Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

WSKG’s Ithaca-area reporter Aurora Berry caught up with News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about what we know so far about the cancellations.

Charuk beat Republican incumbent Martin Meaney by 11 votes.

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.

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.

Voters cast ballots in local races across the region Tuesday. Results are unofficial until all votes have been counted and certified by the state’s board of elections.

Unofficial results show Kraham leading Democrat Miles Burnett by 696 votes, or just under 54 percent of the vote, with all districts reporting.

Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York and 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania.