Tompkins County Passes $253.2 Million Budget with 2.72% Tax Levy Increase
The Tompkins County Legislature approved a $253.2 million budget for 2025 on Nov. 19, setting a tax levy increase of 2.72%. Initial calculations showed a 4.45% levy hike due to a tax cap error, but amendments to use contingency funds and fund balance reserves lowered the levy to meet the…
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports 18.2% Earnings Jump
ITHACA, N.Y. (APN) — Tompkins Financial Corporation reported an 18.2% increase in quarterly earnings Thursday, driven by loan growth and improved interest margins. The regional…
County budget cuts could lead to layoffs at library
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) could lay off up to seven of its full time library workers next year. Library…
Police confirm victim in Monday homicide was suspect’s spouse
Content warning: This story contains a description of alleged domestic violence and details of an active homicide investigation. ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca police have identified…