Posts by WRFI News Staff

The City of Ithaca is creating a new “Ithaca Anchor Storefront Recovery Loan Fund” to help certain local businesses survive Coronavirus related revenue shortfalls, says the Ithaca Times. The program will give assistance to businesses considered “anchors” to the city, either because of their critical location, importance to the local economic recovery or the community…

Ithaca College has released its long-awaited official reactivation plan, outlining protocols the school will follow as it welcomes students back later this month. The students will be asked back to campus in waves starting at the end of the month, confirming an early notice released in late June. According to the Ithaca Voice, the first…

The last of Watkins Glen International’s auto racing schedule was black-flagged earlier this week. Auto racing fans witnessed a complete elimination of 2020 auto racing at the storied race course with the announcement that the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix on September 13th will have “no spectators”.  Other low profit races that same weekend from smaller…

As of August 11, the Tompkins County Public Library is offering limited Internet and self-service copy, fax, and print services. Previously, TCPL was making their computers available for county residents who have not yet completed the census. Now, visitors of all ages will be able to use the internet for 30 minutes a day to…

Tompkins County is designating its Sheriff’s Office as the primary force in charge of responding to gatherings that violate the state’s orders on mask wearing, social distancing, and density. It was announced Friday by the county that the office would be collaborating with other agencies and public safety officials from local higher education institutions to…

Public schools in all areas of New York will be able to open in the fall, according to an announcement made Friday by Governor Andrew Cuomo. His declaration Friday morning during a call to reporters was long awaited by the community, and area school officials.    Tompkins and Schuyler county schools are located in the Southern…