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– Molinaro Supports New Food Supply Chain Bill – Congressman Marc Molinaro is part of a bipartisan group who’s introduced a bill to lower food costs. The House Republican represents the 19th Congressional district that includes Ithaca, Binghamton, and part of Catskills.  The bill is called the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act. It…

– A Celebration of Democracy in Ithaca This Weekend – The Federal Voting Rights Act was signed into law on August 6, 1965. It outlawed discriminatory practices in the South that made it impossible for many Black people to vote. This weekend, a coalition of groups in Tompkins County is hosting a democracy festival to…

– Seneca Meadows Landfill Community Agreement Could Be Worth $10 Million – The company that operates Seneca Meadows Landfill has proposed a new host community agreement or HCA. The agreement would be worth over $10 million for the Town of Seneca Falls if an expansion is approved by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.  FingerLakes1.com…

– NYS Police Warn Of Another Credit Card Skimming Scam – A card skimming device was found on a register at a Sav-A-Lot grocery store in Cortland County last week. Skimming is when devices are illegally installed on ATMs or registers to steal people’s credit or debit card information.  New York State Police say it’s…

– Texting Scam Targets Tompkins County Residents – There’s a texting scam targeting Tompkins County residents. WENY-TV reports that the Sheriff’s department says that texts are falsely offering to pay people to participate in a county focus group. The messages come from a 423 area code. We’ve recently told you about Tompkins County’s new strategic…

– Term Limits On November’s Ballot In Chemung County – Chemung County voters get to decide on term limits for lawmakers this November. WSKG Public Radio reports the limits would be for all 15 county legislators and the county executive. The law would limit a candidate to three consecutive, four-year terms. They would be eligible…

– Schuyler County Administrator To Leave Position This Week – The Schuyler County Administrator, Fonda Chronis is resigning effective this Friday. The sudden announcement came from the county attorney’s office on Tuesday. It stated that the legislature and administrator “announce their mutual decision to conclude their working relationship”. No reason was given for the administrator’s…