kind of crazy, but it’s just something we have to do to keep them safe.”
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.”
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With COVID Compliance Slipping, Cuomo Postpones Indoor Dining In New York City
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Cuomo blames local governments, who are supposed to enforce rules at restaurants, bars, stores and other public places.
Rural Health Desk
Corning Closes Part Of Downtown District To Aid Business Reopenings
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“We were all facing the fact that when we reopen, we have to figure out how to social distance in one of the most intimate settings there is: taking care of a customer.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season Cancelled
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According to the team, Major League Baseball will not provide players for affiliated teams for the 2020 season.
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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Governor Cuomo Adds 8 More No Go States
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“The good news is, our house is doing very well. The bad news is the neighbor’s home is on fire.”
Cuomo Calls For National Mask Order; New York Republicans Want Limits On Executive Orders
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“If other states have a high infection rate, probability is they’re going to wind up increasing the spread in New York.”
App NEWS
Tompkins County D.A. Election Results Wait For Mail-In Vote Count
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“We’re in uncharted waters.”
Government
New York Reported 5 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Cuomo Says
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Hospitalizations from the disease also dropped Saturday, bringing the total number of people requiring treatment for the disease down to 869.
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New York’s LGBTQ Community Still Has Outstanding Business With The State Assembly
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“We’re really looking at some of the unchartered territory at the state level, which involves transgender New Yorkers who have only just received statewide protections.”
App NEWS
New York Governor Seeks Legal Means To Enforce Quarantine On Out-of-State Travelers
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York is offering help to states like Texas and Arizona that are struggling with spiking COVID-19 infections.
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New York Bar Owners Brace For State Oversight During Reopening
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“Everyone’s got that opinion, but it’s only me that’s got that liquor license.”
App NEWS
Tenney Claims Victory in NY-22, But NY-19 Is Still Too Close Too Call
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“I am humbled to have the support of the Republican voters across NY-22.”
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New York Assembly Primary Results: Angelino Claims Victory In 122nd, Kelles Ahead In 125th
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Absentee ballots will be counted next week
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WATCH: NY, NJ, And CT Quarantine Visitors From COVID-Stricken States
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People traveling to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut from states with high infection rates of the coronavirus, like Florida and Texas, will be required to quarantine themselves for 14 days.
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Unemployment In Binghamton Tops 10%, Rate Doubles In Ithaca
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The unemployment rate nearly quadrupled in New York state’s metro areas in May compared to the same time last year, landing at 14.5% across the board, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor.
Economy
Report: Gyms, Malls, Movie Theaters Will Not Open As Part Of Phase 4
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar tweeted the Southern Tier region had been cleared to begin Phase 4 Friday. But he did not indicate what businesses would be opening.
App NEWS
Broome County Absentee Ballots Soar, While Available Voting Sites Are Reduced
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Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded absentee voting to include all New Yorkers.
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2020 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES: New York Results
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New York is a reliable Democratic state in presidential elections. There are no statewide races for governor or U.S. Senate this year. The state has 27 congressional districts. New York voters must be registered with a political party to participate in its primary elections.
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In Reversal, New York Threatens Quarantine On Visitors From Other States
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The governor has talked about the possibility of imposing a 14 day quarantine for those who travel from the 20 plus other states
App NEWS
“Nightmare Scenario” Confronts Binghamton, Other New York Cities
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There’s a growing movement in the state Legislature to raise taxes on the wealthy to help balance the state’s budget and to help cities out.
Updated: On Primary Eve, Lifton Demands Retraction from Assembly Candidate
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“That’s not a responsible way to handle a problem.”
App NEWS
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.
Community Leaders Criticize Binghamton Mayor For Moving Juneteenth Celebration Behind Closed Doors
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“If you’re going to give a speech, it should be given to my 13 year old. The ones that deserve it and the ones that need it.”
App NEWS
ARCHIVE: Governor Cuomo’s Daily Coronavirus Briefings
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“I’m going to finish the daily briefings on Friday, and then we’ll do briefings as necessary, and I’m sure they will often be necessary.”
App NEWS
Concerns Of Voter Suppression In Chenango County
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“I don’t think I’d feel comfortable walking into a polling place that was in a sheriff’s department—as a black man and especially not during the current moment in American history.’
App NEWS
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.”
App NEWS
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.
