Politics

Zach Winn announced on Ithaca’s Morning News Wednesday, June 11th his decision to run in the 1st Ward.

State Senator Tom O’Mara is delaying Governor Hochul’s electric bus mandate that has a 2027 deadline.

The Cortland County Board of Elections says 143 people registered to vote in May.

Unarmed responders in Ithaca are still under consideration after being suggested during the Reimagining Public Safety initiative that began in 2020.

Corning Town Supervisor Jenniffer Mullen is charged with offering a false instrument for filing, falsifying business records, and grand larceny.

On Tuesday, June 3rd, the Ithaca Planning Board unanimously approved a project to demolish the existing Mirabito and former Burger King on Pine Tree Road.

Cortland County Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says the county agreed last year to contribute $3 million to a project expanding internet access.

Dana Merkur will replace Wayne Schutt in serving through the rest of 2025 in Ward 1 of Cortland’s Common Council.

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo discusses Ithaca being added to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of municipalities with sanctuary status.

Governor Kathy Hochul is dedicating $56.5 million to help over 20,000 young people statewide from low-income families find summer jobs.