Seneca Falls lifts hiring freeze, declares Convention Days an official town event
At its June 3 meeting, the Seneca Falls Town Board voted to lift a previously imposed hiring freeze and formally designated Convention Days as an official town event. The board also conducted a public hearing ... more
Langworthy backs bill to make Trump tax cuts permanent
Congressman Nick Langworthy delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” calling for the permanent extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Langworthy warned that ... more
How Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Impact Your Family
President Donald Trump’s long-touted “big, beautiful bill” is no longer just campaign rhetoric. This week, the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes taxes, spending, and immigration policy—all under a banner of ... more
Ontario County delays vote on Seneca landfill expansion
The Ontario County Board’s Planning & Environmental Quality Committee postponed taking a stance on Seneca Meadows’ proposed landfill expansion, according to the Finger Lakes Times. A resolution introduced by Geneva Supervisor Mark Venuti opposed the ... 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
Langworthy, Stefanik introduce bill to block parole for high-risk migrants
Congressmembers Nick Langworthy and Elise Stefanik have introduced new legislation aimed at tightening border security and preventing the entry of migrants deemed national security or public safety threats. The Safeguarding Americans from Extremist Risk (SAFER) ... more
Penn Yan board supports annexation of Yates Community Center property
The Penn Yan Village Board held a joint meeting with the Town of Benton on June 25 to review a petition to annex over 12 acres of land owned by Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources ... more
State audit finds issues in Ithaca’s financial processes
A state audit of Ithaca’s finances found no major financial problems but flagged operational issues in the city controller’s office, according to The Ithaca Voice. The review, which began in late 2024, is nearing completion ... more
Rep. Stefanik confirms plans to run for New York governor
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed she intends to run for New York governor, though she hasn’t set a date to officially launch her campaign, according to CNY Central. Speaking at a Buffalo fundraiser, Stefanik harshly ... more
Ontario County landfill manager to step down July 10
Brian Sanders, manager of the Ontario County Landfill since 2020, will leave his post on July 10 to take a new position with Casella Waste Systems, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Casella, which operates ... more
Tenney reintroduces bill to fund local hero memorials
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has reintroduced legislation aimed at preserving memorials that honor veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. The Remembering Our Local Heroes Act, reintroduced on June 30, would direct the Secretary of the Interior ... more
NYS bill aims to cut transportation emissions
A New York bill aims to cut transportation emissions. The "Planes, Trains and Boats Act" seeks to reduce airplane, ferry and train emissions by shifting away from fossil fuel-powered transportation. Some companies are making the ... more
GOP leaders urge Lawler to challenge Hochul
During a recent visit to Auburn, Republican and Conservative Party leaders privately urged U.S. Rep. Michael Lawler to enter the 2026 New York governor’s race, according to The Citizen. Lawler, a Hudson Valley congressman, is ... more
Senate Bill Overhauls Student Loan Repayment: Trump-Backed Plan Targets Income-Driven Programs
A sweeping new bill in the U.S. Senate could reshape how millions of Americans repay their federal student loans, overhauling key provisions of existing income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Backed by President Donald Trump and led ... more
Senator O’Mara urges families to fight ‘summer slide’ with reading
Senator Tom O’Mara is calling on Southern Tier and Finger Lakes families to make reading a top summer priority, warning that too many students risk falling behind without it. In his weekly column, O’Mara said ... more
Hochul warns of deep federal threats to North Country economy
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a pointed warning Friday in Albany, calling out Washington Republicans for pushing policies she says could devastate the North Country’s economy, health care system, and food access programs. At the center ... more
Seneca supervisors advance school safety, staffing, and infrastructure measures
Seneca County supervisors moved a slate of public-safety, personnel, infrastructure and economic measures forward Tuesday during more than two hours of committee meetings at the County Office Building. Public Safety The Public Safety and Criminal ... more
Penn Yan backs annexation for community center growth
Efforts to expand the Yates Community Center advanced after Penn Yan village officials approved steps toward annexing over 12 acres of its land, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The property, currently in the Town ... more
Waters Edge project faces uncertainty after key partner exits
Ithaca’s Planning Board reviewed several development proposals this month, with the Waters Edge project drawing major attention after the Vecino Group pulled out, according to The Ithaca Voice. The revised plan now includes 200 units, ... more