Crime and Justice
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.”
Government
INTERVIEW: Local NAACP Leader On The Movement Amid Protests
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Georgia Verdier is the President of the Elmira-Corning NAACP.
New York Looks To Protect Personal Information Gathered Through Contact Tracing
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“Ever since this era, our system has been trying to make up for this huge breach in public health trust. Trust is core to our ability to counter the COVID epidemic in the United States.”
App NEWS
Disenfranchisement Can Lead To Disengagement
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“What we found is that most people who have loved ones incarcerated have lost the desire to vote.”
Three More Police Reforms Signed Into Law By Cuomo
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“It’s about people wanting to change. Well, New York will be the place that actually makes the change and we pass laws that have done just that.”
At Protests, Street Medics Take COVID-19 Precautions
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“Our primary goal is keeping people safe, whether that be making sure they’re wearing masks, or if someone falls and gets hurt, or any number of different kinds of ailments.”
App NEWS
What Does Freedom Mean To You? Black Leaders In Tompkins County Respond
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“I think we still need to keep our foot on the gas, fight for freedoms that we can’t just assume they are going to come.”
New York Governor Threatens Loss Of Liquor Licenses
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“Young people can engage in sports. Two spectators per child. So that’s another step towards return to normalcy.”
App NEWS
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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Outgoing Assemblywoman Lifton Endorses Lesser In Crowded Primary
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“He’s very knowledgeable, and cares about the whole range of issues that are important to this district”
Crime and Justice
State Sen. Fred Akshar Addresses New York Police Reform Concerns
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The Republican discusses the bills during an appearance on New York Now
Arts & Culture
New York Governor Defends Columbus Statue, Citing Its Importance To Italian Americans
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Those people who “ignore Christopher Columbus’ role in giving the green light to centuries of racism and dehumanizing of Indigenous peoples must be called to task.”
Government
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.”
App NEWS
Lawmakers Repeal New York Law Used To Suppress Police Disciplinary Reports
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, the first African-American to hold that title, has long supported the repeal of the provision, but it has long languished in the legislature.
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.”
App NEWS
Advocates For Binghamton Northside Grocery Store Hope New Funds Ensure Long-Term Viability
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“Not being a chain gives us the opportunity to really listen to the community, put in the grocery store what they want in the grocery store.”
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Democratic Legislators Take Over PA House Floor, Demand Action On Police Reform Legislation
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Speaker Turzai says he supports calling a special session
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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.
App NEWS
VIDEO: Two Buffalo Officers Suspended After Violently Shoving Elderly Man
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet, called the incident “wholly unjustified and utterly disgraceful.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Protesters: Reduce Arrest Rates, Increase Social Services
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“It takes resources away from the things that we actually need in our community, that make our community thrive.”
App NEWS
Outdoor Dining Reopens Today In Upstate Regions
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“The No. 1 contributor to New York state sales tax are bars and restaurants, so it will help the economy, it’ll help local businesses and it’ll help (our) finances as well.”
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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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Binghamton Protesters Promise Repeated Marches Against Racism
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Hundreds of people marched in Binghamton on Tuesday night, as part of nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
App NEWS
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.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Officials React To Fire At Recreation Park
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“I don’t want that to be what people remember out of yesterday’s demonstration.”
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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.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Looks To Expand Outdoor Space When Restaurant Seating Reopens
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Dine-in service is part of phase three of reopening
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.”
App NEWS
Retiring State Senator Endorses Angelino For New York Assembly
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in June’s GOP Primary
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COVID-19 Restrictions And The Process Of Grieving
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“It’s just you want some sort of closure already because, even now, I feel like we’ve been mean or something to dad.”
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”
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Beaches To Open In New York, But Summer Day Camps Still In Question
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There are growing concerns and many unanswered questions about the pediatric inflammatory disease associated with COVID-19.
Akshar Endorses Angelino In GOP Primary For Assembly Seat
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in the GOP Primary.
Antonio Delgado
As Partisan Debate Stalls COVID Relief, Delgado Hopes For Small Community Aid
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“Our state and local budgets are hemorrhaging”
App NEWS
NY22 GOP Debate Cancelled; Candidate Refuses Invitation
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“Claudia Tenney indicated at this time she is not accepting any invitation to debate her primary opponent.”
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.
