Human Services Coalition Presents on County Agency Funding Process
Director Cindy Wilcox and Deputy Director John Mazzello of the Human Services Coalition presented on the funding review process used by the Coalition to review not-for-profit agency grant requests and distribute County funds…
2023 News Archives
Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca in coordination with Southside Community Center, Business Leaders of Colors, and the Community Foundation of Tompkins County are announcing free and open to the public Juneteenth festivities on Friday, June 16 at Southside Community Center, 305 South Plain…
(Ithaca, N.Y. June 2, 2023) -- Tompkins County Attorney William Troy has announced the following: “In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision issued on May 25, 2023, and the fact that the State Legislature may place a limit on when foreclosures can resume, the Tompkins County Property Tax Auction…
The Tompkins County Legislature met in a second retreat session to consider budget preparation information from County Administrator Lisa Holmes. Ultimately, following a straw poll a majority of Legislators agreed to ask County Administration to begin drafting a 2024 budget with a 2% tax levy…
The Tompkins County Opioid Task Force is announcing $700,000 in available grant funding for community not-for-profit organizations seeking to further address the opioid crisis. The Task Force is seeking applicants who will serve Tompkins County residents by strengthening the local overdose…
The Tompkins County Finance Department invites interested bidders to attend an information session on Tuesday May 30 at 7pm. The auction will be held on Monday June 5 at 7pm. Both events will be held at the Tompkins County Whole Health building’s Rice Room at 55 Brown Road, Ithaca.
These…
Tompkins County’s website (www.tompkinscountyny.gov) now has content translated accurately into eight languages commonly used as a primary language other than English by individuals and families in the community.
At this time content is still being posted on the website in each language –…
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Chairwoman Shawna Black Makes Remarks on Welcoming Asylum Seekers
Tompkins County Legislature Chairwoman Shawna Black's (D-Ithaca) remarks are included in their entirety below:
Tompkins County has always prided itself on being a caring, accepting, and open community. As we…
The Tompkins County Highway Department is inviting community members and groups to adopt a portion of highway to support cleanup efforts. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers assist with cleanup of litter and debris for beautification, road safety for motorists and bicyclists, and to reduce pollution in…
On Monday, May 8th, the findings of the Tompkins County organization-wide compensation analysis were presented at the Legislature’s Budget, Capital & Personnel Committee meeting. The findings are published on the Tompkins County Human Resources Department’s website.
The analysis was…