The Corning town board approved a $2.2 million budget Nov. 18 after nearly two hours of public comment, corrections and changes. The board also approved a tax cap of just under one percent and a nearly $4 tax rate.

The county declared a state of emergency late last month, just before Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits lapsed amid the recent federal government shutdown.

According to Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reversed the cancellation of local naturalization ceremonies across New York.

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services says people affected by the cancellations will still be able to continue the naturalization process.

The Town of Corning Supervisor pleaded not guilty to several felony charges in Steuben County Court last month. Jennifer Mullen was arrested during the summer for allegedly providing false information to the New York State Department of Labor.

The governor is pushing Wall Street leaders to tell Washington that a National Guard deployment in the country’s financial capital would be detrimental.

After more than 40 days away from Washington D.C., Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy held a virtual press conference this week ahead of a House vote to reopen the government on Wednesday. The fate of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits for 24 million Americans remains uncertain.

Cornell is the fifth university to reach a deal with the Trump administration. WSKG’s Aurora Berry spoke with News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about what the settlement means for the university and Tompkins County.

After affidavit and mail-in ballots were counted on Nov. 10, unofficial results put Democratic challenger Christina Charuk ahead of incumbent Republican Mayor Martin Meaney by 13 votes.

So far, the map includes over 80 food pantries across our coverage area.