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Marist Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Think Cuomo Should Resign
Governor Cuomo at a press conference on reducing incidents of gun violence in New York City in Brooklyn on July 14, 2021. (Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — A majority of New Yorkers think Governor Cuomo should resign. That’s according to an overnight poll from the Marist…
Read MoreFederal Extension on Eviction Moratorium Includes Tompkins County
(Jimmy Jordan/WRFI) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The CDC has issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with a substantial or high level of COVID-19 transmission. The moratorium order will last until October 3rd and includes Tompkins County, as well as nearby Seneca, Chenango, and Onondaga Counties. The country wide moratorium would have expired…
Read MoreLooking for Shipwrecks in Seneca Lake
Discovery of shipwreck in Seneca Lake (Canal Corportation) SCHUYLER COUNTY, NY — Explorers are attempting to find history nearly 400 feet deep in Seneca Lake. The Seneca Lake Archaeological and Bathymetric Survey Project is taking pictures of sunken, 19th century shipwrecks. Remote Operated Vehicle technology will take underwater pictures of the shipwrecks. The ultimate goal is…
Read MoreAsteri Ithaca Gets Financial Boost From State
Asteri Ithaca (The Vecino Group) ITHACA, NY — Asteri Ithaca is set to receive $52 million from New York State. The money is a part of $270 million in funding that Governor Cuomo announced would go toward affordable housing developments. Asteri Ithaca is a 12 story mixed use building with 181 affordable apartments. Of those…
Read MoreNational Science Foundation Picks TC3 for STEM Initiative
Tompkins Cortland Community College (Provided) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) to join Project Vision. The initiative aims to support community colleges’ STEM programs and build their capacity so they can apply for the competitive grants that the NSF offers. TC3 faculty will get support…
Read MoreTompkins County Tourism Industry Showing Signs of Recovery
The Little House, Groton NY (David Neal and Gailanne Mackenzie) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — Tourism seems to be on the up and up in Tompkins County. That’s the story Nick Helmholdt shared at a Tompkins County Legislature Committee meeting on July 22nd. He’s the Tourism Program Director for the County. “Tourism is rebounding slightly more…
Read MoreA Child’s Parents Tragically Both Drowned; A GoFundMe is Up to Raise Money for His Future
Gunner Henley Mayer. (Provided) NEWFIELD, NY — A boy’s parents tragically drowned in Newfield earlier this month. Relatives are raising funds to help secure his future. The Gunner Henley Mayer Education Fund on GoFundMe has already raised thousands of dollars in only 4 days. Mayer is currently being looked after by his aunts and uncles.…
Read MorePolice Reveal Victim of Taughannock Blvd Shooting
(Provided) ITHACA, NY — Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that took place In Ithaca on Monday. Alan Godfrey, a 32 year old from the Ithaca area, was found dead on the 200 block of Taughannock Boulevard around 12:43 a.m., a well-traveled area of the city. Police believe Godfrey was specifically targeted. …
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