Posts by George Christopher
April 25th, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is alerting residents of therapeutic treatments for COVID-19. The TCHD says that older residents, or those at risk for severe illness may be eligible for prescribed therapeutics. Medications to treat COVID-19 are widely available in Tompkins County through local pharmacies. Residents seeking treatment should contact their primary health care…
Read MoreApril 22nd, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Ithaca Youth Bureau Summer Camp is facing staffing shortages. According to Spectrum News, the camp is only accepting 50% of its usual capacity and slots for campers filled very quickly this spring. There is currently a waitlist for campers and the camp will add more slots if it can bring in more staff. The…
Read MoreApril 21st, 2022 Daily Headlines
On Tuesday, the Tompkins County Legislature voted to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for county employees. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation slaves in the United States. The measure passed unanimously by a vote of 14-0. Legislator Anne Korman celebrated the vote saying Juneteenth is an “observance of the hardships and losses suffered by African Americans.” Legislator…
Read MoreApril 20th, 2022 Daily Headlines
On Monday, state Assemblywoman Anna Kelles and state Senator Rachel May endorsed Lea Webb for state Senate. Webb is running in the new 53rd Senate district, a heavily Democratic seat that includes both Ithaca and Binghamton. Kelles represents the 125th State Assembly district made up of Tompkins County and part of Cortland County. May represents…
Read MoreApril 19, 2022 Daily Headlines
This May Bike Walk Tompkins will be hosting “Streets Alive! Ithaca” a community event on the city’s southside. According to the Ithaca Journal, the event will shut down neighborhood streets to motor vehicles for several hours to allow residents to enjoy various activities. The event is scheduled for Sunday May 1st beginning at 1 P.M.…
Read MoreApril 18th, 2022 Daily Headlines
The New York Working Families Party has endorsed Tiffany Kumar for Ithaca’s Fourth Ward Common Council seat. The party touted Kumar’s work with the Ithaca Tenants Union, and her support for a $15 minimum wage for student workers. Kumar is challenging Incumbent councilor Patrick Mehler in the Democratic primary. Mehler was appointed to the council…
Read MoreApril 15th, 2022 Daily Headlines
The Tompkins County Health Department has issued COVID-19 precautions ahead of the holiday weekend. Residents are encouraged to wear high quality masks like KN-95s when around those who are ill, are not vaccinated, immunocompromised, at high risk of severe illness, or are on public transit. Residents are also urged to get tested if experiencing COVID…
Read MoreApril 14th, 2022 Daily Headlines
Two republicans have filed enough signatures to appear on the Republican Primary Ballot for Ithaca’s Special Mayoral Election. According to the Ithaca Voice, conservative activist Zachary Winn and William Metro, better known as “Magic Man” are the only two republican candidates who have filed designating petitions with the Board of Elections. Winn has filed a…
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