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.
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WVBR News
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Coronavirus Containment at Cornell and in Tompkins County
On Cornell University’s Ithaca campus, COVID-19 seems to be largely under control. How is the rest of the region faring?
Grace Fairchild
Jul 30, 202010 min read
No Matter How Schools Reopen, the ADA Still Applies
This transcript is from extended cut of an interview with Joe Zesski from the Northeast ADA that aired on July 24th’s Talk of the Town.
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
May 20, 20203 min read
TC Legislature Highlights: May 19, 2020
May 20, 2020: The Tompkins County Board Administration released the following highlights from Tuesday's meeting.
WVBR News
May 13, 20202 min read
GreenStar Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19, According to TCHD
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification that a GreenStar employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Grace Fairchild
May 11, 20201 min read
Finger Lakes Announced One of Three Regions Eligible for Phase I of Reopening
Gov. Cuomo announced Monday that the Finger Lakes region, Mohawk Valley region, and Southern Tier have met Phase I reopening criteria.
WVBR News
May 4, 20201 min read
Health Department Seeks Information About a Dog to Rule Out Rabies Infection
The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person at the Cornell Arboretum in Ithaca
WVBR News
Apr 26, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Testing Criteria Expanded to Include Essential Workers
This weekend, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that testing for COVID-19 will be made available for essential workers.
WVBR News
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Antibody blood tests for COVID-19 as compared to swab tests
On Friday, April 24, The Tompkins County Health Department circulated the following guest column from Dr. Klepack, Medical Director of TCHD
WVBR News
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
WVBR News
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Cloth Masks Available for Immediate Distribution to Essential Businesses
After last week's mandate that all of NY wear face masks in public, TCHD links to a form for essential businesses to request masks.
WVBR News
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Bridges Cornell Heights Teams with Cayuga Medical Mobile Testing Van
Bridges Cornell Heights, an assisted living residence for seniors in Ithaca, announces covid-19 mobile testing with Cayuga Medical Center
WVBR News
Apr 16, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Exposure Warning: Lansing Mirabito Employee Tests Positive
TCHD received notification that a Mirabito employee at the Lansing Mirabito Convenience Store tested positive for COVID-19.
WVBR News
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Friday News Rundown, April 10
Congratulations— you've made it to Friday! Here's a rundown of news impacting the Ithaca-Tompkins County community this week.
WVBR News
Apr 7, 20205 min read
Cornell PhD Student Awarded Breast Cancer Coalition Research Grant
Three research proposals have been awarded funding by the Breast Cancer Coalition.
WVBR News
Apr 6, 20206 min read
Tuesday News Rundown
Welcome to Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Here's your rundown of news impacting the Ithaca-Tompkins County community and beyond.
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
Ithaca Farmers Market: Opens for outdoor season as an essential grocery outlet
While this year has been anything but ordinary so far, the Ithaca community can still count on the market for their Saturday groceries.
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
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