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Curbside compost will help fight NYC’s ‘most notorious pest’ – the rat

September 29, 2023

Matthew Frye, community educator for New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University, says the curbside compost program is key for controlling rat populations in the city.

New York City

Some New York orchards devastated by late frost

September 13, 2023

Gregory Peck says although some orchards saw significant damage from a late spring frost, other orchards were minimally impacted.

Food & Agriculture

Expedited work permits for migrants a key part of ‘transition to life’ in NYS

August 24, 2023

Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer says allowing migrants to work is an important part of alleviating the crisis. Stephen Yale-Loehr says that problems caused by the recent influx of migrants to New York can be resolved without the courts.

New York City
New York State
Law, Government & Public Policy

As Covid funding expires, ‘fundamental flaw’ in childcare industry remains

September 5, 2023

States are trying to find ways to keep child-care centers afloat after billions in pandemic-era funding is set to run out this month, prompting worries that facility closures could impact workforce participation and limit children’s access to early education. Justine Modica, an expert on the history of childcare labor in America, and Cathy Creighton, co-author of a 2022 report on New York State’s child care industry, are available for interviews.

Law, Government & Public Policy
Labor Relations & Human Resources
Industrial and Labor Relations
Arts and Sciences

‘Worst case scenario’ – Canadian wildfires could impact NY all summer

June 29, 2023

Max Zhang, a professor of engineering at Cornell University, says we’ve seen wildfire smoke pollution in New York before, but the exposure this June could point to future concerns.

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
Physical Sciences & Engineering
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Menlo Micro’s plans have ‘terrific synergy’ with Cornell semiconductor research

July 11, 2023

Krystyn Van Vliet, vice president for research and innovation at Cornell University, says Menlo Micro's plans to move into Tompkins County align well with Cornell’s commitments to the goals of the CHIPS and Science Act.

New York State
Economics and Business

Truly independent redistricting vital to avoid 4th decade of special master-drawn maps

April 20, 2023

Russell Weaver, economic geographer with the ILR School Buffalo Co-Lab, and David Shmoys, professor of operations research and information, are available to discuss the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission's vote on the final Assembly map proposal.

New York State
Law, Government & Public Policy

New, invasive ticks expanding in New York state – things to watch for

March 27, 2023

Laura Harrington, professor of entomology specializing in vector-borne diseases, says she is closely monitoring the invasive Asian longhorned tick as it pushes into New York state. She also shares tips on keeping yourself safe while outdoors.

New York State

Fluctuating temps mean tough choices for NYS maple producers

March 15, 2023

Aaron Wightman, co-director of the Cornell Maple Program and a New York state maple specialist, says that more and more maple producers are tapping earlier to offset the impacts of vacillating temperatures.

New York State

How more mild winters could affect NYS grape and apple crops

February 27, 2023

Jason Londo says he doesn’t expect there has been much damage this year so far, but he has concerns about early budbreak leading to a higher risk of frost damage in the region.

Food & Agriculture
New York State

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