Politics

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.

Mike Sigler has been endorsed by the Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and Tompkins County Corrections Association in his bid for re-election.

The Cortland County Legislature has approved the appointment of Michael Ponticello as county administrator. He’ll start on Oct. 6.

The Green Innovation Grant and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant means money is coming to Ithaca and Cortland.

The Chamber is calling off the Policy Breakfast scheduled for August 28 at Ithaca College after concerning social media posts.