Headlines for August 19, 2022

On Wednesday Tompkins Area Consolidated Transit or TCAT confirmed the details of it’s cuts to service which will go into effect on Sunday. Routes affected by the cuts include 82, 11, 13, and 20 which will see some reduction in frequency. More details on the changes to TCAT's service at their website.

The City of Ithaca Engineering Division is planning to increase sidewalk assessment fees. The fee structure hasn’t changed since its inception in 2015. Total revenue to the program has increased by only 3% while the cost of replacing a square of sidewalk has increased 24%. The City is considering a plan that would increase the fee paid by most owners of one- or two-family dwellings from $70 to $80 per year and increase fees for other types of properties as well. The Engineering Division is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed changes and its 2023 work plan Tuesday, August 23 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Tompkins County Public Library’s Borg Warner Room.

A new waterfront bar and music venue on Taughannock Blvd is set to open soon. According to 14850.com the location has been home to many venues over more than 50 years including The Dock, Castaways, Max’s, Key West, and the Salty Dog.  Local trombonist TJ Schaper and business partener Jack Clausen will reopen the mid-sized venue as the Deep Dive September 15. The two produce the Ithaca Night Bazaar series at Steamboat Landing and will host an offshoot event as a sneak peak on August 31.