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Guest Viewpoint: Is Town of Southport violating Open Meetings Law?
There is a big problem with the Open Meetings Law in New York. The problem is the utter lack of strong and comprehensive legislation with teeth built in to assure citizens that governments, local and state, abide by the law. What is in place for citizens in New York State is nothing more than...
🚧 Update on Drainage Improvements Impacting Traffic on NY 224 in Van Etten
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents and travelers in the Van Etten area should plan for potential traffic delays due to drainage improvements taking place on NY 224. The construction is scheduled to commence on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, and continue through Friday, May 10th, 2024. Work will occur between 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM on both days, affecting both directions from the START ROUTE NY 224 at the intersection with NY 34 all the way to NY 223. Notably, during these times, all lanes will remain open, but caution is advised when transiting the area. Any updates or changes to this schedule will be provided to keep the community informed.
C-PP school budget up 6.3%. What to know about Corning area spending plans before May vote
Corning-Painted Post School District residents will vote May 21 on a proposed $139,181,455 budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. For the first time in more than 15 years, the budget must receive a supermajority, at least 60%, to pass. The supermajority is required because the district is exceeding the state tax cap of 2.97%. ...
Tompkins County real estate: nine most expensive homes sold, May 4-10
A house in Ithaca that sold for $572,800 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Tompkins County in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $325,923. The average price per square foot ended up at $217.
Milling and paving project set to begin in Elmira next week
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira Department of Public Works has announced an upcoming milling and paving project that is set to begin next Monday in Elmira. The milling process will begin on Monday, May 13, and will continue through Tuesday, May 14. This work is subject to change based on weather and […]
Village of Horseheads Parks & Rec announces 2024 Teal Park Summer Concert Series dates
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation organization has announced who will be playing at its summer concert series this year at Teal Park. The 2024 Teal Park Summer Concert Series will begin on June 6 and will run until Aug. 22. The concerts will go from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 […]
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