Highlights of the 01/21/2025 Meeting of the Tompkins Co. Legislature Published on January 27, 2025 Chair of the Legislature Dan Klein (D-Danby) delivered remarks reflecting the state of Tompkins County. The address focused on the County’s on-going work and vision for a variety of projects and initiatives to enhance the lives of Tompkins County residents, thanking community partners for their valued support. Klein announced the 2025 Legislature Committee Chairs appointments during the address.
Whole Health Buildings Closed to the Public: Wednesday, 01/29/2025 Published on January 27, 2025 Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) offices at 55 Brown Rd. (Town of Ithaca) and 201 E. Green St. (City of Ithaca) will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for staff development. Our answering service will receive phone calls and messages will be reviewed throughout the day. •For Health Services: 607-274-6600•For Mental Health Services: 607-274-6200•For life-threatening emergencies: 911
Radon Awareness Week (1/27-1/31): Test Your Home, Protect Your Health Published on January 28, 2025 Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, if left undetected in your home. Radon is naturally occurring in the ground but can enter the home through cracks or gaps in the floors or walls. Once the radon is inside the home, the levels can build up over time. The only way to know if radon is in your home is to test the air.
Support Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention in Tompkins County Published on January 30, 2025 Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) seeks individuals with a passion for addressing issues regarding mental health and substance use to join the Tompkins County Community Services Board (CSB) or serve on one of the CSB’s subcommittees: Substance Use, Developmental Disabilities, and Mental Health. The CSB has multiple vacancies and invites interested candidates to apply.
1st Annual McLean Potato Festival Published on April 22, 2026 This activity will be designed to bring McLean and other surrounding towns, cities, and states to our small town for a fun, family day. We will have vendors, bounce houses, games, food, contests, a parade, a car show, and so much more.
2022 Housing Snapshot Now Available Published on November 15, 2023 Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability has released the 2022 Housing Snapshot, the fourth edition of the report since the 2018 Housing Snapshot. The 2022 edition documents achievements in providing supportive, affordable, and student housing, but finds that the local housing market falls well short of meeting overall housing need.
2023 Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grant Opportunity Published on October 03, 2022 The Tompkins County Tourism Program is accepting pre-applications for the 2023 Arts and Culture Organizational Development (ACOD) grant starting on September 30.
2023 Property Tax Auction Indefinitely Postponed Published on June 02, 2023 (Ithaca, N.Y. June 2, 2023) -- Tompkins County Attorney William Troy has announced the following: “In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision issued on May 25, 2023, and the fact that the State Legislature may place a limit on when foreclosures can resume, the Tompkins County Property Tax Auction scheduled for June 5 will not go forward without further advice from New York State Authorities.
2023 Departmental Accomplishments Presented to the Legislature Published on January 17, 2024 Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes presented accomplishments from the organization’s nearly 30 departments during the January 16 meeting of the Legislature.
2023 Tourism Grant Program Announcement Published on December 19, 2022 The Tompkins County Tourism Program is excited to announce our spring 2023 grant opportunities. Funding is available for organizations to plan events, enhance outdoor recreation amenities, and promote our community to visitors.