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The BA.2 omicron variant now accounts for more than half of new COVID-19 infections in the United States, according to the CDC. Grant Johnson breaks down the virus' presence in Tompkins County and what it means for positivity rates and hospitalizations in the county. Airdate: March 31, 2022 Reporter: Grant Johnson Camera: Erika Liberati, Mark Scaglione Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Downtown Ithaca, NY Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

2020 marked a record year for pet sales in Texas and around the world. While everyone was locked up inside people searched for furry companions. With families spending more time at home, an animal rights group wants to urge Frisco residents to stay away from one establishment. Grant Johnson caught up with the group to learn about their fight. Airdate: January 21, 2021 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Susie Seymour, Rebecca Whitehouse, Adeline Alcala Camera: Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Frisco, TX Company: Rock Hill Media Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

History was made as 44-year-old Victor Glover Jr. became the first Black astronaut ever to being a 6-month tour on the International Space Station. Grant Johnson spoke to his father who lives in Prosper about his son's incredible accomplishment. Airdate: December 1, 2020 Reporter: Grant Johnson Featuring: Victor Glover Sr., Jeanette Glover Camera: Grant Johnson, Anica Hankey Writing: Grant Johnson Company: Rock Hill Media ★ OTHER INFORMATION ★ Music ► None Editing Software ► Final Cut Pro X Camera ►Sony NEX-EA50 Legal ► Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating an incident in the Ithaca Commons mid-afternoon last week. The victim in the theft and fight that took place Monday afternoon was William Metro, also known as “The Magic Man.” Grant Johnson spoke with The Magic Man to learn about the incident. Airdate: April 19, 2022 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: William Metro, Clayton Davis Camera: Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Ithaca, NY Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

For many people, ornaments are used as a symbol for significant places, people, or events. McKinney resident, Mik Messer added a new ornament to his tree from the house of all houses. Reporters: Grant Johnson, Cristina Folsom Featuring: Mik Messer Camera: Grant Johnson Writing: Cristina Folsom Filming Location: McKinney, TX Company: Eagle Nation News

Grant Johnson talks to Frisco Police officer, Radd Rotello about the 6 attacks in Frisco TX. He also sits down with Sheri Devore who was an attack victim that shared her story. What is the city doing about the coyote? Airdate: February 7, 2019 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Sheri Devore, Officer Radd Rotello Camera: Haylee Brown Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Frisco, TX Company: Eagle Nation News Season 6, Episode 59 https://youtu.be/j4RS2oBwT-c

Grant Johnson is live at Ithaca High School, where students can now choose if they want to wear facial coverings. Airdate: March 3, 2022 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Camera: Mark Scaglione, Erika Liberati Filming Location: Ithaca High School Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

For adults with special needs, opportunities for job training can be few and far between. But not at Hugs Cafè, they can get professional experience from caring people who are treated more like family than employees. Airdate: January 15, 2021 Reporter: Grant Johnson Featuring: Travis Greenwall, Laine Harden, Maria Caccavale Camera: Anica Hankey, Kyla Lewis, Bronwyn Liber Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: McKinney, TX Company: Rock Hill Media Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

For students who forgot to pack their winter clothing or just wanted to grab a pair of new boots without leaving Ithaca, they were in luck this week. L.L. Bean brought their famous Bootmobile to the Cornell campus and Grant Johnson got the chance to meet the team behind the Bootmobile’s “Adventure Together” tour. Airdate: November 5, 2021 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Molly Swindall, Camera: Paige Morrissey, Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Cornell University Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

More than 90,000 school districts utilize video calling softwares such as Zoom for their online schooling. Students, teachers, and administrators have become targets of attacks by hackers with profanity and graphic images. How can you prevent this from happening to your call? Airdate: May 14, 2020 Reporter: Grant Johnson Company: Eagle Nation News ★ OTHER INFORMATION ★ Music ► None Editing Software ► Final Cut Pro X Camera ►Sony NEX-EA50 Legal ► Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

2021 marks 50 years since a historical building in Downtown Ithaca got a second chance after being saved from demolition. Grant Johnson took a visit to the Dewitt Building to speak to business owners about the important milestone. Airdate: November 12, 2021 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Rebecca Stocking, Rylan Broadwell Camera: Paige Morrissey, Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Dewitt Mall, 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

