Ithaca to host public info session on flood maps and insurance
Residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County are invited to a public information session on Tuesday, July 15, to learn about recent FEMA flood map updates and how they may impact insurance coverage and property risk ... more
Auburn to widen busy intersection with $509K project
The city of Auburn will award a $509,264 contract to widen the intersection at North Street and Standart Avenue, according to The Citizen. Casinella Excavating submitted the lowest of four bids and was cleared by ... more
Seneca County Board to spotlight youth, contracts, and public safety at meeting
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will convene for its monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Waterloo, where officials are set to address a broad slate of resolutions covering youth services, public safety, workforce development, and ... more
Schuyler County moves up tax foreclosure timeline
Schuyler County officials have announced a major change to the tax foreclosure process, moving the filing of delinquency notices and petitions from November to July—and urging property owners behind on taxes to act quickly. Treasurer ... more
Corning weighs future of shuttered Denison Park Pool
The City of Corning is uncertain whether to repair or replace Denison Park Pool, which has remained closed since 2022 due to severe structural damage, according to WENY. A structural report revealed extensive cracking and ... more
Montour Falls launches new opt-in garbage program
Montour Falls residents must decide by July 16 whether to join a new garbage and recycling program set to begin this fall, according to officials. Village officials are offering in-person and phone registration July 8–11, ... more
Cayuga County launches first strategic plan since 1969
For the first time in over half a century, Cayuga County is creating a comprehensive strategic plan, according to The Citizen. The project, backed by a $103,500 state grant, aims to guide future growth with ... more
Geneva seeks assistant city manager to support leadership overhaul
The City of Geneva has announced the opening of a new Assistant City Manager (ACM) position, marking a key milestone in the city’s plan to streamline leadership and improve community services without increasing taxpayer costs ... more
City of Geneva Council July 2025 Regular Meeting (webcast)
The Geneva City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 2nd at City Hall. Full meeting video appears below. 0:00 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Public Hearings12:45 Presentation23:34 Discussion47:40 ... more
Newark boards to review shed variance, table apartment conversion
Two upcoming public meetings in Newark will consider requests that could impact local property use, with the Village Planning Board set to meet on July 7 and the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for July ... more
Town of Seneca Falls July 2025 Board Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca Falls Town Board met on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025 for their regular monthly meeting at the Town of Seneca Falls Municipal Building. Full meeting video appears below ... more
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
