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– Wildlife Hunting Contests Ban Passes State Legislature – A bipartisan bill banning most wildlife hunting contests passed both houses of the state legislature last month. The proposed law prohibits competitions that hunt coyotes, squirrels, and other wildlife species. The Albany Times Union reports violators could face fines of $500 to $2,000. It includes exemptions…

– Molinaro Campaign Returns $2,000 After FEC Complaint Filed – Representative Marc Molinaro has returned $2,000 to a previous campaign account. The Albany Times Union reports the action was taken after a complaint was filed with the Federal Election Commission by a group called End Citizens United. The complaint alleges Molinaro illegally transferred money from…

– Resolution To Oppose Landfill Expansion Fails In Tompkins County – A resolution opposing the expansion of the Seneca Meadows landfill failed to get support from the Tompkins County Legislature The landfill is located in Waterloo in Seneca County. Some of the legislators who oppose the resolution say landfills will continue to be necessary until…

– Tompkins IDA Approves Tax Break For Housing Project In Ithaca’s West End – Developers of a new mixed-use building in Ithaca’s West End have been given a $3.7 million tax abatement. The Ithaca Voice reports the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency voted unanimously for the 10-year tax break. Visum Development Group is constructing the…

– Canadian Wildfires Continue to Affect Finger Lakes Air Quality – We are still experiencing the effects of Canadian wildfires. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says air quality in Central New York today is a risk for sensitive people. That’s anyone with heart or breathing problems, young children, and the elderly. Fine particulate…

– Air Quality Warning In Effect For Monday – An air quality advisory is in effect for all of New York today. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says the air quality poses a risk to everyone. Air particles can lead to coughing, sneezing, runny nose, shortness of breath, and irritation to your eyes, nose,…

Ithaca Wins Court Case To Restore Over 1600 Property Maintenance Violation Tickets The City of Ithaca has won a court case about the dismissal of over 1600 tickets issued for violations of the city’s External Property Maintenance Order. Violations include overgrown grass, garbage removal, and failing to clear snow or ice from sidewalks. In January…

– State To Appeal Ruling In Housing Discrimination Case – A New York Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of Ithaca Renting and landlord Jason Fane last month. 14850.com reported that State Attorney General Letitia James took the company to court for refusing to rent to people using Section 8 housing vouchers. The AG alleged…