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Susan Currie leaves legislature to lead county library
Tompkins County Legislator Susan Currie will step down March 31 to become interim director of the Tompkins County Public Library, according to local officials. Currie, who has served District 3 in Ithaca since 2023, held ... more
White House rescinds Stefanik’s U.N. nomination to protect GOP majority
Rep. Elise Stefanik will remain in Congress after the White House pulled her nomination for U.N. ambassador, according to Lucy Hodgman. The move comes amid Republican fears that losing her seat could threaten their razor-thin ... more
Budget talks stall as lawmakers leave Albany
New York’s state budget negotiations have hit a pause, with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie saying talks are “kind of at a standstill,” according to reporting by Spectrum News. Heastie expressed frustration over policy-heavy budget discussions ... more
Jeffries says Democrats gaining ground against Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday that Democrats are beating back Donald Trump’s agenda, pointing to strong fundraising and the president’s declining approval as signs of momentum, according to Spectrum News. Jeffries blasted Republican ... more
State adds 3,700 private sector jobs in February
New York’s job market showed modest growth last month, with the state adding 3,700 private sector jobs in February—a 0.1% uptick—according to the state Department of Labor. That brings the total to 8.46 million private ... more
Elbridge man arrested after shotgun standoff over utility bill
An Elbridge man barricaded himself inside a home after allegedly threatening someone with a shotgun during a dispute over a utility bill. New York State Police said they arrested 64-year-old Harvey J. Brown following a ... more
Auburn YMCA sees membership growth, facility upgrades, and new camp opportunities
The Auburn YMCA is experiencing significant growth, marked by an increase in membership, facility upgrades, and an evolving camp program, according to YMCA board president Robert Scarbrough and Camp and Family Programs Director Gracie Murphy ... more
Keuka College offers no-cost graduate degrees in effort to ease provider shortage
Keuka College is joining the push to address New York’s healthcare worker shortage with a bold new offer: free graduate degrees in nursing and social work for students willing to serve underserved communities. The College ... more
Rotary grant launches student science project to protect Canandaigua Lake
A new education initiative will give local students the chance to help protect Canandaigua Lake while learning real-world science skills. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association has received a $10,000 grant from the Rotary Club of ... more
Lakeside Grill hits market again after recent sale
A once-popular lakeside restaurant on the southwestern shore of Owasco Lake is back on the market — just months after selling at auction. The former Lakeside Grill, located at 2846 Fire Lane 1 in the ... more
Ithaca woman indicted on vehicular manslaughter, others charges after fatal wreck
A Chemung County grand jury has indicted a Tompkins County woman on felony charges following a fatal crash in the Town of Veteran that killed a 25-year-old man. Juria S. Vanness, 41, of Ithaca, faces ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with felony tampering after investigation
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Wednesday after a domestic incident involving thrown objects led to felony charges. Brandon L. Ferris, 32, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department and ... more
Oswego woman arrested after domestic incident in Seneca Falls
A woman from Oswego was arrested early Thursday following a domestic incident in Seneca Falls that left one person injured. Police say Brandy L. Smith, 33, faces multiple charges, including harassment in the second degree ... more
Hochul plan to boost work zone safety gains broad support from labor, industry, and advocates
A sweeping proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul to better protect highway workers is drawing praise from across New York’s construction, labor, and safety communities. The plan, part of the Governor’s FY 2026 Executive Budget, seeks ... more
Hochul launches $50 million broadband push to expand internet access statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul is ramping up efforts to close the digital divide in New York, announcing nearly $50 million in new funding through Phase 4 of the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program. The funding, part of ... more
Schumer blasts Republicans for pushing tax cuts for billionaires at expense of essential programs
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Thursday to sharply criticize Republican efforts to extend tax cuts for the wealthy, warning that the move would explode the national deficit and endanger critical ... more
Schumer, Gillibrand demand reversal of Trump-era cuts to New York’s health funding
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the Trump administration to immediately reverse what they described as a reckless and dangerous decision to cut more than $300 million in federal health funding for ... more
Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars, auto parts
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Foreign Cars to Boost U.S. Auto Jobs and National Security President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imported cars and key auto parts. The move ... more
Where Americans draw the line on deportations: New Pew survey reveals deep divides
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that while a majority of Americans support the deportation of at least some immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, they are sharply divided over how and where enforcement ... more
