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Lansing woman charged with felony DWI in Seneca County
A Lansing woman was arrested on a felony DWI charge following a traffic stop in the Town of Tyre, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Melissa Ipson on March 11 after ... more
Lansing advances Greenway trail project
Lansing’s Trails Working Group is moving forward with the Greenway project, a multi-use trail connecting key community hubs like town hall, schools, senior housing, and local businesses. The group plans to commission feasibility studies and ... more
Cargill’s Cayuga Salt Mine ups production to meet winter’s demand in the FLX
A return to heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures has driven a surge in road salt demand across the Finger Lakes and Upstate New York, leaving communities scrambling for supplies. Cargill’s Lansing salt mine, in operation ... more
Lansing plans digital upgrade for municipal code
The village of Lansing is working to reorganize and digitize its municipal code, aiming to keep local laws up to date and accessible. At a Feb. 10 meeting, a General Code representative outlined the benefits ... more
Lansing schools see slight increase in state aid
Lansing Central School District (LCSD) is set to receive a modest 2% increase in state aid for the 2025-2026 school year, amounting to just $6,887 more than last year. Additional funding may come if the ... more
Woman found dead near Taughannock Falls State Park
A Cayuga Heights woman, reported missing amid a mental health crisis, was discovered dead near a creek at Taughannock Falls State Park on Tuesday. State police, park police, and the Trumansburg Fire Department collaborated in ... more
Lansing Town Board urges DEC to reconsider Cayuga Salt Mine permit
The Lansing town board is calling on state officials to revoke approval for a permit modification at the Cayuga Salt Mine, citing environmental concerns. The board’s Jan. 15 resolution requests a full Environmental Impact Statement ... more
Park Grove plans luxury housing expansion in Lansing
Park Grove Realty, a Rochester-based developer, is proposing East Pointe II, a 130-unit luxury apartment expansion in Lansing. The project, featuring high-end amenities like pickleball courts, a dog park, and a pool, aims to build ... more
Lansing fraud convict’s sentence commuted by Biden
President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Andrew LaVigne, a Lansing accountant convicted of fraud and money laundering in 2019. The Ithaca Voice reports that while LaVigne’s conviction remains, his punishment was shortened. Initially sentenced ... more
Taco Bell opens second location in Tompkins County
Lansing recently welcomed a new Taco Bell at 2301 North Triphammer Road, offering breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and a full menu from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. This marks the second location in ... more
Lansing plans Route 34 culvert replacement project
The town of Lansing is preparing for a major culvert replacement on Route 34 near the Merrill Family Sailing Center, a project expected to take up to two years. Lansing officials outlined plans for a ... more
Proposed Lansing housing project sparks cautious optimism
Park Grove Realty presented plans for East Pointe II, a 130-unit townhouse development, to the Village of Lansing Board of Trustees. The project, featuring high-end units with garages, pickleball courts, a dog park, and a ... more
Lansing community pushes for more school nurses
The Lansing Central School District is considering hiring a nurse for Lansing Middle School, but community members are advocating for four permanent nursing positions—one for each school and a flex nurse for additional support. A ... more
DEC extends public comment period on Cargill Cayuga Lake salt mine permit as concerns linger
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has extended the public comment period for Cargill Inc.’s mined land reclamation permit renewal and modification until January 19, 2025. The permit covers more than 13,500 ... more
Ithaca’s JOANN Fabrics store to close by January 11
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts in the Cayuga Shopping Center will permanently close on January 11, or sooner if merchandise sells out, according to an employee. The store, located off Route 13 in the Village of ... more
BorgWarner announces 30 layoffs at Lansing facility ahead of holidays
BorgWarner plans to lay off 30 employees at its Lansing plant by year’s end, following 50 layoffs that began in October, according to Teamsters Local 317. The union, which represents over 700 workers, links the ... more
Lansing considers expanding tax exemptions for seniors and veterans
The Lansing Town Board is evaluating proposals to expand property tax exemptions for low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. During its Nov. 20 meeting, the board discussed raising the income threshold for a 50% ... more
Lansing Town Board Urges Action on Climate Superfund Bill
The Lansing Town Board is pushing for state support to combat climate change, voting unanimously on Nov. 20 to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act, according to Tompkins Weekly. The ... more
Cayuga Salt Mine Permit Renewal Proceeds Without Environmental Concerns
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced its determination that the proposed permit renewal and modification for the Cayuga Salt Mine will not have a significant environmental impact. Operated by Cargill, ... more
