Geneva housing proposal draws strong backlash
Geneva residents spoke out Thursday against a proposed 74-unit, five-story housing development by Lakeview Health Services, criticizing its size, location, and long-term tax breaks. The project would reserve half its units for low-income individuals with ... more
Developer seeks tax break for Auburn project
A Syracuse-based developer is requesting a 14-year tax break to help transform the former Citizen building in Auburn into a mixed-use complex, according to The Citizen. Washington St. Partners wants $353,000 in relief through a ... more
Watchdog sues DOJ over Emil Bove’s emails
A new lawsuit aims to uncover internal messages sent by Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official and Seneca Falls native, as scrutiny mounts ahead of his judicial confirmation, according to The Hill. American Oversight ... more
Auburn City Council to vote on roadwork, police renovation, and water agreement extension
Auburn City Council will hold its regularly scheduled, weekly meeting later today at City Hall with infrastructure and public service projects on the agenda. Council will vote on awarding a $509,264.34 contract to Casinella Excavating, ... more
Tenney reintroduces heat safety bill honoring Timothy Barber
A federal bill aimed at preventing deadly workplace heat illness is back in Congress, named after a New York man who died from hyperthermia while on the job. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney on Tuesday reintroduced the ... more
Geneva housing project sparks public debate
A $38 million housing project in downtown Geneva is headed to a public hearing Thursday as Lakeview Health Services seeks a 30-year tax deal for its proposed 74-unit building. According to the Finger Lakes Times, ... more
Developer pushes restaurant plan, drive-thrus spark debate
A developer hopes to bring a new restaurant to the former Imperial Kitchen site in Lansing, with Chipotle confirmed as a possible tenant and Chick-fil-A still in talks, according to Tompkins Weekly. Developer Chris Fiello ... more
Newfield targets 2026 for $4.2M water system overhaul
Newfield officials plan to begin long-needed water infrastructure upgrades in 2026, backed by a $4.2 million state grant, according to Tompkins Weekly. The project will replace aging pipes and pumps—some over 60 years old—starting with ... more
Tompkins County to study local wage hike
Tompkins County is seeking a consultant to assess the effects of raising the local minimum wage above the state’s $15.50 rate, according to Tompkins Weekly. The study will explore wage impacts across industries, border economies, ... more
Victor seeks delay as Fishers Fire District faces shutdown
With the possible dissolution of the Fishers Fire District looming, Victor town leaders are scrambling to secure emergency coverage and are requesting more time. According to RochesterFirst.com, Supervisor Jack Marren is working on a short-term ... more
NY bill aims to improve state troopers’ mental health
Backers of a New York State Legislature bill say it would help improve state troopers’ mental health. It calls for new policies providing troopers up to 20 days of paid leave if their use of ... more
Corning council delays mayoral term vote again
Corning’s City Council tabled a proposal Monday night to extend the mayoral term from two to four years, just nine months after voters rejected the same change, according to WENY News. Councilmember Alison Hunt led ... more
Livingston County expands smoking ban to all county property
Smoking on county grounds will now come with a price tag in Livingston County. The Board of Supervisors has voted to amend and restate its smoking ban, enacting Local Law No. 2-2025. The law expands ... more
Former Walworth supervisor ordered to repay $12K in misused funds
A former public official from Wayne County has admitted to misusing town funds while serving in elected office. Susie C. Jacobs, the former Walworth Town Supervisor, pled guilty to Misapplication of Property on July 7 ... more
Nolan sworn in to represent South Hill, Belle Sherman
Daniel Nolan has officially joined the Tompkins County Legislature, representing Ithaca’s Belle Sherman and South Hill neighborhoods through the end of 2025, according to The Ithaca Voice. He was elected unopposed in a special election ... more
Ex-Congressman Brandon Williams sells Sennett home for $1.6M
Former U.S. Rep. Brandon Williams and his wife, Stephanie, have sold their 67.5-acre truffle farm in Sennett for $1.6 million, marking one of the town's largest home sales, according to The Citizen. The buyers were ... more
Elon Musk Fires Back at Trump Administration as Epstein Ties Resurface
Elon Musk is once again at the center of a political storm after responding forcefully to recent White House statements linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose legacy continues to haunt Washington. In ... more
Elon Musk Unveils “Bitcoin for America” Party, Blasts U.S. Dollar
Elon Musk has officially entered the political arena in a bold new way, announcing the formation of a pro-crypto third party dubbed "Bitcoin for America." In his first campaign-style remarks since the launch, Musk promised ... more
What’s on the agenda this week for Yates Legislature committees?
Lawmakers in Yates County will meet this week to discuss a range of issues across five committee meetings, including infrastructure investments, Medicaid services, elections, housing programs, and local economic development. The meetings, scheduled for Monday ... more
