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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND / FLICKR Chrissy Mason, one of the owners of the Take Charge Strength Studio in Mexico, said the past year has been tough. They saw a 20% drop from 2019 after the state forced gyms to close down for several months. Even after these fitness facilities were allowed to reopen, Mason said things did not return to normal. “We have some clients who are very skittish about being around other people,” Mason said.  “We used to have 10-17 people in a class and now we st...

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY (WSKG) – Even with state and federal moratoria in place, the fear of eviction still exists.  A coalition in Ithaca, powered by a $1 million grant, is trying to address the problems faced by tenants vulnerable to eviction. Liddy Bargar, a housing expert at the Tompkins County Human Services Coalition, said evictions are a racial equity issue. “We know that based on the local data that we got that Black, female head of household is the highest, the most likely to be evict...

ITHACA, NY -- After a difficult 2020 and 25 years in law enforcement, Ithaca Police Chief Dennis Nayor is ready for a break. “2020 was such a relentless pace,” he said. “We were dealing with major issues — managing the response to the pandemic, civic unrest — it’s just completely all consuming. You don’t get to choose the pace, you just have to keep up with it.” With a retirement slated for spring 2021, Nayor said he wanted a little bit more time to see a...

Claims that the COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility is spreading across social media and these posts might be scaring some women out of getting their shot. An OB-GYN talks about fertility concerns ...

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Adults and teens over the age of 16 can make an appointment to get vaccinated, but a large portion of the population is still unable to get vaccinated, kids. A pediatrician explains why kids aren...

ITHACA, NY -- Say what you want about the winters in Ithaca, but if you can put aside the frigid temperatures and channel your inner kid, you’re in for a treat. When it comes to sledding, Ithaca has some of the best hills around… just hold on to your hat and enjoy the ride.  Boothroyd Hill On Ithaca Colleges campus, the most popular sledding spot among students is the hill located behind Boothroyd hall, overlooking the Athletic and Events Center.  Interestingly enough, in the â...

Its not uncommon to experience mild side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It may be tempting to be proactive and take painkillers before your appointment, but one doctor says you might ...

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