Politics

After more than a year of talks, Wells College has agreed to transfer ownership of its water treatment plant and nearby infrastructure to the village of Aurora, according to The Citizen. The $10 deal includes ... more

Seneca County supervisors will gather Tuesday night for a full slate of committee and special board meetings to address dozens of items, ranging from reinstating a top-level administrative position to approving new water rates and ... more

President Donald Trump’s recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) has sparked questions about his long-term health and how the condition might affect his duties in office. While the White House insists the condition is ... more

In a meeting marked by action on key partnerships, labor agreements, and funding requests, the Auburn City Council on Thursday approved a range of resolutions that touched on everything from parking and emergency services to ... more

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on July 17 that the Commerce Department Inspector General will launch a full audit of the National Weather Service (NWS), responding to his demand for an investigation into the ... more

Senator Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday that he has secured a $54 million federal authorization to build a new Combined Operations Alert Facility (COAF) at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, a long-sought upgrade for ... more

A majority of American voters disapprove of the Trump administration’s decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein investigation without releasing new files, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released this week. The poll, conducted July ... more

Arkport’s village board unanimously declined a $53,000 proposal from the City of Hornell for limited police coverage, citing affordability, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The deal would have provided about 12 hours of weekly ... more

The Schuyler County Republican Committee has announced a new slate of officers to lead the organization as it gears up for future elections and community engagement. Maryann Friebis was elected chair of the committee, joined ... more

Cayuga County lawmakers are considering a major change to how hotel tax revenue is split, according to The Citizen. A proposed amendment would reduce the tourism office’s share from 95% to 75%, redirecting 20%—about $270,000 ... more

Fresh off his shocking victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C. to share his campaign strategy with House Democrats. The meeting, arranged by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drew praise ... more

Elon Musk’s idea of launching a third political party is already hitting roadblocks—especially in New York. Despite public interest in an alternative to Democrats and Republicans, a national poll shows 77% of voters wouldn’t join ... more

Danby Town Hall is going green, thanks to a $60,000 state grant that will fund the installation of air-source heat pumps, replacing the building’s natural gas heating system. The project marks a major step in ... more

Ahead of Micron's key environmental hearing, concerns are growing over the limited time for public review, according to CNY Central. The company’s 719-page draft environmental impact statement drew criticism from residents and advocacy groups who ... more

After two years of research, Ontario County unveiled a new report outlining ten strategies to support residents facing housing instability, mental health challenges, or reentry after incarceration, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The study—led ... more

A decision on whether to dissolve the Fishers Fire District has been postponed following a contentious public hearing that drew sharp criticism from residents and local officials. Board members chose not to vote Tuesday night ... more

With Americans still feeling the pinch of high prices on everything from groceries to gas, President Donald Trump is blaming Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for failing to bring inflation under control. The renewed criticism ... more

Donald Trump’s full-throated endorsement of the GENIUS Act is sending shockwaves through the crypto industry—just as Congress enters its much-hyped “Crypto Week.” The president’s influence has reenergized GOP support for a new generation of blockchain ... more

A 174-year-old church in Dansville began being torn down Tuesday after partially collapsing over the weekend, according to WHAM. The former St. Patrick’s Church, built in 1851, was deemed unsafe after its wall gave way ... more