Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

2 days ago | wskg.org | Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

Voters cast ballots in primaries across New York on Tuesday. General elections will take place November 4. Here are some of the preliminary results for primary elections in Tompkins and Broome counties:Tompkins CountyPrimary results for Tompkins County are in following a primary election season that saw many open elected positions but few competitive races. In Ithaca, primary spots for all common council wards were up for grabs.

1 week ago | wskg.org | Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

This week, Cornell University announced efforts to reduce its budget amid financial turmoil following federal funding cuts. The university is the largest employer in Tompkins County, employing 11,285 people. Cornell officials did not specify how large cuts or potential layoffs will be or where they will be made. WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo spoke with Ithaca reporter Aurora Berry about what the news means for people who work and study at Cornell, and the larger Tompkins County community.

1 week ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo |Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

“No Kings” demonstrations took place across the Southern Tier Saturday, joining nationwide rallies in protest of the Trump administration. The protests were organized nationally by groups including Indivisible and 50501. National organizers estimated over 5 million people participated in more than 2,000 protests.

2 weeks ago | wskg.org | Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

This is a developing story. Steuben County declared a state of emergency in multiple towns after heavy rainfall and flooding Monday night. As of 9:30 p.m. Monday, the towns of Canisteo, Bath, Cameron, Urbana, Pulteny, and Wayne were all under states of emergency. The following roadways are affected: SR36, SR248, SR54, SR 54-A, CR10, CR15, CR14, CR119, CR87, CR88, CR89. First responders and highway crews are actively responding to multiple calls.

3 weeks ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo |Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

The Park Church is hosting its third annual Elmira Pride Festival downtown on Saturday. “Our goal this year was to have a safe place for joy,” said Jenny Monroe, Chairperson for the Elmira Pride Festival. The church has been at the forefront of social justice since its inception. It was started in 1846 by abolitionists who worked to safely provide passage for enslaved people through Elmira on their way to freedom.