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Tompkins Workforce NY May Help Pay for Your Job Training
Welding (Unsplash) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — Tompkins Workforce NY is paying people to get training for in demand jobs. In this program, a person can receive up to $5000 dollars from Tompkins Workforce NY. Up to $3000 is available for tuition, and up to $2000 for costs like transportation and books. There is a list…
Read MoreNew Yorkers Mixed on Present and Future of Pandemic, New Poll Shows
(Unsplashed) ITHACA, NY — A new Siena College Research Institute poll shines some light on what New Yorkers thoughts are on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of people polled, 68 percent think the worst of the coronavirus is over. An even greater percentage are comfortable in doing activities that were normal before the pandemic,…
Read MoreCollado Stepping Down as President of Ithaca College
Shirley Collado. (Provided) ITHACA, NY — Ithaca College president Shirley Collado is departing from the college She will be assuming the position of President and Chief Executive at College Track, which helps students facing systemic barriers pursue bachelor’s degrees. After the resignation of Thomas Rochon, Collado was named the 9th President of the college in…
Read MoreTropical Storm Elsa Bringing Hazardous Weather to Central New York
Clouds. (Unsplash) ITHACA, NY — Hurricane Elsa is on track towards the northeast, and the National Weather Service is giving a hazardous weather outlook for counties in central New York, including Tompkins and Schuyler counties. The warning is for today and tonight. It states that an eastward moving storm system will interact with the remnants of…
Read MoreTompkins County Infuses Local Tourism with $573,000
Canoeing on Cayuga Lake. (Unsplash) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The Tompkins County Legislature has allocated $573,000 dollars to support its tourism industry. This was done in response to what they heard in April and May from the tourism sector at the Housing and Urban Development meetings. It was also recommended to the full Legislature by…
Read MoreWaffle Frolic on Wheels
Waffle Frolic On The Go. (Provided) ITHACA, NY — Waffle Frolic is opening a Waffle Frolic on the Go Food Trailer. The trailer will be located in the gravel lot behind The Jewelbox. It will be across from Island Health and Fitness, and alongside On The Street Pitas. The restaurant is looking to hire employees…
Read MoreTompkins County Public Library Director Finalist to Give Presentation
Sandy Irwin. (Provided) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — Sandy Irwin, a candidate for the Tompkins County Public Library Director position, is set to give an upcoming public presentation. Irwin will be making her case for the position on Tuesday, July 13th at 5:30. The presentation will be available as a live Zoom webinar. The presentation will…
Read MoreMeet Tompkins County’s Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health
Harrmony Ayers-Friedlander, Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Services. (Provided) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The Tompkins County Mental Health Department is welcoming Harmony Ayers-Friedlander as their new Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Services. Ayers-Friedlander has served in this position as well as Director of Community Services since March, but is only now officially being introduced to…
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