Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Tompkins County from local and regional media.

607 News Nowaquatic connectivity / stream restoration funding

Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding

Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding 607 News Now

Nov 9, 2026

607 News Nowmeasles outbreak vaccination push

Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles 607 News Now

Nov 9, 2026

607 News Nowmeasles public health update

NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases

NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases 607 News Now

Nov 5, 2026

14850.comelection results

Preliminary election results are in for Tompkins County and New York State races

Preliminary election results are in for Tompkins County and New York State races 14850.com

Nov 4, 2026

The Ithaca JournalElection Day polling information

It's Election Day in Tompkins County. What time polls close and other info

It's Election Day in Tompkins County. What time polls close and other info The Ithaca Journal

Nov 3, 2026

The Cornell Daily Sun2026 midterm elections coverage

What Ithacans, Cornellians Had to Say About the Midterms — And, Seven Cornellian Victories

What Ithacans, Cornellians Had to Say About the Midterms — And, Seven Cornellian Victories The Cornell Daily Sun

Nov 3, 2026

607 News Nowflu season public health

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says 607 News Now

Oct 29, 2026

Ithaca TimesSpecial Victims Unit proposal

Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence

Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence Ithaca Times

Oct 29, 2026

Ithaca Times2026 midterm election ballot guide

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters Ithaca Times

Oct 28, 2026

The Ithaca JournalJane Doe case county response

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts The Ithaca Journal

Oct 27, 2026

The Ithaca Journalhousing market trends

Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025

Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025 The Ithaca Journal

Oct 27, 2026

14850.comCode Blue shelter activation

Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend

Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend 14850.com

Oct 26, 2026

Community Pulse

Veterans Week proclamation

Senior tax exemption

Library conditions and conference center

Ithaca encampment conditions

Skip the Stuff resolution

Special Victims Unit and survivor-centered prosecution

Public safety and the Community Justice Center

DSS housing assistance and administrative errors

SVU proposal and DA audit

DA audit resolution and housing

District Attorney audit resolution

DA audit resolution and budget amendment

Local economy and currency

Election Heroes' Efforts Day

DA audit resolution

Axon ALPR cameras

Library rats and Cornell case civility

Axon surveillance contract

Community Justice Center

Finger Lakes Reuse funding

Community Justice Center / special victims unit

Local currency proposal

Community Justice Center contract

Cannabis enforcement plan

South Danby Road culvert deterioration

Charter review history and process

County destabilization / grant capacity partnership

ADA Compliance at Arthouse Ithaca

Rodent control and highway fuel costs

Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program

Countywide Minimum Wage Study

City of Ithaca update

Election information notifications

Downtown conditions / CJC contract / budget

Animal abuse registry

2027 budget / property taxes

Community Justice Center / ROOTS program

Public safety information and narcotics

Non-police crisis response / ROOTS program

Community Justice Center and narcotics use

ROOTS program and CJC contract

Methamphetamine, drug supply, and homelessness

ROOTS community responders program

TCAT service and homelessness

Pest control and public health

Second Wind Cottages and Department of Social Services

Virtual public meetings local law

Tax abatements and IDA subsidies

Tibet, Asteri building conditions, and vermin control

Downtown pest control