2023 News Archives
In the spirit of President’s Day the Tompkins County Board of Elections is announcing a new initiative to increase civic engagement and participation by young people in Tompkins County. A contest to design an “I Voted” sticker is open to young people in grades 9-12, with submissions being accepted…
The Community Justice Center, a joint initiative between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County tasked with implementing collaborative Reimagining Public Safety plans, has announced that work is commencing on the plan to promote and support holistic law enforcement officer wellness. A working…
The Sheriff's Office is currently experiencing staffing shortages in our Corrections Division. The County and Sheriff Osborne have enacted the following measures effective immediately: Recruitment 1. Sign-on bonuses in the amount of $7,500 (with staggered payments) are going to be…
Last night the Tompkins County Legislature appointed Janie E. Bibbie as the County’s next Poet Laureate. A resident of Tompkins County for 50 years, Ms. Bibbie serves as trustee, deaconess and leader of the caregiver group of Calvary Baptist Church and is a member of Business Leaders of Colors,…
Legislature Approves Resolution Offering Emergency Wage Adjustments for Tompkins County Corrections Division A resolution passed unanimously (14-0) increasing the starting hourly pay rate for Corrections Officers in the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office to $24.93 and offering new hires a $7,500…
Structural and building condition photos available for media use (link) (Ithaca, N.Y., February 3, 2023) -- Tompkins County is informing interested parties that no decision is anticipated on the future of the property at 408 N. Tioga Street at either the February 7 meeting of the full Legislature…
Forecasters are predicting an arctic blast of cold air will impact our region late tonight through Saturday. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected during this time, especially Friday night into Saturday. The cold air will be short-lived, however, with a return to above normal…
The Tompkins County Finance Department has received notification from Moody’s Investors Services that the organization has retained its Aa1 credit rating. This rating affirms the County’s standing as an outstanding issuer of bonds and reflects the organization's financial health. The rating also…
Tompkins County is hiring a Homeless Service Coordinator to help advance the County’s efforts toward ending unsheltered homelessness in the community. The County is seeking applicants who are interested in this work, have a commitment to serving community members in need, and are collaborative…
Photos available for media use (link) Tompkins County is considering the future use of the County-owned property located on the 400 block of N. Tioga Street in the City of Ithaca. This property was purchased by the County in 2019 for the intended purpose of constructing a building and parking to…