On March 16, 2020, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo required all restaurants to close indoor dining and turn to curbside and outdoor dining solutions. For unique businesses like one in downtown Ithaca, they are still recovering nearly a year and a half later. Grant Johnson went downtown to Alley Cat Cafe, where the owner's "feline" a bit better about the business. Airdate: October 8, 2021 Reporter: Grant Johnson Featuring: Aimee Canderlario, Kristin O'Scammon Camera: Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Alley Cat Cafe- Ithaca, NY Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-johnson-62a10b191/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

The Elite Hawks step team found their rhythm and auditioned for the 2021 Hill's Top Talent. Grant Johnson caught up with them at their last performance before the show. Airdate: March 18, 2021 Reporter: Grant Johnson Camera: Anica Hankey Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Rock Hill High School Company: Rock Hill Media Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

For close to two years, Ithaca Murals and the Finger Lakes Reuse Center work together to bring the values and creativity of Ithaca to the walls of the Reuse store. Grant Johnson spoke to the artists and organizers to learn how the project is adding a splash of color and cause to Ithaca. Airdate: December 3, 2021 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Diane Cohen, Audra Linsner, Caleb Thomas, Terrance Vann Camera: Grant Johnson, Paige Morrissey Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Finger Lakes Reuse Center, Ithaca NY Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

Mrs. Rebecca Bonner allowed her 580 elementary art students to create a small doodle on a plain white dress to make them excited for the end of school art show. Her daughter posted a photo of her mom and it went viral attracting CNN, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and People Magazine. Airdate: April 29, 2019 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Rebecca Bonner Camera: Anica Hankey, Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: McAuliffe Elementary School, Highland Village TX Company: Eagle Nation News Season 6, Episode 92 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J09nNjKzink

As a severe thunderstorm made its way through Prosper, TX, the Smith family took shelter in the safety of their home. On the night of April 17th, tragedy struck the family in the form of lightning. After their house was completely destroyed, the community helped out and raised $14,0000. CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/lightning-destroyed-the-smith-home-please-help Airdate: April 30, 2019 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Justin Smith, Courtney Smith Camera: Grant Johnson, Haylee Brown Writing: Grant Johnson, Haylee Brown Filming Location: Prosper TX Company: Eagle Nation News Season 6, Episode 93 https://youtu.be/B4Q3q1Fisp8

Global supply chain issues put a strain on what products are and are not available on the shelves of stores for consumers this year. As the holiday season approaches, local toy shop owners worry they won't be able to keep their shelves stocked from shipping delays on imported toys. Airdate: December 24, 2021 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Greta Perl, William Schmidt, Jennifer Engel Camera: Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Ithaca, NY Company: Ithaca College Television Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjohnsontv/ Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

Grant Johnson heads to Stonebriar Mall in Frisco to discover KidZania's journey to the US and the engaging opportunities kids ages 4-14 have. Airdate: December 2, 2019 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Xavier Lopez Camera: Haylee Brown Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Stonebriar Mall (Frisco, TX) Company: Eagle Nation News Season 7, Episode 53 https://youtu.be/OnporDXITeE

Small businesses were hit hardest by COVID-19 because they are without the support and backing from corporations and investors. Grant Johnson sent out to see if online storefronts and sales are going to be enough to keep them open during the coronavirus. Airdate: December 15, 2020 Reporters: Grant Johnson, Anica Hankey Featuring: Armend Delvina, Lily Morris, Becky Morris, Tanner Dritschler Camera: Anica Hankey, Grant Johnson Writing: Grant Johnson Company: Rock Hill Media Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsontv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantjohnsontv Check out my website: www.GrantJohnsonTV.com

COVID-19 has forced many holiday events and fundraisers to be canceled this season. Grant Johnson took a trip to the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco to see how they are reimagining their display to make it safe for all families to enjoy this holiday season. Airdate: December 1, 2020 Reporters: Grant Johnson Featuring: Chris George Writing: Grant Johnson Filming Location: Dr. Pepper Ballpark Frisco, TX Company: Rock Hill Media Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0