ALBANY — Tayden Townsley, 47, is seeking clemency from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving nearly three decades in prison for a 1994 murder he committed at age 19. Townsley’s clemency application is one of at least 1,500 that Hochul has received from state prisoners this year, though the governor’s granting of clemency has…
Trumansburg’s board of education has chosen current high school principal Megan Conaway to lead the district as the next superintendent, following the retirement of long-time Superintendent Kimberly Bell. The board conducted an extensive search process, soliciting community feedback through a survey that identified desired characteristics in the next superintendent, such as a background in teaching,…
Nearly two decades ago, Pima County voters approved a half cent sales tax to fund regional transportation projects. That tax has led to investments of more than $1.6 billion in the region according to public officials, but will expire on June 30, 2026. Now, residents have another chance to decide whether they’d like to continue…
On Friday, the city nixed its latest rollout of part of its payroll modernization program. It has agreed to millions of dollars in contracts over the last five years with little to show for them. The post Syracuse delays payroll rollout after 4 years, millions to consultants: ‘We’re not getting what we paid for’ appeared…
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Cornell could see more artificial turf. The school is looking […]
This story was published in partnership with The Guardian. Federal and city law enforcers executed a search warrant earlier this month at the Queens home of a pastor who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams — on the same day authorities raided a hotel owned by a developer and Adams fundraiser the pastor…
Item #1 Item #2 Item #3 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…
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…
ITHACA, N.Y. (APN) — The Northside Apartments have undergone a $75 million renovation, transforming the 1960s-era complex into a more efficient, modern housing development. The Ithaca Housing Authority and 3rd Development Group expanded the complex from 70 to 82 total units, though bedroom count decreased from approximately 225 to 208. Units now range from one…
Two new trustees joining the Clark County School Board are bringing conservative priorities to the district, raising the prospect of future tension over culture war issues. Lydia Dominguez and Lorena Biassotti, former members of the Moms for Liberty Clark County chapter, won seats in a Republican wave that also helped deliver Nevada to President-elect Donald…