Posts by George Christopher

The Ithaca Festival will be returning to the Ithaca Commons this June according to the Ithaca Voice. The festival has been on a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival is scheduled for June 2nd through the 5th. COVID cases have seen a sharp decline in Tompkins County following the winter surge. …

Yesterday, crisis counselors at Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service of Tompkins County announced they have unionized through the Communication Workers of America. According to the Tompkins County Workers Center, the SPCS voluntarily recognized the union. This means a unionization vote, originally scheduled for next month, won’t be necessary. The workers will be represented through the…

Yesterday, Ithaca resident, and environmental activist Vanessa Fajans-Turner formally launched her campaign for congress in New York’s 22nd District. Fajans-Turner joins a crowded field of democrats with 7 candidates already launching their campaigns. Fajans-Turner is the first Ithaca resident to jump into the race, which has so far been dominated by Syracuse and Onondaga County…

Cornell is no longer requiring “surveillance testing” for fully vaccinated and boostered people. According to WHCU Radio, cases at Cornell have remained low. The university is also encouraging students to practice caution during the upcoming february break, and is encouraging testing before returning to campus. Students who aren’t vaccinated and boostered will still be required…

Schuyler County Public Health will be hosting a COVID vaccine clinic this Friday at the Watkins Glen Community Center. The clinic will be open from 9:00 A.M. to noon and will offer the vaccine free of charge to all residents 12 and older. For more information visit the public health department website at Schuylercounty.us ——-…

New York is pursuing a statewide study of broadband access. According to the Ithaca Voice, the new program has halted a similar study in Tompkins County. The study is part of the $1 Billion ConnectAll Initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul during the state of the state address earlier this year. The study is meant…

Yesterday, Ithaca suffered a water main break that impacted West Hill and downtown residents. According to the Ithaca Voice, residents and businesses were struck with low water pressure, and discoloration. The break occurred at Taughannock Blvd. and West Buffalo Street. Repairs are expected to be completed by tomorrow. Until then, residents impacted by discoloration are…