Tompkins Weekly

09/07/2026

Woodview Daycare in Newfield celebrates five years of play-based learning, serving families from several Tompkins County-area communities while navigating strict infant staffing rules.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/feels-like-family-woodview-daycare-marks-five-years-of-play-based-learning-2208b98d

09/06/2026

Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s free September events will explore bird migration, from a researcher’s lecture to hands-on activities and birding at Sapsucker Woods.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/migration-celebration-invites-community-to-explore-the-journeys-of-birds-d91c3134

09/05/2026

The Trumansburg school board approved its updated district safety plan after residents raised concerns about last-minute revisions and limited public discussion.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/trumansburg-school-board-approves-updated-district-safety-plan-acced9f4

09/04/2026

Ithaca expects its new unarmed ROOTS responder program to begin in October, connecting residents with services after police determine scenes are safe.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/roots-responders-to-add-new-piece-to-ithacas-public-safety-puzzle-c7fe1b06

09/03/2026

Lansing residents and state lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a stricter data-center moratorium as they oppose TeraWulf’s proposed project at the former Cayuga Power Plant.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/lansing-data-center-fight-puts-hochuls-moratorium-in-the-spotlight-8a65d2c8

09/02/2026

Groton FFA earned the top 3-Star National Chapter rating and is showcasing dairy and horticulture displays at the New York State Fair before a national recognition in October.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/groton-ffa-at-the-new-york-state-fair-and-more-0b0a4d92

09/02/2026

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is collecting children’s books through Sept. 10 for INHS families and community-room libraries, honoring Dolly Parton’s commitment to childhood literacy.

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is collecting children’s books through Sept. 10 for INHS families and community-room libraries, honoring Dolly Parton’s commitment ...

09/01/2026

Former Ulysses Town Board member Richard Goldman was appointed Aug. 11 to fill Tom Knipe’s vacant seat, returning after 12 years of prior service.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/goldman-returns-to-ulysses-town-board-fd07af57

08/31/2026

A survey found 83% of Newfield water district residents are low- or moderate-income, data the town hopes will help secure funding for long-delayed water system upgrades.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/83-of-newfield-water-district-residents-earn-low-or-moderate-income-survey-finds-d7f4f247

08/30/2026

Lansing approved an agreement for a proposed 5-megawatt battery storage facility on Jerry Smith Road, while permits and planning reviews remain ahead.

📰: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/lansing-moves-forward-with-jerry-smith-road-bess-project-637c7d41