App NEWS
New Data Suggest Renters Among Most At-Risk For Unemployment
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“Low-income renters, in particular, are more likely to have all of their income earned in at-risk occupation,”
App NEWS
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.”
Housing
Advocates Predict Surge In Evictions When Courts Reopen
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“They’re going to be flooded with evictions that happen all the time.”
Government
New York Eyes Memorial Day Opening for State Beaches
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Beaches will be monitored for density, and will be limited to half their usual capacity. Parking will be limited and entrances will be monitored to ensure that too many people aren’t coming in.
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As The Southern Tier Reopens, Some Local Officials Want More State Guidance
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Local officials were mixed about the state’s messaging as the Southern Tier Region reopened Friday.
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New York Attorney General Wins Lawsuit Against Endicott AAU Team
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“Justice has been served for these students who were hoping for a shot at their dreams.”
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Urges Caution As The Southern Tier Prepares For Reopening
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“You open a business tomorrow with 50 employees. You don’t do it right, one person was infected. You can infect 30 of the 50 in one afternoon.”
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Cuomo And The GOP Trade Jabs Over COVID-19 Outbreaks In Nursing Homes
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“I would like to say that we are enlightened enough that this will be a period where we don’t play gratuitous politics, but everyone draws their own conclusion.”
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How Binghamton’s Housing Authority Plans To Meet COVID-Related Needs
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“We’ve been fortunate in that none of our residents, to our knowledge, have been diagnosed with COVID, but that can change.”
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Broome County Confirms COVID-19 Case At Nursing Home
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County Executive Jason Garnar’s office said the Willow Point resident was moved to a negative pressure room in the facility.
Elective Surgeries Okayed For Most Of New York
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Four regional counties were allowed to restart the procedures on Wednesday.
New York Small Business Owners Describe Struggles At Legislative Hearing
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Small business owners, including restauranteur Carlos Suarez, testified about the struggles they have endured to get federal aid.
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Fifth Region Of The State Allowed To Begin Reopening
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He said New York’s North Country and the Central New York regions have met the state’s criteria.
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.”
App NEWS
Binghamton’s Temporary COVID Rules Expire May 16
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Binghamton’s curfew, free garbage pick-up and free parking expire on May 16.
Andrew Cuomo
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.
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Three Regions in New York Cleared to Begin Reopening This Weekend
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Rochester, Ithaca, Binghamton, Elmira, and Utica, as well as the surrounding communities, will all be allowed to start the first phase of reopening this Friday.
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo: Some NY Regions Have Met Criteria To Begin Reopening
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The Governor said more details will be available on Monday.
Government
After Outbreak, Steuben Continues Mass Testing At Nursing Homes
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“If they test positive, we can get them isolated for the 14 days and hopefully reduce and stop the transmission of the virus within the nursing home.”
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Rumble Ponies Season Postponed Again
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“Our staff continues to work towards a solution for reopening the ballpark this summer.”
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.
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Upstate Housing Authorities Receive Over $1M For Coronavirus Response
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The funding can be used for a wide variety of purposes meant to prepare, prevent or respond to COVID-19 for housing authority employees and people living in public housing.
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.
Antonio Delgado
Federal, State Programs Available For Farmers In Need
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“Folks who deal in dairy and specialty crops will be provided meaningful support when it comes to price losses.”
Food and Farms
Farmers Can Now Apply For COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Through SBA
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“Our farmers, who are now eligible for the economic injury disaster loan, had been told that while they’re eligible in name only, they’re not eligible in practice.”
Steuben County Opens Parks, Officials Still Encourage Social Distancing
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Public works employees have been directed to disinfect any touch surfaces, such as benches, in county parks, daily.
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Without Better Organization, Binghamton Tenants Told To Avoid A Rent Strike
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The types of apartments rented in Binghamton do not give tenants much opportunity to organize into a collective bargaining unit.
Overdoses Increase In Broome County
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Broome health officials said non-fatal overdoses have increased, advocates said fatal overdoses did, too.
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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.
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Baseball Hall Of Fame Weekend, Dick’s Open Both Canceled
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Organizers for both sporting events blamed the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.
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Chemung County Responds After First COVID-19 Case In Nursing Home
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“The goal is to not let that go to two positive cases or more.”
