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Covering Ithaca and all of Tompkins County

Producers: Romeo Maslin, Virginia Bentley, TJ Skojec, Eleanor Paterson, Kaitlyn Peconie, Sara O'Malley

Newswatch 03/06/2022

Tonight, gas prices on the rise across the country. Our Breaking News Anchor, Riley Garand, has more on this story and how its affecting New York. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin dial ups his threats against Ukraine and Russia, and Duke Basketball Coach, Coach K, finishes his career. All that and more, tonight, on Newswatch.

Newswatch 03/03/2022

Tonight- Russia takes over a major Ukrainian city, fighting continues on as peace talks try to change the course of war, the refugee crisis worsens as the U.N. announces over one million people have fled the country, mask mandate dropped in New York, White House outlines new Covid plan, and the re-imagining public safety initiative…
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Newswatch 03/01/2022

Coming up tonight, the Tompkins County Health Department removes their mask advisory. Find out what this means for the community and local schools. Plus, big changes are in store for air travelers at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. And a new study finds one COVID-19 vaccine is not effective for children ages 5-11.

Newswatch 02/27/2022

Breaking news, Governor Kathy Hochul lifts the mask mandate in schools. Our breaking news anchor Riley Garand has more on the story. Plus, tensions rising as Russian forces make their way into the 2nd largest city in Ukraine. This as officials from Russia and Ukraine plan to meet at the Belarussian Border. And President Biden…
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Newswatch 11/30/21

Tonight on Newswatch: updates on the Omicron COVID-19 variant. What it means for those here in New York State and around the globe. Plus, Cornell law professor scouted by Biden administration for cabinet position. Where they might be asked to fill in and the latest details on that. And, Newswatch reporter Paige Morrissey gives us…
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Newswatch 11/16/21

This evening on Newswatch: Pfizer makes strides in treating Covid-19. Who, what, and how they are doing it. Plus, will New York City residents be able to see the ball drop in person? Times Square officials make an announcement to New Yorkers. And Newswatch reporter Ori Grady shows viewers the local circus season. All the…
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Newswatch 11/14/21

Tonight on Newswatch, Governor Kathy Hochull expands the number of mass vaccination clinics to children. Find out how many are coming to our area. Plus, a federal judge denies to remove the block on President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses and rock band, Daughtry, announces the death of its lead singer’s daughter. All that…
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Newswatch 11/09/21

Tonight on Newswatch: Cornell and local Ithaca schools on lockdown as suspected active shooter roams the Cayuga Heights neighborhood. Plus, Ithaca approves a plan for decarbonization. Who it affects and why it’s important. More on the Astroworld Travis Scott concert tragedy. Lawsuits being filed and who is being held responsible. All that and more tonight…
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Newswatch 11/07/21

Breaking News tonight, a bomb threat at Cornell University. This as other Ivy Leagues report the same occurrence, find out more and what officials have to say. Plus, U.S Congress passes a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and climate advocates demand action during the climate summit in Glasgow. All that and more, plus Sam Coplin’s weather…
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Newswatch 10/26/21

Breaking news tonight – the FDA official endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children. What comes next and when these vaccines could be made available to the public. Plus, New York versus the City of Ithaca. Local tenant protection laws come in question due to conflicting state opinion. And the latest updates in the Facebook whistleblower…
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