Tompkins County.
county in New York, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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Local officials and the Assembly are examining laws and reviewing cases related to allegations at Cornell University.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Health officials warn that radon exposure is a significant health risk factor, potentially leading to lung cancer in the state, affecting residents of Tompkins County.Some support1 report
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The Ithaca Police Department operates within Tompkins County and receives state funding from New York.Some support1 report
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The Ithaca Area Economic Development body provides business services and support to the city and serves as the primary economic development body for Tompkins County.Some support1 report
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The Ithaca City School District budget in Tompkins County was funded by a local property tax levy.Some support2 reports
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The District Attorney's office in Tompkins County receives between 6 to 10 cases annually.Some support1 report
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Severe thunderstorms caused damage in Tompkins County, Onondaga County, and Cortland County on August 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Coordinating services for vulnerable residents in Ithaca and Tompkins County.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Due to significant funding cuts from the state office (OTDA), officials in Tompkins County are seeking assistance from state senator Lea Webb regarding county services.Some support1 report
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Alternatives Federal Credit Union was founded in Ithaca, which is located in Tompkins County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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City of Ithaca residents are actively involved in opposing development plans and providing funding for local projects.Some support1 report
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Tompkins County proposed an online registry to monitor animal abusers.Some support1 report
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The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announced a $2.09 million grant to fund facility upgrades for local families.Some support1 report
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NWS issues heat advisories for Tompkins County.Some support1 report
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FEMA is providing funding for disaster preparedness activities in Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather is impacting power infrastructure across Delaware, Broome, and Tompkins counties.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Tompkins County
Events traced to Tompkins County, step by step, newest firstAround Tompkins County this week
News at the entities that move Tompkins County most-
New York StructuralGovernor Kathy Hochul announced a license waiver for Veterans Day in New York.Moves Tompkins County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralCalifornia is suing the federal government over FEMA's slow approval of major infrastructure projects in Southern California.Moves Tompkins County
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National Weather Service Shared contextSchaper works for the National Weather Service office located in Melbourne.Moves Tompkins County
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation TransactionalEnvironmental stewardship of Onondaga Creek in Syracuse involves public listening sessions and involvement from the NYS DEC.Moves Tompkins County
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Cornell University StructuralSuh transitioned from military service at West Point to attend universities, including Cornell and Columbia.Moves Tompkins County
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Lea Webb OperationalSeveral political races concluded on November 4, 2026, with results including Robert Egan defeating Mack and Lea Webb defeating a Republican.Moves Tompkins County
Connections
The 19 strongest of 83, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
New York Structural
New York provides jurisdictional oversight and funding to Tompkins County.
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Ithaca Structural
Ithaca is an administratively defined city located within Tompkins County, sharing functional responsibilities for resident services.
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Cornell University Structural
Cornell University is physically located within Tompkins County and is subject to its jurisdiction, including legal and fiscal oversight.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA provides funding to Tompkins County for disaster preparedness activities.
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Lea Webb Operational
Tompkins County officials sought specific assistance from the state senator regarding current issues.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides advisories and warnings relevant to the geographic area of Tompkins County.
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Ithaca Police Department Shared context
The Ithaca Police Department operates within the geographic and administrative boundaries of Tompkins County.
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Binghamton Shared context
Binghamton is a city located within the administrative boundaries of Tompkins County.
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Michael Kotlikoff Shared context
Michael Kotlikoff referenced a decision made by the Tompkins County District Attorney.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Transactional
NYS DEC provides grants to organizations operating within Tompkins County.
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Matthew Van Houten Shared context
Matthew Van Houten operated within the jurisdiction of Tompkins County while handling a case.
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Republicans Shared context
Republicans constitute 7.9% of the voters residing in Tompkins County.
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Democrats Shared context
Democrats constitute the majority of voters within Tompkins County.
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radon Shared context
Radon is an environmental health risk factor relevant to the context of Tompkins County.
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Columbia Shared context
The two locations are connected and define the boundaries of a shared district.
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Letitia James Shared context
Letitia James conducts investigations and legal challenges within the jurisdiction of Tompkins County.
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Broome County Shared context
Both counties are subject to the shared risk of severe weather impacting power infrastructure.
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Jane Doe Shared context
Jane Doe was involved in incidents that occurred within Tompkins County.
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Rensselaer Shared context
Rensselaer and Tompkins County define the boundaries of a shared district.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 events- The Ithaca Police Department operates within Tompkins County and receives state funding from New York.
- The Ithaca Area Economic Development body provides business services and support to the city and serves as the primary economic development body for Tompkins County.
- The District Attorney's office in Tompkins County receives between 6 to 10 cases annually.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
5 events- Severe thunderstorms caused damage in Tompkins County, Onondaga County, and Cortland County on August 27, 2026.
- Due to significant funding cuts from the state office (OTDA), officials in Tompkins County are seeking assistance from state senator Lea Webb regarding county services.
- Alternatives Federal Credit Union was founded in Ithaca, which is located in Tompkins County.
- City of Ithaca residents are actively involved in opposing development plans and providing funding for local projects.
- Tompkins County proposed an online registry to monitor animal abusers.
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
4 events- Coordinating services for vulnerable residents in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
- NWS issues heat advisories for Tompkins County.
- FEMA is providing funding for disaster preparedness activities in Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties.
- Severe weather is impacting power infrastructure across Delaware, Broome, and Tompkins counties.