Cayuga County moves forward with Garden Street facility plan (video)
Cayuga County lawmakers have taken what officials describe as the first major step toward a permanent solution for county government operations, approving an agreement tied to the Garden Street facility as the county continues dealing ... more
Auburn council approves tax cap override as budget debate continues
Auburn City Council approved a local law allowing the city to exceed New York's property tax cap Thursday night, clearing the way for a final vote next week on a proposed budget that remains the ... more
Geneva council launches new meeting format, advances budget transparency measures
Geneva City Council used its first meeting under a new governance-focused format Wednesday to tackle long-term financial planning, budget transparency, traffic safety concerns, and quality-of-life issues ranging from truck noise to speeding along South Main ... more
Auburn Community Hospital’s campus plan advances despite neighbors concerns
A $60 million health campus drew fresh scrutiny from Auburn neighbors this week, according to The Citizen, as developers tried to ease concerns over traffic, lighting and the building’s size. Auburn Community Hospital wants to ... more
Ithaca calls for investigation into NYSEG
Ithaca leaders want state investigators to take a closer look at NYSEG as customers brace for potential utility rate hikes, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday urging New ... more
Lawmakers urge USDA to approve disaster aid after spring frost devastates crops
New York's congressional delegation is pressing federal agriculture officials to approve disaster assistance for farmers after an April frost caused widespread damage to fruit and specialty crops across the state, with losses already estimated at ... more
Global views of Israel remain largely negative, Pew survey finds
Majorities of people in most countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center hold unfavorable views of Israel, while confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains low across much of the world, according to a ... more
AUBURN: City Council talks tax cap, fiscal situation (webcast)
During Thursday's Auburn City Council meeting, members were expected to consider a local law authorizing the city to override New York's property tax cap for the 2026-27 fiscal year, along with several appointments, budget transfers, ... more
Lansing reviews development fee structure
Lansing officials have taken another step toward overhauling the town's development fees, according to Tompkins Weekly. The Town Board approved a $9,270 contract with Delaney CMS to study planning and land-use charges and recommend a ... more
Fayette advances new water district
Thousands of feet of new water lines could soon expand public water service in Fayette, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Town officials are moving forward with the creation of Water District No. 8, a ... more
Schumer ramps up election fight, targets Trump administration on multiple fronts
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer used a series of announcements and floor speeches Wednesday to sharpen Democrats' political message ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, unveiling new election protection efforts while attacking President Donald Trump's ... more
CONNECTIONS: Raj Goyle talks Comptroller’s race, NY’s fiscal cliff (podcast)
On a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, Democratic candidate for New York State comptroller Raj Goyle discussed his campaign for the state's top fiscal oversight position, outlining how his background as a ... more
GENEVA: City Council holds regular June meeting (webcast)
Geneva City Council held its regularly shceduled June meeting on Wednesday. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched back on demand using the video player below ... more
Extra aid could save crossing guards in Auburn
Auburn’s plan to cut 13 school crossing guards could change after a late state funding boost, according to The Citizen. City leaders are weighing whether to use part of an extra $2 million in state ... more
Seneca County development board to discuss airport, economic strategy updates
The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will meet Thursday with discussions planned on the future of the Finger Lakes Regional Airport, ongoing economic development planning efforts and several redevelopment initiatives across the county. The board ... more
Victor ZBA approves shed variance, backs wetland-area home proposal after lengthy review (video)
The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variance requests during its June 1 meeting, including a proposal for a new single-family home near a federally regulated wetland on Baker Road after an extended ... more
Penn Yan board advances water plant funding, picks new insurer and approves summer events
Penn Yan officials spent much of May focused on major infrastructure investments, municipal operations and preparations for the busy summer season, while also making a key decision on the village's insurance coverage. During meetings on ... more
McMahon questions process behind election changes
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is raising concerns about a package of local election law changes approved by the County Legislature, arguing that major changes to government structure should involve greater public discussion and input ... more
Patty’s Lodge residents remain after closure as legal questions persist
Residents of Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell remained in their rooms Monday after a June 1 deadline to vacate the property came and went without occupants being removed, leaving the future of the motel and its ... more
