Rep. Josh Riley wants NYSEG and National Grid to publicly guarantee they won’t shut off service, charge late fees or interest, or send accounts to collections for those struggling because of the government shutdown.
On October 29, Art & Found will have its grand opening in the Dewitt Mall from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Key members of Tompkins County staff are headed to the TakeOff North America Conference in Florida next month to bolster services at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH).
On October 22, officials will cut the ribbon a new Taco Bell located off Route 17C at the site of a former bank in Owego.
TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.
On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.
Last week, Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year.
Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES’ brand-new Trade Complex.
Sen. Lea Webb has secured $250,000 for renovations at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve is proposing a 4% increase in property taxes for 2026, which he says meets rising costs while maintaining services and staff levels.

