Politics

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.

Former mayor Brian Tobin raised his concern about a Cortland Common Council vote in May on salary increases.

Ahead of the government shutdown, Mannion sent a letter to the congressional chief administrative officer asking for his salary to be withheld until the shutdown ends.

Former Cortland mayor Brian Tobin is running in a special election to fill a Common Council vacancy in the 1st Ward.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Cornell leaders say the Ivy League school has backup plans in place across all campuses to handle potential disruptions.