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2 months ago
Public comment period opens for Tioga County SNAP plan

The 2026-to-2027 Temporary Assistance and SNAP Employment Plan for Tioga County is available for public review and comment.

Local
2 months ago
Hangar Theatre receives $250K in state funding for renovations

Sen. Lea Webb has secured $250,000 for renovations at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.

Local
2 months ago
Cortland 2026 budget draft includes 4% property tax hike

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve is proposing a 4% increase in property taxes for 2026, which he says meets rising costs while maintaining services and staff levels.

Local
2 months ago
Proposed Lansing moratorium backed by Cayuga Lake advocates

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.

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.

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%.

Local
2 months ago
Independent legislative candidate focused on Tompkins County affordability

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