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Ithaca CarShare Shuts Down Today. Here’s What You Should Know Ithaca CarShare is temporarily closing today. The non-profit is unable to renew its insurance because of a state regulatory issue. Legislation that would resolve the problem was introduced in the state Assembly and Senate. Listen to our interview with Executive Director Liz Field today at…

– Ithaca Seeks To Fill Third Ward Vacancy On Common Council – The City of Ithaca is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on Common Council. Third Ward Alderperson Jeffery Barken announced he will resign from his seat in June. The city’s accepting applications from Third Ward residents who are interested in serving out…

– State Inspector General Investigates $64M Spent On COVID-19 Vaccination App – Even though the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended, New York State is increasing spending for the Excelsior Pass. It’s the app that keeps track of your vaccination records. The Albany Times Union reports the State Inspector General is investigating a $200 million…

Schuyler, Tompkins Officials Take Different Approaches to Migrant Surge County officials outside New York City are responding to the end of Title 42 by declaring states of emergency to stop asylum seekers from coming upstate. Title 42 is the name of a federal emergency health order. It allowed U.S. officials to prevent migrants and asylum…

– Hochul Declares State of Emergency Because of Rising Immigration – Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Tuesday because of the increasing number of “migrants seeking shelter” in New York State. The Albany Times Union reports Hochul made the move because New York City Mayor Eric Adams has started sending some migrants…

– School Board Budgets: Groton, Trumansburg – This week, we’re sharing information about school district budgets. Next Tuesday voters will choose to accept or reject their district’s proposals. Here are links to the $25.8 million proposal for Groton, and Trumansburg’s $31 million proposal.  – Working for Tompkins County Pays Well Compared to Similar Places -…

-Ithaca’s State Theater Gets Over $100,000 in New York Budget- The State Theater in Ithaca is getting $103,000 allocated in the newly-passed state budget. The Ithaca Voice reports the money is from a $5 million program for over thirteen historic upstate theaters. The State Theater’s attendance has dropped about 38% since the onset of the…

A hearing about Ithaca school district budget set for Tuesday A hearing about the Ithaca school district budget is set for today at 5:30 at Ithaca High School. Members of the public can attend in person or by Zoom. The Ithaca Times reports the school board adopted a $158.5 million budget last month. Residents can…