Posts by WRFI News Staff
2021 Sales Tax Improves in Tompkins and Schuyler Counties
(Mike Petrucci / Unsplash) ITHACA, NY — Across New York State, 2021 local government sales tax revenue is up by 21 percent on average. That’s compared to sales tax revenue generated between January and July of 2020. Tompkins and Schuyler Counties are a bit above that 21 percent state average. Tompkins County has seen a…
Read MoreTompkins County Health Department Clarifies COVID-19 Testing Recommendations
(Dominick Recckio / Tompkins County) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The Tompkins County Health Department is clarifying its recommendations around COVID-19 testing. First off, the Health Department recommends getting a PCR test whenever possible. They are the most sensitive and reliable way to test for COVID-19. They are available through the Cayuga Health System. All Tompkins…
Read MoreHEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY AND REGION
This is a press release from the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response. To submit Community Announcements to WRFI Community Radio News, email news@ithacaradio.org. ITHACA, NY — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today (Tuesday), with heat index values reaching well into the 90s for most of the area. The heat advisory…
Read MoreMarist Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Think Cuomo Should Resign
Governor Cuomo at a press conference on reducing incidents of gun violence in New York City in Brooklyn on July 14, 2021. (Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — A majority of New Yorkers think Governor Cuomo should resign. That’s according to an overnight poll from the Marist…
Read MoreFederal Extension on Eviction Moratorium Includes Tompkins County
(Jimmy Jordan/WRFI) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The CDC has issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with a substantial or high level of COVID-19 transmission. The moratorium order will last until October 3rd and includes Tompkins County, as well as nearby Seneca, Chenango, and Onondaga Counties. The country wide moratorium would have expired…
Read MoreLooking for Shipwrecks in Seneca Lake
Discovery of shipwreck in Seneca Lake (Canal Corportation) SCHUYLER COUNTY, NY — Explorers are attempting to find history nearly 400 feet deep in Seneca Lake. The Seneca Lake Archaeological and Bathymetric Survey Project is taking pictures of sunken, 19th century shipwrecks. Remote Operated Vehicle technology will take underwater pictures of the shipwrecks. The ultimate goal is…
Read MoreAsteri Ithaca Gets Financial Boost From State
Asteri Ithaca (The Vecino Group) ITHACA, NY — Asteri Ithaca is set to receive $52 million from New York State. The money is a part of $270 million in funding that Governor Cuomo announced would go toward affordable housing developments. Asteri Ithaca is a 12 story mixed use building with 181 affordable apartments. Of those…
Read MoreNational Science Foundation Picks TC3 for STEM Initiative
Tompkins Cortland Community College (Provided) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) to join Project Vision. The initiative aims to support community colleges’ STEM programs and build their capacity so they can apply for the competitive grants that the NSF offers. TC3 faculty will get support…
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