Audit finds fire department failed to oversee finances
A new audit has found that the Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department failed to address long-standing weaknesses in its financial oversight, raising concerns about mismanagement and potential misuse of funds. The report, released in May by ... more
Victor Zoning Board holds May meeting (webcast)
The Victor Zoning Board of appeals held it's monthly meeting on Monday, May 19 at Town Hall. The session was streamed on YouTube and is available to watch back below ... more
Waterloo mayor predicts major year of progress
Waterloo’s mayor says 2025-26 will be a transformative year for the village, driven by an influx of public funding and infrastructure work, according to Finger Lakes Times. Mayor Walt Bennett told the Village Board that ... more
Lansing begins $22M highway facility project
Lansing officials broke ground on a long-awaited $22 million highway department facility that will modernize public works operations, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 43,000-square-foot building will replace a cramped, outdated 1968 structure and accommodate expanded ... more
Canandaigua to host open house on dangerous intersection
Ontario County officials will host a public meeting next month to present proposed safety improvements for a crash-prone intersection in the Town of Canandaigua. The open house will take place Wednesday, June 11, from 6 ... more
Penn Yan board to vote on short-term rental inspections, tax levy
The Penn Yan Village Board will consider several high-impact measures at its upcoming meeting Tuesday evening, including a proposed law to authorize regular safety inspections of short-term rental properties and a resolution to set the ... more
Ovid seeks applicants for new development board
The Ovid Town Board is calling on local leaders and business owners to help shape the area’s future by joining the board of a proposed Local Development Corporation (LDC). The new not-for-profit corporation would focus ... more
Ontario County to host open house for crash-prone Hickox Road intersection
Ontario County is inviting the public to weigh in on a proposed safety upgrade at the intersection of County Road 32 and Hickox Road in Canandaigua, a location that has seen crash rates more than ... more
Canandaigua urges residents to engage with town through new digital tools
The Town of Canandaigua is rolling out a fresh slate of digital tools to make civic engagement easier and more accessible for residents. According to Town Supervisor Jared Simpson, the town now offers several options ... more
Livingston County to unveil veteran mindfulness trail on May 27
A new trail designed to support and honor veterans will officially open on Tuesday, May 27, as the Livingston County Veteran Services Agency hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony at Al Lorenz Park at 3 p.m ... more
Seneca supervisors to vote on budget amendments, contracts, and health agreements
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a wide array of resolutions during its meeting tonight including a contract for jail medical services, vehicle and equipment purchases, and updates to local policies ... more
Construction begins this week at Onanda Park upland area
Site work is officially underway this week in the upland area of Onanda Park, the Town of Canandaigua announced, with crews expected to operate heavy equipment and reroute park traffic during the project. According to ... more
Hornell officials tell residents to keep grass clippings off streets
With spring mowing season underway, Hornell officials are reminding residents that tossing grass or leaves onto city streets is not just careless — it’s illegal. The city says the debris can clog storm drains and ... more
Ithaca legalizes ADUs citywide, skips owner rule
Ithaca’s Common Council has approved a long-debated ordinance legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across most of the city without requiring homeowners to live on-site, according to the Ithaca Times. The 8–3 vote ends six years ... more
Town of Seneca Falls holds May 2025 Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca Falls Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025. Full meeting video appears below in two parts ... more
Canandaigua starts work on 2020 comp plan goals
City Council members in Canandaigua have begun implementing the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, a refreshed version of the city's 2013 strategy. A task force met April 29 to prioritize issues and set action areas for 2025-29, ... more
Walworth seeks public input on summer hours plan
The Town of Walworth is asking residents to weigh in on a proposal to adopt new summer hours for Town Hall offices starting Saturday, May 31. Under the proposed schedule, Town Hall offices would extend ... more
Geneva City Council meeting preview: What’s on the agenda?
The Geneva City Council will meet Wednesday beginning with an executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss matters related to the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property. The public portion of the regular meeting ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Dygert, Leeson talk Auburn’s budget gap (podcast)
As the City of Auburn continues wrestling with a significant budget gap, officials recently discussed efforts to close it on an episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino. Initially facing an $8.6 million shortfall, the ... more
