Tenney unveils 2025 energy and environment plan

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is taking aim at rising energy costs with a new plan she says will lower bills, expand domestic energy, and protect Upstate New York’s environment. Tenney released her 2025 Energy and Environment ... more
Ithaca board greenlights senior housing, delays bike rack vote

Ithaca planners approved a 56-unit senior housing project from INHS on West State Street, aiming to meet a fall grant deadline, according to The Ithaca Voice. The five-story building will also feature a daycare on ... more
Geneva board blocks downtown housing plan

Lakeview Health Services’ $38 million housing project just hit a major roadblock in Geneva, according to the Finger Lakes Times. On Tuesday, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied the variances needed for the ... more
Cayuga lawmakers reject hotel tax shift

Cayuga County legislators narrowly shot down a proposal to cut tourism funding and tax short-term rentals, according to The Citizen. The plan would’ve slashed the tourism office’s share of hotel tax revenue from 95% to ... more
Riley backs $500M bill to save rural hospitals from GOP budget cuts

Congressman Josh Riley is co-sponsoring new bipartisan legislation to deliver $500 million in emergency aid to rural hospitals at risk of shutting down due to federal budget cuts. The Rural Hospital Stabilization Act of 2025 ... more
Stefanik draws big crowd at Broome County GOP event

More than 500 Republicans packed a Vestal park Tuesday as Congresswoman Elise Stefanik headlined Broome County’s biggest political event of the year. The 5th Annual Clambake, hosted by the county GOP, featured speeches from Stefanik, ... more
Penn Yan Village Board holding special meeting Thursday to accept resignation

The Penn Yan Village Board will hold a special meeting Thursday at 9 AM at Village Hall to accept the resignation of an employee. The agenda includes public requests and comments, followed by formal board ... more
Seneca supervisors to tackle education, public safety, and infrastructure

A wide-ranging list of issues is on the agenda for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors when they hold monthly committee meetings on Tuesday. From new grant approvals to infrastructure improvements, education services, and public ... more
Residents voice opposition to Blue Heron development at Walworth meeting

Concerns about a proposed housing development at Blue Heron Hills Golf Course dominated public comment at the Walworth Town Board meeting this week, with multiple residents urging officials to prioritize transparency and preserve recreational land ... more
Wind project in Cayuga County faces backlash

Hundreds of residents are pushing back against Cayuga County’s first large-scale wind farm, according to The Citizen. The state received 220 public comments—mostly negative—on the proposed Agricola Wind Project, which includes 24 turbines across Scipio ... more
Seneca Falls mural sparks museum board pushback

While one downtown mural is moving forward, a second one at 37 Fall St. is facing strong opposition, according to Finger Lakes Times. The It’s a Wonderful Life Museum board voted unanimously to oppose the ... more
Geneva police probe wraps; one officer resigns

A criminal investigation into two Geneva police officers is now in the hands of prosecutors, according to Finger Lakes Times. Officer Nathan Jacon resigned August 15 after months on leave. Sgt. David Felice remains on ... more
Auburn nonprofit to rehab another vacant home

A local housing nonprofit is buying a rundown duplex on Barber Street to help revive a struggling neighborhood, according to The Citizen. The Auburn Housing Authority’s development arm will pay $24,010 for the foreclosed two-family ... more
Canandaigua ZBA approves three requests: Habitat gets setback, garage replacement among them

The City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate variance applications during its August 20 meeting, including a new Habitat for Humanity home, a two-story residential garage with office space, and a replacement ... more
Geneva approves controversial downtown housing project

A $38 million housing project with units for mental health clients just cleared a key hurdle in Geneva, according to Finger Lakes Times. The city Planning Board voted 3–2 to approve Lakeview Downtown Lofts — ... more
Planning board reviews dog kennel proposal, hears solar farm concerns in Victor

The Victor Planning Board held public hearings Tuesday on two active proposals: a new dog grooming and kennel facility on State Route 96 and a 4.4-megawatt solar farm off Main Street Fishers. No final decisions ... more
Cracker Barrel’s Bold Rebrand: Fresh Logo, Fall Menu & Cultural Backlash

Cracker Barrel unveiled a sweeping brand overhaul this week—its first major logo redesign in nearly 48 years. As part of the “All the More” campaign, the restaurant chain rolled out a minimalist, text‑only logo, launched ... more
Answering your questions about Fishers fire dissolution: What happens now?

A major shake-up in local fire protection is underway in Victor, but officials say residents won’t see any interruption in emergency service. The Town of Victor has released a short-term plan to cover fire and ... more
Auburn City Council to vote on Barber St. sale, culvert and paving projects tonight

Auburn City Council is scheduled to consider the sale of a city-owned property and two infrastructure-related contract amendments at its meeting slated for 5 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda also includes a ceremonial police ... more