@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialIn a heated debate, the budget committee has raised the 2027 sales-tax projection by $800,000, aiming to ease the tax burden on residents while navigating cautious fiscal waters.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTCAT just secured a crucial $65,000 for vital planning studies, but questions loom over its financial strategy amid rising operating pressures.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialLocal housing providers in Tompkins County are facing a perfect storm of funding cuts and staffing shortages that threaten their ability to support vulnerable communities.
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@anne4change.bsky.socialAs someone who has lived in #TompkinsCounty for 25 yrs & had a family member working there, looking at #Cornell through the widest possible lens, I see a "non-profit" institution whose top priority has been the amassing of wealth & power, with only a nod at education (not to mention social justice).
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Tompkins County Legislature has put the Community Justice Center on a two-year funding leash, paving the way for a critical 2027 review that could reshape its future!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTompkins County's proposed budget for 2027 suggests an 11.96% property tax increase, raising concerns about affordability and staffing cuts.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCounty assessor Jay Franklin reveals crucial changes to the New York State veterans-property-tax exemption that could impact local tax rolls and your wallet!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTompkins County is revamping its Climate Action Plan and is seeking your input to shape a sustainable future that tackles local infrastructure challenges and social impacts.
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@askraphaela.bsky.socialTHE CORNELL 7: THREE QUESTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS
Video: youtu.be/6wBSZWTAo0g
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAfter a 2.5-year wait, Tompkins County's Planning Committee has finally secured FEMA funding to update its crucial Hazard Mitigation Plan, but what does this mean for local municipalities facing federal funding gaps?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTompkins County has taken a bold step towards resilience by applying for up to $250,000 to get vital projects shovel-ready!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialGovernor Hochul's new funding promises $355k to keep at-risk youth engaged, but local staffing cuts threaten the committee's ability to make a real impact.
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@breakingnews06.bsky.socialCNN's Jake Tapper Grills Cornell Alleged Sex Assault D.A., Brings His Own Daughter Into Debate #SexAssault #CornellUniversity #JakeTapper #TompkinsCounty #JusticeForVictims
@samuelsolace.bsky.socialI would bet that if we played the #KevinBaconGame with #TompkinsCounty D.A. #MatthewVanHouten, we could find a connection between him and at least one person linked to the #Cornell Seven in the 2024 Chi Phi fraternity incident.
#Cornell7 #ChiPhi #Assault @cornelluniversity.bsky.social #FAIL
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTompkins County's Public Safety Committee just approved a three-year deal to keep the Community Justice Center running, but questions about governance and funding still loom large.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Tompkins Center for History & Culture is in dire need of $3.5 million in repairs as its management contract approaches a critical expiration in 2026—will the county step up to save this vital community resource?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialDemand for the Tompkins County 211 contact center has surged by 13%, highlighting critical community needs for housing and transportation.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Department of Social Services is bracing for a $740,000 local cost increase due to federal funding cuts, but they're also proposing strategic new hires to maintain oversight and efficiency.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialMeasles cases are rising in upstate New York, but Tompkins County remains safe—are you and your loved ones vaccinated?
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