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2022 News Archives

The Tompkins County Legislature has approved $6 million in one time grant funds to community organizations as part of its Community Recovery Fund program. Projects being funded through the program are aligned with the program priorities of addressing the immediate and continuing impacts of COVID-19…
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. The following grant programs are now accepting applications: Community…
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR), in collaboration with the Dorothy Cotton Institute, was pleased to announce the winners of the 35th Annual Human Rights Arts Competition for all K-12 youth in Tompkins County. The Human Rights Arts Competition expands possibilities for student…
The $6.5 million of local Community Recovery Fund grants offered by Tompkins County using American Rescue Plan Act funds are set to be disbursed to local organizations following a vote at the next meeting of the Legislature. The final stages of the process follow a lengthy grant review process by a…
Resolution Passes Establishing Special Election for District Three A resolution establishing a special election for the Third Legislative District, scheduled for January 24, 2023, passed unanimously, 13-0. Now that the date has been declared the Board of Elections will establish the Political…
At the November 7 public hearing regarding the 2023 County Budget, Legislators spoke about the recent passing of their colleague, Henry Granison, who resigned October 31 due to treatment for cancer. An obituary has been published by Granison’s family. Chairwoman Shawna Black added a remembrance…
Legislators Approve Revision of Charter Effectuating Merger of Public and Mental Health Departments A public hearing was held regarding the proposed County Charter changes needed to finalize the merger of the Tompkins County Public Health and Mental Health Departments. It is anticipated that the…
Delta Air Lines to add two daily flights to JFK beginning in early 2023.  ITHACA, NY­ − Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) announced Delta Air Lines will now offer two daily flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport starting January 9, 2023.  Business and leisure travelers can…
Early Voting begins SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th at the Ithaca Town Hall and the Crash Fire Rescue Building (see schedule). Additionally, individuals with questions related to the election or in need of an absentee ballot can call or visit the Board of Elections. Board of Elections staff will be…
The Tompkins County Office for the Aging will be conducting its annual Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm.  The Public Hearing will be held in person at the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, 214 W. Martin Luther King Jr./State St., Ithaca, as well as streamed on Tompkins…