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IPD Investigating a Mugging Near Commons

By Jimmy Jordan

ITHACA, NY — The Ithaca Police are investigating a mugging that occurred at about 1:15am on West State Street on Sunday. Police say a man was walking home towards the Commons when 3 black males approached him, demanding his property. Police report that the man tried to reason with the suspects before being struck with…

Tompkins Co. Medical Director, Dr. Klepack, On the Delta Variant And Breakthrough Infections

By Jimmy Jordan

Tompkins County has seen a surge in cases of COVID-19. As of Friday, August 6th, there are 90 active cases in Tompkins County. Two weeks ago there were just 4.Data from the Tompkins County Health Department shows a rise in breakthrough cases as well. All of this is largely being attributed to the more transmissible…

Majority of Last Week’s COVID Cases Were in Fully Vaccinated People; Total Number of Positive Cases Represent 0.2 Percent of Tompkins County Resident

By Jimmy Jordan

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The Tompkins County Health department published data on Thursday regarding cases of COVID-19 by vaccination status. Between May 1st and July 31st, 27 percent of COVID cases detected in Tompkins County were in fully vaccinated people. That’s 84 reported cases out of a total of 315 known cases for those 3…

Marist Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Think Cuomo Should Resign

By WRFI News Staff

    TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — A majority of New Yorkers think Governor Cuomo should resign. That’s according to an overnight poll from the Marist Institute For Public Opinion.  An investigative report released by state Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday found that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, and that his Executive Chamber had fostered…

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