Community

A special election date has been set for June 24th, 2025 by Tompkins County legislators to fill the District 3 seat left vacant by Susan Currie.

Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) Director Dr. Leslyn McBean-Clairborne has been chosen by Senator Lea Webb as her nominee to be recognized by the 2025 New York Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Cortland Police arrested 40-year-old Chad Cain and 31-year-old Lisa Walker with multiple charges after an alleged police chase on March 31st, 2025.

Ithaca Police have arrested a juvenile and charged them with arson in connection with the March 27th fire of the West Village Apartment complex in Ithaca, NY.

Richford, NY is considering repaving its Town Hall parking lot.

Cortland’s Common Council is considering extending an agreement with Blue Moose Sanitation Services, as well as requesting proposals for weekly or twice-weekly dumpster services.

A grant provided by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier has allowed the Odessa-Montour Central School District to open its first school food center.

A tentative agreement that was reached between TCAT and the UAW in March is being reviewed before it’s ratified.

Cornell student Momodau Taal announced via social media on March 31st, 2025 that he will be leaving the United States.

Multiple Tompkins County legislators are concerned about NYSEG’s billing practices, having heard consistent complaints from their constituents.