Politics

Legislators voted 10-1 last night on temporarily relocating Tompkins County’s cold weather shelter from Commercial Avenue to Cherry Street.

Rep. Josh Riley is introducing the Keep the Lights Local Act this week in an effort to curb rising utility costs in New York State.

Changes at the Tompkins County jail are under consideration.

Rep. John Mannion and Rep. Josh Riley make statements strongly condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Bob Haight at the Cortland Area Chamber says that some farmers in the area are concerned by ICE raids.

Cantelmo tells 607 News Now that increased efforts by the Ithaca Police Department to enforce rules on the Commons reflects a stronger police force. 

Deborah Dawson tells 607 News Now she has more work to do and is now interested in a third term. 

Tompkins County Legislator Mike Lane is comparing President Trump’s regime to Nazi Germany.

Minority Leader Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now a combination of state mandates and federal government uncertainty is painting a bleak picture.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Rep. Josh Riley announced his sponsorship of the Re-Connecting Rural America Act of 2025.