Environment

The Lanternfly Invades: Ithaca's New Invasive Species

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Dec 9, 20203 min read

The Lanternfly Invades: Ithaca's New Invasive Species

An ecological menace has moved into Tompkins County, but you may have to squint to see it.

Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Talks Environmental Justice

WVBR News

Oct 11, 20203 min read

Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Talks Environmental Justice

On Thursday, the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, or EMC, hosted a community outreach event on environmental justice.

Summer Still in Session: Virtual Programs for Tompkins County Kids

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Jul 7, 20203 min read

Summer Still in Session: Virtual Programs for Tompkins County Kids

This summer is not what any of us imagined, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun!

Grace Fairchild

May 25, 20203 min read

Weekend News Recap: May 25

Here’s a recap of the weekend’s top news stories in Ithaca-Tompkins County and beyond, and voting deadlines for June primary.

WVBR News

Apr 24, 20202 min read

TC Legislature Highlights: April 21 Meeting

Legislature Passes Resolution Urging NYS to Release Enhanced Federal Medicaid Matching Funds, Receives Update on County COVID-19 Operations

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Apr 23, 20201 min read

City of Ithaca Issues Bridge Proposal for Public Consideration

Ithacans are encouraged to view the construction proposal and direct comments to the proper channels.

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Apr 23, 20201 min read

Recycle Tompkins: TC Residents Can Purchase Permits, Punchcards, and More Online

Did you know that you can now buy trash disposal punch cards and coupons, solid waste permits, and more without leaving your home?

New website charts daily COVID-19 spread across NYS

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Apr 22, 20201 min read

New website charts daily COVID-19 spread across NYS

A website developed by a Cornell University team offers insight into the rate of coronavirus infections across New York state

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Apr 21, 20204 min read

Paycheck Protection Program: A new interim rule, first round of funding is depleted

What does the future hold?

WVBR News

Apr 3, 20203 min read

Friday News Rundown

Ready for the weekend? First, catch up on stories impacting the Ithaca-Tompkins County community and beyond with the Friday News Rundown.

WVBR News

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Red Cross Urges Families to Remember #EmergenciesDontStop, Practice Fire Safety

Through initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Red Cross reminds us that #EmergenciesDontStop, and encourages fire safety practices

WVBR News

Apr 2, 20201 min read

April Brings National Safe Digging Month

Since more and more people are at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, essential services are more vital than ever before.

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Apr 2, 20202 min read

FASNY Stresses Cooking Safety to Keep Everyone Fire-Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

With many restaurants closed or limited to take-out or delivery services, more New Yorkers are cooking at home.

ACCUWEATHER METEOROLOGISTS PROVIDE UPDATE ON SPRING SNOWSTORM HEADING FOR NORTHEAST

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Mar 21, 20200 min read

ACCUWEATHER METEOROLOGISTS PROVIDE UPDATE ON SPRING SNOWSTORM HEADING FOR NORTHEAST

Dig Safely New York, Inc. Continues Safe Digging Best Practices Education Efforts

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Mar 9, 20202 min read

Dig Safely New York, Inc. Continues Safe Digging Best Practices Education Efforts

www.DigSafelyNewYork.com/ESS

Northeast to experience another atmospheric 'swing and a miss'

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Mar 4, 20202 min read

Northeast to experience another atmospheric 'swing and a miss'

Interstate-95 swath could receive a few tenths of an inch to a couple of inches of snowfall that breaks the snow drought, but the snow may

WVBR News

Feb 28, 20201 min read

TCPL to Host Lecture Series on Backyard Arthropods

ITHACA— Tompkins County Public Library is pleased to partner with Cornell University graduate students to offer a 3-week series of lectures

WVBR News

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Pancakes and more at Cayuga Nature Center’s 38th Annual Maple Fest

(ITHACA, NY) Come to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sunday, March 15th for a wonderful pancake breakfast, a variety of live local music, vendor

WVBR News

Feb 27, 20203 min read

Charges Dropped against Extinction Rebellion Activists in Chase Bank Sit-In

Charges against eight activists were dismissed in Ithaca City Court Wednesday.

Storm pelting Northeast with rain, snow to usher in pattern change

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Feb 27, 20202 min read

Storm pelting Northeast with rain, snow to usher in pattern change

Through Thursday, as the storm strengthens and lifts northward, enough cold air will be drawn in to bring a change to snow or snow showers.

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