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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week 10/20

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week 10/20

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(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations: On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool. Get the full story HERE.

Ithaca seeks final phase design input for city walking and biking network: Ithaca is once again asking for input. You are invited to give design ideas for the final phase of the Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan, which seeks to establish a safe biking and walking network across the city. Get the full story HERE.

Late in budget season, Ithaca officials uncover $2.1 million shortfall: During a budget meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff revealed a surprise $2.1 million gap after a lengthy executive session. Reading from a prepared statement, Mohlenhoff said the discovery was made during a manual review of the spending plan. Get the full story HERE.

Cortland County receives over $800k in matching funds from NYS: Cortland County is receiving over $800,000 from the state. On October 20, the New York Department of State announced that Cortland County is receiving matching funds for two 2023 projects. Get the full story HERE.

Osborne to run for 3rd term as Tompkins County sheriff: Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is running for a third term. Osborne announced his future plans Thursday, Oct. 23 on Ithaca’s Morning News, where he said he’s loved the work. Get the full story HERE.

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