start-up
Cornell Alumnus Launches Start-Up That Offers Virtual Home Maintenance Assistance
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The start-up Dwelling connects homeowners with professionals, how-to videos and resources to provide remote repairs during the pandemic.
district attorney
Heated District Attorney Race Wraps Up Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
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The race for Tompkins County District Attorney has seen its fair share of mudslinging: Edward Kopko had routinely slammed incumbent Matthew Van Houten’s record on racial justice, an increasingly pertinent campaign message amid a national reckoning on racial injustice in the United States.
cornell progressives
Cornell Progressives Demands ‘Coronavirus Student Bailout’ from Administration
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The group, formerly Cornell for Bernie, posted the demands on social media — which include a 30 percent tuition refund for the spring 2020 semester.
cornell agriculture
Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station Forced To Make Significant Changes
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Cornell University Agricultural Agricultural Experiment Station, responsible for research farms and greenhouses, makes major adjustments due to COVID-19.
unemployment
How To File For Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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The slew of lay-offs due to the pandemic has increased the need for unemployment insurance. Here is a guide on how to apply and what to expect out of the process.
Elections
Tompkins County Democratic Committee To Host Virtual Candidate Forum Tuesday
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In the age of social distancing, the Tompkins County Democratic Committee will host its first live streamed candidate forum to help candidates broadcast their messages to voters.
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Cornell Community Rallies to Make Masks to Address PPE Shortages
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With nationwide shortages of personal protective equipment, members across the Cornell community are contributing to the pandemic effort.