News

5 Tompkins County Dems leaving Legislature at end of 2025

5 Tompkins County Dems leaving Legislature at end of 2025

Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Five Democratic legislators in Tompkins County are leaving.

In a joint statement, Legislators Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Dan Klein, and Anne Koreman say they won’t run for another term after their time on the Legislature ends in December.

“We appreciate the hard work of both the Tompkins County Legislature, as well as County Government as a whole, and are grateful to our constituents who have entrusted us with these positions for many years. We look forward to seeing the next group of Legislators carry on the work of good governance,” the legislators said.

Every seat on the Tompkins County Legislature is up at the end of 2025, and next year will see the addition of two legislative seats and new district lines based on 2020 U.S. Census data.

Legislator Shawna Black told WHCU on Monday she’s running for a third term.

News

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’

From big-budget Hollywood fare like "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie, to Juice WRLD's video for "Hear Me Calling" to "The Last of Us" on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday at an emotional hearing over the "Friends" star's overdose death.

8 hours ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Variety of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart recalled

On October 3, Great Lakes Cheese Company recalled a variety of its shredded cheese because it may contain metal fragments.