The driver continued to flee after striking the woman, and she was airlifted to a regional trauma center, according to the Ithaca Police Department press release.
tompkins county
Tompkins County Residents Urge Cornell To Modify Reopening Plans
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Cornellians aren’t the only ones affected by the University’s reopening plans — some Tompkins County residents worry that Cornell’s reopening will negatively impact the surrounding areas.
common council
Ithaca to Avoid Worst Case Scenario in Budget Deficit, City Controller Predicts
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The Common Council discussed 5G installation, the budget deficit and Newman Golf Course during Friday’s meeting.
2020 Election
Latest Updates: New York State Primary Election Results
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UPDATE: As of 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, Tompkins County Legislator and assembly candidate Anna Kelles and D.A. challenger Ed Kopko lead election night returns. And downstate in New York’s 17th Congressional District, two Cornell alumni running for Congress are trailing behind a progressive favorite.
Phase two
Cuomo Clears Ithaca, Southern Tier for Phase Two Reopening
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In phase two, barbershops and hair salons, office buildings and retail stores can reopen with a slew of precautionary restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced at a Friday news conference.
tompkins county
Tompkins County Can Begin Reopening May 15, Cuomo Says, As 3 Upstate Regions Meet Health Criteria
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The Southern Tier region of New York State can begin reopening later this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) said on Monday, marking the most significant step so far toward a return to everyday operations in the state.
common council
Ithaca to Cover 50 Households’ Rent for Three Months, 5G Installation Spurs Public Pushback
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During a May 6 Common Council meeting, the city discussed paying for residents’ rent with federal funding from a grant program. The council also discussed the planned 5G installation and responded to residents’ concerns.
cayuga health
Cornell Alum Brings Same-Day Results to Ithaca’s COVID-19 Testing Site
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Thanks to a partnership with alum-founded and Ithaca-based Rheonix Inc., Cayuga Health can offer patients same-day results.
high school
‘Adopt a Senior’ Facebook Group Lifts Area High School Seniors’ Spirits
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As area high schools closed, seniors found their own ways to commemorate graduating, helped with support from community members.
common council
Common Council Approves Emergency Furloughs, Hiring Freezes and Adjustments to Health Insurance for City Employees
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The Ithaca Common Council passed several resolutions regarding furloughs and health insurance for city workers — and also discussed a potential $13 million budget deficit.
COVID-19
Online Exhibits Become the New Normal for Ithaca Museums
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Several museums in Ithaca have shifted exhibits online, as they are categorized as non-essential businesses and forced to stop physical operation.