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Read MoreKendal at Ithaca Reaches 100% Vaccination
An Ithaca nursing home has become one of the first in the state to reach 100 percent vaccination of both residents and workers. According to WSYR the Kendal at Ithaca facility is one of just 13 nursing homes to reach the mark in New York State. The facility houses 340 residents over the age of…
Read MoreNot all healthcare workers in New York State are required to have a Covid-19 vaccination.
Not all healthcare workers in New York State are required to have a Covid-19 vaccination. Governor Cuomo’s August mandate requiring vaccinations by September 27th only covers agencies regulated by the state Department of Health or the state university system. Governor Hochul announced on Thursday that she “did not have the authority” to mandate employee vaccinations…
Read MoreTompkins Health Department Releases Guidance for COVID Booster Shots
Tompkins County Health Department has released new guidance for third and booster doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. A booster dose is recommended for certain adults who received the second of two doses of the vaccine at least 6 months ago including those: 65 or older, living in a long-term care facility, or those 50-64…
Read More2021 Sales Tax Improves in Tompkins and Schuyler Counties
(Mike Petrucci / Unsplash) ITHACA, NY — Across New York State, 2021 local government sales tax revenue is up by 21 percent on average. That’s compared to sales tax revenue generated between January and July of 2020. Tompkins and Schuyler Counties are a bit above that 21 percent state average. Tompkins County has seen a…
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 MoreSevere Flooding in Watkins Glen
Flooding in the Village of Watkins Glen on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. (Watkins Glen Police) WATKINS GLEN, NY — Watkins Glen has been hit with severe flooding. The village was suffered a flash flood catalyzed by a severe thunderstorm and heavy downpour last night. Watkins Glen Police report that some parts of the Village were…
Read MoreOffices Remain Vacant as Tompkins County Economy Recovers from COVID
Empty Office Space (Sergei Wing / Unsplash) ITHACA, NY — The Tompkins County Legislature heard a presentation on the county’s economic recovery from COVID at their July 6th meeting. It came from Heather McDaniels, president of Ithaca Area Economic Development. McDaniels identified several areas that would require additional support to recover from the effects of the…
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