NY Assemblyman Out of ICU After Contracting COVID-19
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Brian Miller represents parts of Otsego and Delaware Counties
Binghamton Extends COVID-19 Curfew, Other Measures
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The measures are extended until May 15, in line with state guidelines.
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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.
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NY High School Spring Sports Championships Canceled
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Most sections have put the start of the regular season on hold
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Farmers Have Too Much Food to Sell. New York Might Buy It
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The New York Farm Bureau has asked the state, in recent days, to ramp up testing for COVID-19 in rural areas of the state, particularly at farms.
New York’s Daily COVID-19 Deaths Below 400 For First Time In April
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 367 people died from the virus Saturday — less than half of the daily number at the height of the outbreak.
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Eastern League All-Star Game, Slated For Binghamton, Canceled
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“This is a very unfortunate casualty of the COVID-19 virus.”
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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Judge Denies Release Of Two Broome County Jail Inmates
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Judge Jeffrey Tait ruled the inmates did not establish their vulnerability to COVID-19 inside the jail
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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.”
New York’s Governor Says President Promised Help With Coronavirus Testing
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Cuomo said at their White House meeting Trump committed to procure more testing supplies from China and other overseas manufacturers. He said they agreed the Navy ship Comfort could leave New York.
INTERVIEW: Lt. Governor Hochul Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Upstate
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Hochul spoke with WSKG’s Gabe Altieri as part of All Things Considered.
Decision On Broome Jail COVID-19 Lawsuit Could Come Soon
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It argues for the release of two inmates who claim they are highly vulnerable to the novel coronavirus.
Health
Decision Coming Soon On NYS High School Spring Sports Championships
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NYSPHSAA hopes to announce a decision on April 27th
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Broome County Works To Release Some Jail Inmates At Higher-Risk Of COVID-19
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The people that have been released are those who are at low-risk for repeat offenses, such as petty larceny or technical parole violations.
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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COVID-19 Cases Increase At Hornell-Area Nursing Homes, State And Local Officials Respond
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As of Wednesday, 18 people have died of COVID-19 in Steuben County. Some at Hornell-area nursing homes.
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Saying This Is No Time For Politics, New York Governor Quits Growing Fight With President
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Cuomo compared the President’s briefings to a comedy skit, and said they are “infuriating” and “ignorant”, and that there is “no value” in watching them.
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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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NY Senator Seward Discharged After COVID-19 Hospitalization
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Seward and his wife, Cindy, tested positive for the novel coronavirus in late March.
Economy
New York, Pennsylvania And Other States Form Task Force On Reopening Society
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“We want it ASAP, but we want it smart. Not political.”
New York Coronavirus Deaths Pass 9,000
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that 758 more New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus. It marked the sixth straight day of more than 700 deaths.
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Dairy Industry Upended By COVID-19
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“Right now, we are dumping on average one trailer load a day.”
Health
Seneca County Confirms First COVID-19 Death
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The person was in his late 60’s and passed away while hospitalized.
COVID-19 Hits Tioga Nursing Home
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As of Friday, Tioga County has not reported a death related to 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.
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PPE Needed For Funeral Directors And The Bodies They Move
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“The body has to get moved and we have to touch it”
Food and Farms
How Safe Is Take-Out In A COVID-19 World?
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“So where everything would be wiped down, now it’s probably just ten times as much”
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Broome County Sets More Guidelines To Limit COVID-19
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The guidelines run until at least April 29th
Anthony Brindisi
INTERVIEW: Brindisi On Hospitals, Homelessness Relief During COVID-19
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“The federal government should be prioritizing areas of the country hardest hit right now and putting the national stockpile towards those regions.”
Nurses At Hornell Gardens Say Administrators Unprepared
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“[..]that’s the most disgusting thing I’ve ever had a healthcare facility request”
Education
Pandemic Puts New York’s College Towns At Risk Of Losing Population, Funding
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Binghamton University student Dino Nicolari decided to stay at his off-campus apartment. “I really have trouble working at home.”
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NY Education Department Cancels June Regents Exams
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“We are putting the safety of children, families and educators first […]”
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.
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COVID Death Toll Reaches New High, But New York’s Hospitalizations Trend Downward
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731 New Yorkers died in the past day from the virus, the highest number yet, bringing the death total to 5,489.
