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Lansing board pushes back on apartment plan
A plan to convert a Lansing factory into 144 apartments hit another roadblock this week, as village officials said the project remains too dense for the site, according to The Ithaca Voice. Developers presented a ... more
Lansing roads getting fresh pavement this week
Drivers in Lansing should plan for detours as paving kicks off Wednesday on three local roads, according to 14850.com. The work will affect Atwater Road, East Shore Circle, and Bush Lane through August 25 — ... more
Lansing road work begins tomorrow: What to know
Crews will begin cold milling on Scofield Road in Lansing this Monday, impacting the stretch between Route 34B and Buck Road. The work is part of a scheduled road improvement effort. The Town of Lansing ... more
Lansing earns climate certification, eyes state funding
The Village of Lansing has achieved bronze status in New York’s Climate Smart Communities program, unlocking access to grants and resources for sustainability projects, according to Tompkins Weekly. The designation follows five years of work ... more
Benson narrowly re-elected to lead Lansing school board
Aziza Benson was re-elected president of the Lansing Central School District Board of Education in a close 4-3 vote, according to Tompkins Weekly. The decision came during the board’s July 8 reorganizational meeting and extends ... more
Lansing solar project secures tax break to survive
A $14 million solar array in Lansing has received a local property tax break after developers warned it could fail without financial help, according to The Ithaca Voice. The project, run by Genie Solar Energy, ... more
Six New York communities earn Climate Smart certification
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, with three earning the program’s highest “silver” designation for their efforts to combat climate change. The town of ... more
Toxic algae bloom spreads from Varick to Taughannock
Health officials are warning the public to avoid sections of Cayuga Lake after widespread outbreaks of toxic algae were reported this week. According to the Seneca County Health Department, harmful algal blooms—known as HABs—have been ... more
Developer pushes restaurant plan, drive-thrus spark debate
A developer hopes to bring a new restaurant to the former Imperial Kitchen site in Lansing, with Chipotle confirmed as a possible tenant and Chick-fil-A still in talks, according to Tompkins Weekly. Developer Chris Fiello ... more
Taughannock Falls Inn to host July 4 fireworks show
The Inn at Taughannock Falls will once again light up the skies over Cayuga Lake with its annual Independence Day fireworks display for the Trumansburg and Ithaca community. The celebration is set for Friday, July ... more
Lansing school board rejects student health care resolution
The Lansing Central School Board narrowly voted against a proposal supporting expanded school-based medical care, citing legal and financial concerns, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 3-4 vote halted advocacy for legislation allowing school medical directors ... more
Lansing man falsely reported Cayuga County incident, sheriff says
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lansing man for falsely reporting an incident after an investigation into a 911 call made earlier this month. Gavin T. Rushlow, 20, was charged with Falsely Reporting ... more
Lansing leaders warn of Medicaid cuts ahead of Senate vote
Proposed federal budget cuts could strip health coverage from 1.5 million New Yorkers, including thousands in Lansing, by 2034, according to Tompkins Weekly. State Sen. Lea Webb and others are urging the U.S. Senate to ... more
5 Democrats face off for 2 Tompkins Legislature seats
Five Democratic candidates are competing in two contested races in Tompkins County's June 24 primary, according to Tompkins Weekly. District 3 features Iris Packman and Pierre Saint-Perez, while Kyle Emily Erickson, Matt Sullivan, and Irene ... more
New retail and office projects set for Lansing
Two new developments are reshaping Lansing, with a building supply store moving in and an office park on the way, according to The Ithaca Voice. ABC Building Supply will soon occupy the former Lansing Market ... more
Lansing Market building sold, new use pending
The former Lansing Market site has been sold to a Massachusetts-based real estate firm, according to The Ithaca Voice. The 14,000-square-foot building on North Triphammer Road sold for $1.25 million and is now owned by ... more
Taughannock Gorge Trail closed for maintenance
Hikers will need to steer clear of Taughannock Falls State Park’s gorge trail this week as it closes for maintenance, according to 14850.com. The trail will be shut from June 2 to June 5. Work ... more
Lansing breaks ground on $22M public works facility
The town of Lansing has officially launched construction of a new $22 million highway department facility, according to Tompkins Weekly. The project is designed to modernize infrastructure and meet the town’s growing public works needs ... more
Lansing begins $22M highway facility project
Lansing officials broke ground on a long-awaited $22 million highway department facility that will modernize public works operations, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 43,000-square-foot building will replace a cramped, outdated 1968 structure and accommodate expanded ... more
