City & State NY – March 8, 2025 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a $400 million redevelopment plan aimed at revitalizing downtown Albany, addressing long-standing concerns over its economy, infrastructure, and public perception. The initiative, revealed in Hochul’s State of the State address, allocates $150 million to renovate the New York State Museum […]
Ithaca honors two Black community leaders with annual award

ITHACA, N.Y. — Longtime Ithaca community leaders Roger G. Richardson and Arlene Y. Richardson were honored Wednesday night at the Ithaca Common Council with the J. Diann Sams African American […]
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Ithaca receives prestigious urban sustainability certificate

ITHACA, N.Y.— The City of Ithaca is renowned for its gorges, its abundance of Blundstone sporting locals and its commitment to sustainability. Now the city can tout a much sought-after […]
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Labor lawyer joins race for Tompkins County Legislature

ITHACA, N.Y. — Labor lawyer and policy researcher Iris Packman is vying for the Democratic nomination to represent District 3, which includes the Belle Sherman neighborhood, on the Tompkins County […]
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County finds local Airbnb options are shrinking, but occupancy remains stable

ITHACA, N.Y. — To the chagrin of some and the delight of others, Tompkins County is seeing a marked decline in the number of available short-term rentals (STR), typically associated […]
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Ithaca Green New Deal budget cut, but projects moving forward

ITHACA, N.Y. — The long-term future of the City of Ithaca’s ambitious Green New Deal plan, a trailblazing initiative that hoisted Ithaca to the forefront of municipal environmental policy nationwide, […]
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County commissions “forensic audit” of library amid public concern

ITHACA, N.Y. — County legislators voted unanimously Tuesday night to commission a “forensic audit” of the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL), citing concerns over the library’s financial management. Compared to […]
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Gallery: A GIAC talent showcase to celebrate Black History Month

ITHACA, N.Y. — A crowd of hundreds packed the Boynton Middle School auditorium on Friday night, where the audience was treated to a wide-ranging display of talent from local youth […]
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Obituary: Robert L. “Bob” Larsen

Robert L. Larsen “Bob,” age 80, of Beaver Dams, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Auburn, New York, Bob, […]
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No measles cases yet, but local vaccinations are below target

TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — Parents may be waiting longer to vaccinate their children against communicable diseases like measles — or forgo the vaccine altogether — and Tompkins County appears to […]
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