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”
New York Sees ‘Highest Single Increase’ In Deaths From Coronavirus
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The state had 562 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours. In a bit of “good news,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 1,452 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals in the past day.
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Updated: Delaware, Steuben Counties Reports First COVID-19 Death
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The person was hospitalized with the disease and died April 1st.
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As COVID-19 Spreads, Funeral Homes Live Stream Services
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“In times of loss, people naturally, instinctively, gather to comfort each other and share the pain of loss and the reality of loss.”
Andrew Cuomo
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
Antonio Delgado
INTERVIEW: Delgado On Relief Amid COVID-19
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The conversation comes after the federal stimulus package passed last week.
App NEWS
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.
FACT CHECK: New York Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As ‘Ignorant’ And ‘Uninformed’
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The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president’s view was “incorrect and grossly uninformed.”
Economy
Local Distilleries Use Facilities To Make Hand Sanitizer
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“Our goal here is to not become, you know, wealthy off of a tragedy.”
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Otsego Suffers First COVID-19 Death, Broome Reports Third, Cases Jump In Tompkins
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Meanwhile, Schuyler County reports first positive case.
Regional Congressmembers Support Federal Stimulus Package
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President Trump signed the measure Friday afternoon.
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
App NEWS
Garnar Closes Greater Binghamton Transportation Center
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Closure is effective at midnight on Friday.
App NEWS
Activists Show Concern Over Broome Jail Inmates Amid COVID-19
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Officials said the Broome jail is prepared.
Tompkins County Expands Drive-Thru COVID-19 Screening
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Testing through the new site is now free, regardless of health insurance.
App NEWS
SUNY Oneonta, Binghamton University Postpone Commencements
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Oneonta plans to hold its ceremony in August, Binghamton hasn’t set a date.
App NEWS
CHOW Deliveries Provided To People In Quarantine
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There’s also home-delivery where food pantries have closed.
App NEWS
Second Person Dies In Broome County Of COVID-19
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The woman, who was in her 90’s, died at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton
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.”
App NEWS
Broome County Seeks Medical Supplies Donations
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The county is asking for unused personal protective equipment like N-95 and surgical masks, medical gowns, gloves, shoe covers, and plastic face shields. No other items will be accepted.
Education
NY High School Winter Sports Championships Officially Canceled
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“This is one of the most difficult decisions the Officers of the NYSPHSAA have ever had to make.”
App NEWS
Free Garbage Pick-Up And Parking In Binghamton
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The move is meant to offer some financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
App NEWS
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now In Otsego, Chemung Counties
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Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 is asked to contact a healthcare provider.
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Unnamed Member Of “Binghamton University Community” Tests Positive For COVID-19
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“This confirmed case was not unexpected: With more frequent testing and the rise of this virus, we knew sooner or later that a case would appear within our campus community.”
Cortland County Confirms First COVID-19 Cases
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Governor Cuomo believes there will soon be confirmed cases in every New York county.
App NEWS
Keeping Up With Education At Home After School Closures
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Director of WSKG’s Education Department Jackie Stapleton shared some resources for learning at home and how families can maintain some normalcy.
New York Governor Says ‘100% Of Workforce Must Stay Home’ Due To Coronavirus
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls “the ultimate step” in his state’s effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus.
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Corning Bar Offers Art Escape Amid COVID-19
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“This more than anything else in our lifetimes, I’d say, is going to bring us all together because we’re all in the same boat.”
App NEWS
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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Steuben County Confirms Positive COVID-19 Tests
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Several other regional counties have confirmed cases, as well.
Corona
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources
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While there is currently no vaccine to prevent this virus, these simple steps can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses.
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Nursing Homes Endure Amid COVID-19
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“We’re looking out for people’s mental well-being too, not just their physical well-being”
Crime and Justice
Officials Warn Of COVID-19 Scams
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There are reports of scams in Otsego and Steuben Counties.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi In Self-Quarantine After Fellow Congressmembers Test Positive For COVID-19
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In a statement, Brindisi said he was in contact with Congressman Ben McAdams last week. McAdams and another congressperson have since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Chenango County
Chenango County Confirms First COVID-19 Case, Cases Double In Tompkins
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Testing is becoming more prevalent across New York.
What Does A State Of Emergency Mean? A Look At Chemung County
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County Executive Chris Moss is pushing for more tests in Chemung, which has no confirmed cases.
