Posts by Devon Jezek
July 7, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Tompkins County Health Department is warning the community about monkeypox. Monkeypox spreads through skin-to-skin contact or prolonged close contact with an infected person. Though there are no cases in the county, 86 cases have occurred across the state. In a press release, county Public Health Director, Frank Kruppa said the agency is working “to…
Read MoreJune 29, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Community Health Services Immunizations Clinic returns to Ithaca on July 8th. The program provides all immunizations recommended by the CDC for uninsured and underinsured adults and children. The clinic will be open on Fridays, and an appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, call 607-274-6604. To determine whether you or your child qualify for…
Read MoreJune 27, 2022 Daily Headlines
The New York State Police department is warning the public not to share personal information with callers claiming to be state troopers. According to police, the scammers are telling New Yorkers that there is a legal case against them, and asking for personal information. The phone number used for the calls appears as a New…
Read MoreJune 24, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Supreme Court overturned New York’s concealed carry law in a six to three vote yesterday morning. ABC 7 said the justices ruled that requiring people to demonstrate a need to carry a gun in public violated the Second Amendment. The ruling will have implications for gun restrictions across the country. Here in New York,…
Read MoreJune 23, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Tompkins County Health Department says local pediatricians are preparing to administer COVID vaccines to children at least six months old, now that they have been approved by the FDA The Pfizer vaccine is available for children ages six months to four years old, and the Moderna vaccine is available for children ages six months…
Read MoreJune 21, 2022 Daily Headlines
According to NPR, new legislation banning the sale of body armor to civilians in New York may not be effective. The new legislation will not affect the sale of the armor like that worn by the gunman at the Buffalo supermarket shooting. The gunman wore a steel-plated vest which does not fall under the category…
Read MoreJune 17, 2022 Daily Headlines
In observance of Juneteenth, the TCAT will run on a reduced service on Monday, June 20th. Though Juneteenth is on the 19th, most employers also observe the holiday on the 20th. Instead of operating on a typical weekday schedule on Monday, TCAT will operate on Sunday’s schedule, which ends earlier in the day and has…
Read MoreJune 15, 2022 Daily Headlines
Last Saturday, activists formed a picket line at the Starbucks located off of the Commons to draw attention to their frustration with the company and its decision to close the College Avenue location. According to The Ithaca Voice, supporters marched in front of the cafe for several hours in response to Starbucks management not guaranteeing…
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