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Tropical Storm Elsa Bringing Hazardous Weather to Central New York

By WRFI News Staff

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 Elsa.…

Tompkins County Infuses Local Tourism with $573,000

By WRFI News Staff

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 its Housing and Economic Development…

Waffle Frolic on Wheels

By WRFI News Staff

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 to work in the food truck.…

Stewart Park Remains Closed, Family Fun Day Canceled

By Jimmy Jordan

ITHACA, NY — Stewart Park is still closed to the public and, as a result, Friends of Stewart Park are cancelling their Family Fun Day today. The organization officially cancelled the event last night.  Serious storm damage from June keeps Stewart Park off limits. Trees were toppled and branches strewn throughout. The City of Ithaca’s…

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