“Binghamton Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Domestic Dispute”
Binghamton police arrested 28-year-old Dajai Gonzalez after he fired a handgun into the air during a domestic dispute on Lydia Street, violating an order of protection. Gonzalez faces charges of criminal contempt, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a weapon. Read more here.
Ithaca’s Buffalo Street Books Eyes Nonprofit Transition Amid Financial Challenges
Buffalo Street Books, a cooperatively owned Ithaca bookstore, plans to transition to nonprofit status to address financial difficulties exacerbated by declining sales. The move aims to secure grant funding and align with its community-focused mission. The store has raised $55,000 of its $100,000 year-end goal through fundraising efforts, including memberships and events. The change could…
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 corrected cap. Legislator Greg Mezey…