Seneca County’s 2026 budget would raise taxes by $159 for the average homeowner, according to Board Chair Mike Enslow in Finger Lakes Times. The $116.4 million plan boosts spending by $5.5 million and ...

After years of delays, Ithaca’s Common Council passed new zoning rules for the Southside neighborhood in an 8–1 vote, according to The Ithaca Voice. The form-based code encourages more walkable, ...

The Lansing Town Board voted unanimously to withdraw a proposed land-use moratorium that had sparked weeks of heated debate, according to The Ithaca Voice. The moratorium would’ve paused new ...

Wells College lost over $7.8 million in its final year before closing, according to new tax records reviewed by The Citizen. Expenses soared to nearly $38 million in 2023–24 while revenues stalled at ...

Students across New York may soon see whole and reduced-fat milk back on cafeteria menus, thanks to a new bill passed by the U.S. Senate with strong bipartisan support. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids ...

When you went to Seneca Falls or the coast of Seneca Lake this season, you may have noticed that there were fewer Canadian license plates than normal. For years, our neighbors to the north have been ...

A Steuben County judge handed down a 90-year prison sentence for a Howard man convicted of multiple rapes over four years, according to WETM. Prosecutors said the man, 51-year-old Matthew Kapp, ...

A Jefferson man faces multiple charges after a distracted driving crash on the Thruway left another driver seriously injured Wednesday night. New York State Police say Evan Robert Hope, 45, was behind ...

Snow that seems to appear out of nowhere, rolling hills that test traction, and postcard views that beg to be captured, winter road-tripping the Finger Lakes is magic with a side of “be prepared.” ...

We’ve watched fitness trends come and go, but 2025 feels different. Functional fitness isn’t just another programming tweak, it’s a cultural reset that prioritizes how we move, age, and live. From ...

Why Competition Feels so Exciting Competition appears in everyday life, from playground races to online leaderboards. People cheer for favorite teams, compare scores with friends, and feel a rush when ...

New York State has officially approved a major update to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, strengthening protections for 2.9 million acres of public land while prioritizing sustainability, ...