Canandaigua Airport lands $320K for upgrades
The Canandaigua Airport will receive $320,150 in federal funding for pavement rehabilitation, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The grant, part of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, was announced by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten ... more
Highway clerk retires after 40 years in Livingston County
After more than four decades of public service, a longtime fixture at the Livingston County Highway Department is closing the books on her career. Kim DuBois, who began working as a part-time account clerk/typist in ... more
Victor residents voice strong opposition to potential dissolution of Fishers Fire District
A wave of public concern swept through Monday night’s Victor Town Board meeting, as residents, firefighters, and community leaders rallied against the Fishers Fire District’s potential dissolution and reduction in emergency medical services. The town ... more
$12.1M secured to replace closed Lyons canal bridge
The long-closed Leach Road Bridge in Lyons is set for a major revival thanks to $12.1 million in approved funding, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The 100-year-old bridge was shut down in 2023 due ... more
Livingston County honors 35 longtime employees for dedicated service
Livingston County celebrated the careers of 35 longtime employees at its 28th annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, highlighting decades of public service across 15 departments. Held in Geneseo, the event recognized staff members who ... more
Sodus Point Village Board to discuss short-term rentals, sewer project closeout
The Sodus Point Village Board will meet for its regular monthly session on Thursday with a full agenda that includes updates on infrastructure projects and a step toward revising local rental regulations. The meeting, which ... more
Ontario County DMV announces new summer hours
The Ontario County Department of Motor Vehicles in Canandaigua has announced adjusted summer hours, effective immediately, according to a release from County Clerk Jean Chrisman. The DMV office at 20 Ontario Street will now operate ... more
Auburn cracks down after debris falls again from vacant downtown building
City officials in Auburn are taking emergency action against the owners of a deteriorating downtown building after debris fell from its facade for the second time in three years, according to The Citizen. The six-story ... more
Tompkins County seeks input on $50M government center
Tompkins County officials are asking residents to weigh in on plans for a new $50 million Center of Government in downtown Ithaca, according to WENY. The proposed 48,000-square-foot building would centralize 13 county departments, aiming ... more
Livingston County appoints first-ever compliance officer
Livingston County has appointed Christine Studioso as its first compliance officer, marking a significant step in strengthening regulatory oversight across local government. The Board of Supervisors announced Studioso’s appointment Monday. In her new role, she ... more
Geneva creates assistant city manager role in leadership shakeup
The City of Geneva is restructuring its leadership team, introducing a new Assistant City Manager position aimed at strengthening partnerships and streamlining services across key departments. City Manager Amie Hendrix announced the change in a ... more
Ithaca still lagging years behind on city audits
The City of Ithaca is nearing completion of its 2021 financial audit, but delays blamed on staffing shortages and outdated accounting practices have already cost the city its credit rating, according to The Ithaca Voice ... more
Waterloo board approves 3% raises for police, DPW staff
Unionized police and public works employees in Waterloo will receive 3% pay raises retroactive to June 1, following Village Board approval of new labor agreements, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Each union represents seven ... more
Waterloo gets $3M federal grant for flood control upgrades
Waterloo has secured a $3 million federal grant to enhance its storm sewer system and prevent flooding, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The funding, awarded by the Northern Border Regional Commission, will also go ... more
Public meeting set in Auburn for Harriet Tubman Byway project
A public meeting will be held Monday, June 30, to gather community feedback on the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Byway (HTURB), a new initiative focused on education, preservation, and economic growth. Hosted ... more
Trumansburg native named county health chief
Jennie Sutcliffe has been appointed Tompkins County’s next Whole Health Commissioner, bringing over a decade of experience in public health leadership, according to the Ithaca Journal. Her six-year term begins July 7, pending final state ... more
Geneva seeks public input for growth plan update
Geneva town officials are inviting residents to help shape the community’s future as they update their 2015 Comprehensive Plan, according to the Finger Lakes Times. At a recent open house workshop, attendees were encouraged to ... more
Geneva grapples with slow path to property cleanup
Geneva residents frustrated by lingering eyesores are learning just how slowly code enforcement can move, according to the Finger Lakes Times. City building and zoning head Neal Braman told the council that delays—like those at ... more
Geneva City Council Special Meeting on 6/17/25 (webcast)
The Geneva City Council met for a Special Meeting on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025. The meeting was short before heading to Executive Session. Full meeting video appears below ... more
