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Ithaca closes $8 million budget gap, Recckio says
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — In Ithaca, a large budget gap next year is gone. City Manager Dominick Recckio says a lot of work went into dropping the projected deficit for 2027. “We entered the budget season with an $8 million budget gap that had to be closed, Recckio said...
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Ithaca Fire Department sets sail with new fire boat
The Ithaca Fire Department announced the delivery of a new fire boat, in a statement. The boat is a Lake Assault Boat, made in Superior, Wisconsin. The Ithaca Fire Department serves the south end of Cayuga Lake, and this craft will fill a significant rescue and firefighting gap on the lake and along its shores, officials said in the statement. It is highly capable and replaces an old, failing boat that IFD has at times struggled to keep afloat and in service. Filling a need The need for a more advanced and capable fire boat has existed for a long time. The department is often called to the lake for boat fires, sinking boats, and fire and medical emergencies on the water and along the shore. Firefighting (both structure and vegetation) along the west and east shores can be difficult because of limited road access, steep terrain, and water supply issues, department officials said in the statement. The boat will dramatically improve the department's ability to help. It can fight fire with its on-board water cannon, supply onshore fire apparatus or deploy hose lines directly from the boat. Marine 1 will be available to mutual aid partners on Cayuga Lake
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American legion Post 401 honors Ken Patterson
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Ken Patterson received the 2026 Fran Leavenworth Making A Difference Award at the Making a Difference dinner. The American legion Post 401 specializes in vital services for veterans and their families. The award is given out for significant and exemplary service to the community. The award is given out on National Make […]
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Soprano’s Market renovations complete
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Family-owned Soprano’s Market finishes cosmetic and structural modernizing enhancements. Soprano’s Market completes $727,000 in renovations, including energy efficient lighting, insulation, and a complete roof replacement. Soprano’s Market received $420,000 from The NY Forward Program. The NY Forward program provides funds for revitalization efforts in smaller, rural downtowns in the state […]
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman visits Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman started a 5 stop, 1 day barnstorming tour of the Southern Tier in Owego this morning. Blakeman joined Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy for a rally with close to 100 supporters inside the Owego Elks Lodge. The Nassau County Executive blamed Governor Hochul for the high cost of […]
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Lansing advances proposed data center ban to public hearing
The Lansing Town Board voted 3-2 at its Oct. 21 meeting to advance a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning code that would essentially outlaw the construction of artificial intelligence data centers in Lansing. The public hearing is set for Nov. 17 at the Lansing...
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Blakeman plans 'Fire Kathy Hochul' rally at Elmira Elks Lodge Oct. 28
New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman will bring his down-to-the wire campaign to Elmira on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The two-term Nassau County executive seeking to oust Democratic governor Kathy Hochul will headline a GOP rally at the Elmira Elks Lodge, 300 E. Gray St., at 10:30 a.m. Blakeman will be accompanied by Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy at the Elmira event, which is being billed as a “Fire Kathy Hochul Rally.” With early voting already underway and election day in about one week, Oct. 28 will be a busy campaign day for Blakeman and Langworthy. In addition to Elmira, the Republicans are also scheduled to hold “Fire Hochul” gatherings in Owego, Hornell and Olean on Wednesday. The Blakeman campaign has touted putting "New York state First," with proposals to cut state income taxes, reduce utility bills and reverse what he calls "soft-on-crime" bail laws. At a campaign event in Syracuse on Oct. 9 that featured President Trump, Blakeman called New York state "number 50 in economic outlook" under Hochul's leadership. "We have to create good jobs, good benefits to keep our young people here," Blakeman said. "We have to look at business not as the enemy but as a partner.
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McCarthy, Sullivan run to rep Elmira area on Chemung County Legislature
All 15 seats on the Chemung County Legislature are up for election in November. Seven of those seats feature contested races when Chemung County voters cast their ballots. With Mark Margeson and Christopher Moss also in a competitive race for Chemung County Executive, county government could be poised for a shakeup. Legislators serve four-year terms. In the 12th District , incumbent Democrat William "Bill" McCarthy and Republican Kevin R. Sullivan are running for the position on the Chemung County Legislature. The 12th District covers parts of the city of Elmira near Southport. The Star-Gazette surveyed each candidate about some of the pressing issues in the race. Here is an introduction to each candidate and their responses to our questions. Who is William McCarthy? Bill McCarthy, 59, has lived in Elmira his entire life. He is a member of the Hibernians, the City Zoning Board, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chemung County Historical Society. Who is Kevin Sullivan? Kevin Sullivan, 52, was born in Elmira, lived in Horseheads and Wellsburg for a time, and now lives back in Elmira. He currently works for Wayfair as a member of the Social Media Moderation team. Sullivan sits on
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Town of Dryden receives a 2nd TAP grant for Rail Trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that over 30 municipalities received grant funding for projects that “promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or hiking,” and the town of Dryden is one of those communities. The awarded funding is through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation...