Politics

The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network is backing Lansing’s Local Law No. 7, which would ban development projects like a data center for one year.

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

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

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

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

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

Independent legislative candidate Michelle Wright would like to see property tax bodies like school boards, towns, and cities work together.

Senator Peter Oberacker announced Monday, Oct. 6 he will seek the Republican nomination in next year’s midterm elections in District 19.

A districtwide telephone conference being held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. will include updates from Rep. Mannion on efforts to reopen the government.

Mayor Scott Steve says putting together the 2026 budget is harder than previous years as expenses are rising in Cortland.