Posts by WRFI News Staff
Cornell Engaged Grant to support opioid use research project
Each year, Cornell University awards engaged research grants to community centered projects. This year, they awarded four grants totaling 192,000 dollars to community centered projects. One of the projects that received this public service grant is working to address opioid use in the greater Ithaca community. WRFI news intern, Maia Noah reports.
Read MoreWith Code Blue Coming to an End, Homeless Services Shift Gears
The warm days of mid-April bring a new feeling of assurance and excitement to many, but it also spells uncertainty for New York’s Homeless. In New York State, Code Blue is in effect anytime the temperature reaches 32 degrees or lower. December 1st through April 15th is considered a mandatory Code Blue period. During these…
Read MoreSchuyler County Tables Vote on Cryptocurrency Mining Resolution, Crypto Operations Inquire into Watkins Glen
Cryptocurrency mining has become an issue of ongoing discussion in the Finger Lakes. On Monday night, the Schuyler County Legislature reviewed a resolution asking the DEC to develop regulations around cryptocurrency mining. But, they chose to table the vote until next month’s meeting Legislators said they felt like they needed more time to research cryptocurrency…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 13th, 2021
New York State will allow commencement events in 2021, including those hosting more than 500 guests. According to the Albany Times-Union, state public health directives will provide strict guidelines for schools that are planning their celebrations. Indoor and outdoor events will have capacity limits that will vary depending on the location and size of the…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 12, 2021
On Wednesday, Schuyler County Public Health is holding a vaccine drive. They will be administering the first dose of the moderna vaccine to all adults 18 and older. Anyone who lives, works, or studies in New York state is eligible. The drive will take place between 4 and 6pm on Wednesday at the Watkins Glen…
Read MoreWhich Way Forward: What the Plan is Made of
On April 1st, Ithaca and Tompkins County submitted their plans for reforming public safety. Although the Common Council and the County Legislature have committed to the points of their plans, they still have a long way to go before they’re realized. The recommendations don’t have the mechanics and power of policy behind them yet, and…
Read MoreGolden Opportunity – Providing Equitable Education
Since 2005, Golden Opportunity has been providing free professional tutoring to students in the Ithaca City School District who would not otherwise have access to this kind of help. Starting in second grade, students performing below grade level are paired with a tutor who will stay with them till eighth grade. Listen to learn more…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 9, 2021
Tompkins county has the highest vaccination rate in New York State among counties in it’s population bracket. Among all New York state counties, Tompkins comes in 2nd for it’s percentage of the population vaccinated. 45.1% of all county residents have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Among senior citizens, 75% have…
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