App NEWS
Bomb Threat Empties Hotel In Downtown Ithaca
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A statement from the Ithaca Police said no suspicious items were found.
App NEWS
Free Childcare For Broome County Employees and Healthcare Workers
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The Department of Social Services will soon start monitoring open day care spots in Broome County.
App NEWS
Sugar Maple: A New York Native With A Treat
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Sugar Maple is New York’s state tree and has one well-known, particularly sweet feature: syrup.
Government
Tompkins County Temporarily Closes All Licensed Childcare Centers
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Tompkins announced 3rd positive test on Tuesday.
App NEWS
City Of Binghamton Announces Curfew Amid COVID-19 Concern
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The announcement comes as Broome County gets its first positive case of COVID-19.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome Reports First Positive Test, Bans Unnecessary Travel
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Number of positive cases across New York jumps, as testing ramps up.
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.
Government
Former Congressman Hanna, 69, Dies
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Hanna served part of the central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the Southern Tier.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome County Executive Urges Support For Local Business Amid State Order
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Restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters and casinos are closing in New York beginning Monday night.
App NEWS
Updated: Several Southern Tier Counties Declare States Of Emergency, Close Schools Over COVID-19
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On Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would waive the 180-day school year requirement for districts to receive state aid.
App NEWS
Updated: Tompkins, Tioga Counties Each Have Positive COVID-19 Test
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“While this is the first case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, we are prepared to respond to limit future exposures and community spread of the virus”
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.
App NEWS
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.
App NEWS
Update: Cornell Continues Class Changes To Limit COVID-19 Exposure
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Other colleges and universities have made similar decisions.
AHL
Binghamton Devils, Rumble Ponies On Hold Amid COVID-19 Concern
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Devils hockey season is suspended, Rumble Ponies baseball will have a delayed start.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome County Executive Says State Mistaken, Still No Confirmed Cases In Broome
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Jason Garnar called the miscommunication “frustrating”.
App NEWS
SUNY Cortland Deals With Fallout Caused By COVID-19
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“Although we have a pandemic plan, this is changing so rapidly that every single day, every single hour almost, there’s a new piece of news that you have to adjust to.”
App NEWS
Ithaca College Also Moves Classes Online
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The decision is a response to concern over exposure to COVID-19
Anthony Brindisi
Phillips Goes After Tenney As NY-22 Race Comes Down To Two
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Tenney has high-profile support and a sizable cash advantage.
125th assembly district
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.
App NEWS
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.
Anthony Brindisi
Tenney Says She’s The GOP’s Best Bet In NY-22, Opponents Disagree
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Tenney has the support of President Trump, among others.
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.
App NEWS
In Binghamton, NY GOP Chair Rails Against Criminal Justice Reforms
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New criminal justice reforms went into effect in the state in January.
App NEWS
New York State Confirms Its First Case Of Novel Coronavirus
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The state health department said the woman is in Manhattan. She has the respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, but “is not in serious condition.”
App NEWS
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.
125th assembly district
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.
Antonio Delgado
Delgado Says It’s “Safe To Assume” He’s Running For Reelection
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According to the Federal Election Commission, Delgado’s campaign had over $2 million in cash on hand for his reelection at the end of last year.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Officially Launches 2020 Re-Election Campaign
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The Democrat is running for a second term
Crime and Justice
Tompkins DA Announces Re-Election Campaign
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Matt Van Houten is running for a second term.
App NEWS
Former Broome Legislator Announces Run For County Executive
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Karl Bernhardsen is trying to unseat Democrat Jason Garnar
Affordable Housing
Elmira, Binghamton Awarded Funds To Fight Blight
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Elmira was awarded $1 million. Binghamton was awarded $585,000.
App NEWS
Kopko Announces Run For Tompkins DA
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Kopko is running as a Democrat. Current D.A. Matt Van Houten is also a Democrat.
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.
Anthony Brindisi
Lockheed Martin’s Owego Plant Wins Contract To Make Parts For Drone-Killing Laser
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The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system can defend American naval vessels against drones, small boats and cruise missiles.
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.
App NEWS
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.”
App NEWS
Improper Disposal Of Cellphone Suspected In Taylor Garbage Fire
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, between 2009 and 2017 lithium-ion batteries were the “root cause” of at least 195 fires.
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.