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'Generous' Moss tax plan is unfair to Elmira | Guest Viewpoint
Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss recently announced his “generous” plan to split sales tax revenue with county municipalities, and bragged that he had held the line on property taxes. As is so often the case with Mr. Moss, these are half truths at best. Under Mr. Moss, Chemung County has steadily cut sales tax revenue sharing with local municipalities. This forces city and town governments to increase their property taxes, allowing the Moss Administration to spend without political repercussions. His new revenue sharing plan would be more of the same, sharing excess revenue only after he has collected as much as he wants to spend. Even then, his plan is unfair. His intention is to split that pittance of revenue based on population, ignoring the fact that the City of Elmira, as the county seat, plays host to and often subsidizes important governmental and non-governmental services and amenities, including our regional hospital, which also serves as a major employer, and the former 5-Star Building, now a tax exempt county office building. Under Mr. Moss, the county has repeatedly cancelled the shared service agreements that were supposed to justify the county’s retention of more sales tax revenue. The County Legislature finally
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Open Space Institute purchases 4-acre property between existing Buttermilk Falls State Park entrance and Route 13
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The purchase will mean changes to parking, traffic circulation and wayfinding, staff housing, and a new trailhead connecting visitors to a regional network of parks and trails. Open Space Institute (OSI), a national conservation leader, partnering in the protection of more than 2.5 million acres...
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Western Regional Off-Track Betting delays closing of 6 branches
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation says it is delaying plans to close six of its branches in Western New York. After originally setting a closing date of Oct. 31, locations in Penfield, Rochester and Auburn will close on New Year's Eve. OTB says the decision follows a multi-year review of...
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Waterfront apartment complex wins city Planning Board approval
An expansive mixed-use project slated for Ithaca’s waterfront finally received approval from the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board Tuesday. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The board also gave site plan approval to a proposal for an affordable housing project on...
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Corning Farmers Market Wraps Outdoor Season, Winter Market Starts Next Week
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) — The Corning Farmers Market held its final outdoor market of the season Thursday afternoon in Riverfront Centennial Park, closing out a run that began in early June and featured more than 70 rotating vendors. Organizers with the Gaffer District said the season was a success.
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New Report Raises Concerns Over Historical Toxic Contamination at Former Milliken Station
A new report from the Environmental Health Research Group is raising concerns about decades of historical toxic contamination at the former Milliken Station power plant along Cayuga Lake in Lansing. The organization says that government records document the disposal of more than one billion pounds of coal ash at the...
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South Hill townhouse complex proposed for redevelopment
An aging townhouse development on South Hill could be in for some big changes as developers aim to turn the property into a 200-unit apartment complex. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The $70 million project is proposed for 1 Grandview Court, currently the...
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Field fire in Freeville consumes multiple acres, local farmers help contain the spread
FREEVILLE, NY (607NewsNow) — Freeville firefighters were dispatched to a field fire at 4:48 p.m. on October 27th, the flames having burned through several acres by the time they arrived on scene. According to the Freeville Fire Department (FFD) Facebook page, the fire was approximately 100 feet across upon...
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Lowe’s Big Flats associates help revitalize Elmira home
Lowe’s associates from Big Flats joined Chemung County Habitat for Humanity for a Red Vest Day, helping renovate a home that will be sold to a partner family. The project is part of a partnership supported by grant funding to improve housing in Chemung County.
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Ithaca architecture and design firm recognized as US Chamber of Commerce’s Top 100 Small Business of 2026
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Trade Design Build has been named as the US Chamber of Commerce’s CO-100 Top Small Business of 2026, earning national recognition and $25,000. The company, run by three partner owners Gideon Stone, Michael Barnoski, and Chris Willett, was initially named to the Chamber’s 2026 CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list in September. They were declared the overall winner at an awards dinner and gala at the Chamber’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20th, 2026.