Posts by WRFI News Staff
NY State Bills to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining Have Uncertain Future
SUMMARY Cryptocurrency mining might just make it impossible for New York State to meet it’s climate goals, outlined in the New Your State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. There’s a bill in the New York State Legislature calling for a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining, but with the end of this Legislative Session coming up…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, June 3, 2021
Tompkins County is reporting 8 new cases of the Coronavirus, and a total of 30 active cases. Active COVID hospitalizations have dropped from 4 to One, with all three Tompkins County residents being released. Schuyler County is reporting no new cases of the virus, and a total of 4 active cases of COVID-19.
Read MoreStabbing on Ithaca Commons Under Investigation
A stabbing occurred on the west end of the Ithaca Commons at approximately 4:39am. The Ithaca Police Department is reporting that the victim sustained serious injuries and significant blood loss. The victim was able to walk to a nearby gas station, call 911, and was transported by helicopter to a regional hospital. The IPD press…
Read MoreTompkins County Supports State Moratorium on Cryptocurrency Mining
The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution supporting a state moratorium on Cryptocurrency mining. The moratorium is a part of a bill before the New York state legislature, drafted by Assemblymember Anna Kelles. Cryptocurrency mining can be very energy intensive. Greenidge Generation LLC is a gas-fired power plant on Seneca Lake. They’re currently mining…
Read MoreA Mental Health Crisis Turns Dangerous at CARS, IPD and TCMH De-Escalate Situation
Yesterday, someone experiencing a mental health criss and wielding a knife briefly occupied the lobby Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) building in downtown Ithaca. The Ithaca Police Department responded to the scene. IPD says that the man was threatening people inside CARS with the blade and destroying property in the building. The Ithaca Voice reports…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, June 2, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing two pop-up COVID vaccination clinics this week for anyone 18 and older. Today, there’s a clinic at the Health Department’s Ithaca Mall site. It will run from 8am to 3:30pm. On June 3rd, there’s a clinic at the Green Street Bus Stop. It will run from 10am to…
Read MoreIthaca Releases Protest Guidance for Police and Citizens
The Ithaca Police Department has revealed protest guidelines in collaboration with the City’s Community Police Board (CPB). The City previously didn’t have any official ones. These new guidelines stem from a protest in front of the Ithaca Police Department on October 22nd. Six people were arrested and protestors were pepper sprayed. Confusion in the public…
Read MoreTompkins County Public Library Expanding Hours
Beginning today, the Tompkins County Public Library is making a big expansion to its hours. They will now be open Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 8pm. On Friday, from 9 to 6, and Saturday from 10 to 5. Browsing and internet sessions will still be limited to 30 minutes, and the Library is still…
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