Tompkins County plans department shuffle, auction
Tompkins County will hold its annual property tax foreclosure auction online from June 12–23, offering parcels for public bidding through the Finance Department’s website, according to Tompkins Weekly. Lawmakers also approved a major reshuffling of ... more
Langworthy backs tax-free overtime: What would it mean?
Congressman Nick Langworthy visited Elmira Heights Friday to promote a proposal that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, a key part of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill." Speaking at CAF USA, Langworthy said the measure ... more
Penn Yan and Benton to hold joint hearing on land annexation
Officials from the Village of Penn Yan and the Town of Benton will hold a joint public hearing next month to consider the proposed annexation of a 12.8-acre parcel currently outside the village limits. The ... more
Asbestos found in Cayuga County building basement
Just a year after vermiculite closed the Cayuga County Office Building, officials have now confirmed asbestos contamination in the basement, according to The Citizen. The discovery affects key infrastructure, including IT systems and a backup ... more
Cayuga lawmakers approve pay hike for election chiefs
The Cayuga County Legislature has approved a salary increase for its election commissioners, raising annual pay from $27,500 to $35,000, according to The Citizen. The raise, passed along party lines, takes effect this year and ... more
Upstate rent control fight heats up in Albany
New York lawmakers are racing to expand rent stabilization across upstate towns before the legislative session ends, according to Spectrum News. The proposed REST Act would let municipalities bypass expensive vacancy studies and use public ... more
Geneva kicks off budget planning process amid cost pressures, service demands
The City of Geneva has officially launched its 2026 budget process, outlining the financial challenges and strategic goals that will shape the city’s spending in the year ahead. During a presentation to City Council on ... more
JD Vance Defends Bitcoin at Crypto Event: “No Threat to the Dollar” (video)
Vice President JD Vance delivered a bold message to crypto investors and policymakers during a high-profile Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas this week: stablecoins and Bitcoin do not threaten the U.S. dollar—and the Trump administration ... more
Newark boards to review Walmart site changes
The Village of Newark’s Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will soon hold meetings to consider proposed site changes at a local Walmart property on Route 31 East. The Planning Board will meet on ... more
Ontario County supervisors to hold meeting on Thursday: What’s on the agenda?
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, with a full agenda that spans upgrades to emergency communications systems, multiple Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) capital ... more
Newfield breaks ground on town hall upgrade
Newfield’s $1.4 million town hall renovation is officially underway. The project will modernize the 1977 building with ADA-compliant offices, accessible bathrooms, and a new public meeting space. Construction includes an addition for expanded offices and ... more
Southern Tier residents rally over Medicaid, SNAP cuts
Dozens gathered outside Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Corning office on May 27 to protest his vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation, narrowly passed by House Republicans, includes deep Medicaid cuts and new ... more
Langworthy announces $328K EPA grant for Lake Erie beach safety
Congressman Nick Langworthy announced this week that New York State will receive $328,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to monitor water quality at Lake Erie beaches. The funding, awarded under the Beaches Environmental Assessment ... more
Cayuga lawmakers move forward with temporary hiring freeze: Will full legislature approve?
Cayuga County lawmakers approved a resolution Tuesday to implement hiring restrictions across county departments, as budget pressures continue to mount heading into the 2026 fiscal year. The Ways & Means Committee voted to freeze hiring ... more
Seneca County to vote on emergency jail medical contract Tuesday
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting on Tuesday, May 27, to vote on an emergency contract that would appoint a new medical director for the county jail. The meeting will ... more
Canandaigua officials outline $10M DRI process
City officials and state representatives kicked off the public planning process for Canandaigua’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award with an informational session on May 22, outlining the application process and funding criteria for ... more
No Tax on Social Security? Will President Trump Keep His Promise
President Donald Trump made a bold promise on the trail during his 2025 election campaign: to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. Now, in 2025, that pledge is under intense scrutiny as millions of ... more
President Trump’s West Point Address: Key Highlights (full video)
President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Speaking to 1,002 graduating cadets, Trump emphasized his administration's military policies, criticized diversity ... more
Auburn City Council hears budget concerns, defends ambulance fees, and reclaims Schine
Public weighs in on tax cap override and budget proposal During a packed meeting Thursday night, the Auburn City Council held two formal public hearings on its proposed 2025-26 budget and a related local law ... more
