Coronavirus Update, June 17, 2021

Although New York State’s COVID restrictions have been lifted in most settings, a state of emergency declaration continues. Governor Cuomo still retains many of the broad powers granted to him in March 2020. Amid allegations of sexual harrassment, the State Legislature stripped Cuomo of the ability to issue new orders. Existing directives, like closing businesses…

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Coronavirus Update, June 11, 2021

Tompkins County is reporting no cases of the Coronavirus, and a total of 12 active cases. There have been no new cases for the past two days. This is the first time since August 2020. There are 2 patients currently hospitalized for COVID in Tompkins County. Schuyler County is reporting no new cases of the…

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Coronavirus Update, June 3, 2021

Tompkins County is reporting 8 new cases of the Coronavirus, and a total of 30 active cases. Active COVID hospitalizations have dropped from 4 to One, with all three Tompkins County residents being released. Schuyler County is reporting no new cases of the virus, and a total of 4 active cases of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus Update, June 2, 2021

The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing two pop-up COVID vaccination clinics this week for anyone 18 and older.  Today, there’s a clinic at the Health Department’s Ithaca Mall site. It will run from 8am to 3:30pm. On June 3rd, there’s a clinic at the Green Street Bus Stop. It will run from 10am to…

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Tompkins County Public Library Expanding Hours

Beginning today, the Tompkins County Public Library is making a big expansion to its hours.  They will now be open Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 8pm. On Friday, from 9 to 6, and Saturday from 10 to 5. Browsing and internet sessions will still be limited to 30 minutes, and the Library is still…

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