Local
2 months ago
Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.

Local
2 months ago
IPD asking for more alternative response funding

The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.

Community
2 months ago
Tompkins County EBC recommends 3.31% tax levy increase for 2026

On October 8, at its final meeting, the Expanded Budget Committee (EBC) unanimously voted on a levy totaling $56,713,511.

Community
2 months ago
Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation

SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.

Local
2 months ago
Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.

Community
2 months ago
Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca

Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

Business
2 months ago
Marathon to finalize list of potential projects to fund with $4.5M grant

Leaders in Marathon are finalizing a list of recommended projects to fund with the $4.5 million NY Forward Grant.

Local
2 months ago
Despite shutdown, smooth operations at Ithaca airport

On Day 8 of the partial federal government shutdown, there are currently no staff or flight issues at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.

Local
2 months ago
Tompkins, Cortland counties to receive state funding for 911 infrastructure

Senator Lea Webb says nearly $4.5 million will support the implementation of Next Generation 911 in Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties.

Local
2 months ago
Ithaca announces public hearings on ’26 budget proposal

The Ithaca Common Council is now reviewing the proposed spending plan, which includes a tax levy increase of 3.5%.

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