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New York Outdoor Seating Extension is Just a Silver Lining for Restaurants

By Jimmy Jordan

ITHACA, NY — New York state has extended the order allowing restaurants to more easily operate on municipal sidewalks and closed streets. That order was considered a lifeline for an industry hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic when it was initially issued in March of 2020. The application process with the New York State Liquor…

The Friends of Stewart Park Celebrate The Park’s Centennial Bash

By Esther Racoosin

The Friends of Stewart Park gathered on Sunday, July 11 to celebrate the park’s centennial with cupcakes and music. The Centennial Birthday Bash took place one week after the initial planned date, due to trees in the park being heavily damaged in severe thunderstorms. Rick Manning, the Executive Director of the Friends of Stewart Park,…

Cost of Living is Up, but the Living Wage in Tompkins County Stagnates. Why? Federal Healthcare Subsidies.

By Jimmy Jordan

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The Living Wage in Tompkins County went down by 5 cents, from $15.37 to $15.32. The reason being: new Federal subsidies for health insurance. Although, those subsidies are temporary. Tompkins County’s Living Wage is calculated every two years by Alternatives Federal Credit Union. Alternatives calculates a Living Wage for their own…

Collado Stepping Down as President of Ithaca College

By WRFI News Staff

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 February of 2017.…

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