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Tompkins County legislators approve creation of animal abuse registry
People convicted of abusing animals in Tompkins County will now be publicly listed on a countywide online registry. The Tompkins County Legislature adopted a resolution Tuesday following a small but […]
Budget bind: 11.96% tax levy increase recommended for Tompkins County
The Tompkins County Administration is officially recommending an 11.96% increase in the countywide property tax levy for 2027, handing legislators a double-digit starting point as weeks of budget deliberations commence. […]
Town of Ithaca Supervisor Rod Howe announces he will step down
Town of Ithaca Supervisor Rod Howe will step down Sept. 19 after serving in the role since 2019. A news release from the town stated that when he was asked […]
City of Ithaca News
Published September 03City Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday
On Monday, September 7, 2026, City Offices will be closed on observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Please read on for more details...
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Published September 01Public Notice: City & Plumbing Board Accepting Applications for Plumbers & Installers
City of Ithaca and the Plumbing Board will be accepting applications for Master Plumber, Water and Sewer Installer, & Journeyman Plumber Exams. Please read on for more info...
Pressure mounts for Kathy Hochul to sign data center moratorium bill
A crowd gathered near the shore of Cayuga Lake Friday to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would establish sweeping regulations for data centers. In July, Hochul […]
County legislators poised to revisit local minimum wage debate
The results of the long-anticipated Tompkins County Minimum Wage Study are in. One of its main findings is that the cost of living in the county is increasing more rapidly […]
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Published August 28Sidewalk Repair - Hook Place & Cliff Street
Tues 9/1- Crews will be working in 400 Block of Hook Place & the 400– 800 Block of Cliff Street to repair sidewalks. Please read on for more info...
Tompkins County ‘I voted’ sticker contest winners announced
What do a cupcake, a scenic lake view and a beaver have in common? They are all featured in the winning submissions in the Tompkins County Board of Elections’ annual […]
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Published August 24Sidewalk Repairs - Linn & King Street
Thurs 8/27- Crews will be working to repair sidewalks on Linn & King Streets. Please read on for more details...
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Published August 24Sidewalk Repair - Dewitt Park
Tues 8/25- Crews will be working in Dewitt Park to repair sidewalks. Please read on for more info...
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Published August 24Sidewalk Repair - 400 Block S Geneva St
Mon 8/24- Crews will be working to improve sidewalks in the 400 block of S Geneva St. Please read on for more info...