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“Phones Down, Eyes Up” campaign
Posted on by Dave Ashton

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has a new initiative called “Phones Down, Eyes Up” to keep everyone safe around the pools, lakes and waterways this summer!

Communications Director Jonathen Rockwell tells us ALL about it!

 

 

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