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County Budget Passes After Tax Increase Debate
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After months of debate, public hearings and meetings, the 2025 Tompkins County Budget was approved Tuesday night.
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Proposed Budget Sparks Concerns Among Tompkins County Legislators
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After an increase in the cost of living and a fall in tax revenue in Tompkins County, legislators continue debating the 2025 annual county budget.
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Tompkins County Legislature Pledges $45,000 Annual Grant for Formerly Incarcerated Housing Program for Next Three Years
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A transitional housing program for formerly incarcerated men, Sunflower House, was granted 45,000 dollars per year for three years by the Tompkins County Legislature after initial budget plans denied funding.
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Tompkins County “I Voted” Sticker Contest Winner Announced
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Dakota Tseng won the Tompkins County Board of Elections “I voted” sticker contest with a design that features a cat in a field of flowers.
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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Leadership Discuss Challenges, Goals in First Town Hall
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In the first-ever airport town hall, the status of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport was discussed, including the challenges faced after American Airlines left and the national pilot shortage.
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Former Cornell Librarian Running Unopposed in Tompkins County Legislature Special Election
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Susan Currie, former director of Tompkins County Public Library, is running for County Legislator with voting on Tuesday.
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New Faces Slated to Join Ithaca Common Council and Tompkins County Legislature
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As Ithacans cast their last votes for Common Council representatives on Tuesday night, they decided a new slate of local officials — including two Cornell students.
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The Ithaca Police Department Overhaul Proposal: Where Is It Now
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The City of Ithaca and Tompkins County have approved funding for the Community Justice Center, a new establishment intended to implement the 19 recommendations from the historic Ithaca Police Department overhaul proposal.
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Leslie Schill MRP ’02 Wins Tompkins County Legislature in Special Election
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Taking her oath of office on Tuesday, Leslie Schill will serve as a Tompkins County legislator, hoping to improve housing security and vaccine distribution.
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Tompkins County Votes to Pass the Reimagining Public Safety Plan
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The Tompkins County Legislature voted Tuesday to pass the Reimagining Public Safety Plan, with the county committing to the 17 police reforms that intend to rebuild trust between law enforcement and residents.