(CortacaToday) — Here’s a look back at the top stories in Cortland and Tompkins Counties from this week:

Vote early in Tompkins, Cortland counties: Early voting is now underway in New York. Registered voters can cast ballots in the 2024 election until this Sunday, November 3rd. Read the full story here.

Tompkins County addresses rising costs in ’25 budget: Rising costs are concerning Tompkins County lawmakers. Legislative Chair Dan Klein tells us it’s something they’ve been watching closely in the 2025 budget process. Read the full story here.

Renzi donates $1 million for Guthrie health campus in Cortland: Health options in Cortland are expanding thanks in part to a familiar benefactor. Nicholas Renzi has given $1 million in support of the Guthrie Cortland Renzi Health Campus, which is currently under construction and set to open in several weeks on West Road in Cortland. Read the full story here.

Tompkins County continues work on homeless shelters: Tompkins County’s homeless shelters are seeing progress. County Administrator Lisa Holmes says there are daily meetings. Read the full story here.