Letters to the Editor

Tompkins Weekly welcomes letters to the editor. They should contain no more than 450 words. Letters should be emailed to: Editorial@VizellaMedia.com or mailed to 3100 N. Triphammer Road, Suite 100, Lansing, NY 14882. Letters must be signed and include an address and phone number; unsigned letters or any missing required information will not be published.

Letter to the editor: Don’t let development erase Ithaca’s natural beauty

A letter urging Ithaca officials to protect mature trees and preserve the city’s character as development and high-rise expansion continue.

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Letter to the editor: Lansing residents call for transparency, caution on proposed moratorium

Lansing NY town moratorium draws criticism from residents urging transparency and input from appointed committees.

Letter to the editor: In response to last Green Party View

Rose Garrity responds to the “Green Party View: Extinction Rebellion” article, reflecting on media censorship and public discourse in Tompkins County.

Letter to the editor – Vote Lovejoy and Duthie for Lansing 

Lansing NY town board election: Vote Lovejoy and Duthie for honesty, transparency, and accountable leadership in local government.

Letter to the editor: Carissa Parlato for Ulysses town clerk

Carissa Parlato Ulysses town clerk seeks re-election to continue improving transparency, accessibility, and efficiency for town residents.

Letter to the editor: Sigler and Dawson deserve re-election

Tompkins County legislature election: Endorsing Mike Sigler and Deborah Dawson for experienced, taxpayer-focused leadership.

Letter to the editor: Legislator Koreman endorses Olson for reelection

Tompkins County Legislator Anne Koreman endorses Katelin Olson for Ulysses Town Supervisor, highlighting her leadership on EMS, water, and climate initiatives.

Letter to the editor: Support for Tom Corey in District 10 race

Tompkins County District 10 election: Support Tom Corey for his experience, fiscal responsibility, and community-focused leadership.

Letter to the editor: Protecting Lansing – Support a construction moratorium

Support a Lansing NY construction moratorium to safeguard the environment, residents, and lakefront from large-scale development projects like TeraWulf’s data center.

Letter to the editor: In Support of Katy Walker for Ulysses Town Supervisor

Lex Enrico Santí endorses Katy Walker for Ulysses Town Supervisor, praising her vision, transparency, and community leadership.

Letter to the editor: Former Ulysses supervisor endorses Olson 

Former supervisor Nancy Zahler endorses Katelin Olson for Ulysses Town Supervisor, highlighting her experience, integrity, and dedication.

Letter to the editor: Supporting Michelle Wright for Tompkins County Legislature

Michelle Wright brings leadership, positivity, and dedication to her run for Tompkins County Legislature, representing District 14.

Letter to the editor: Write in Joe Lovejoy and John Duthie for Lansing Town Board

Write in Joe Lovejoy and John Duthie for Lansing Town Board—leaders focused on transparency, teamwork, and putting community above politics.

Letter to the editor: In support of re-electing Katelin Olson for Ulysses Town Supervisor

Katelin Olson has led Ulysses with transparency, fiscal responsibility, and vision. Support her re-election for continued strong leadership.

Letter to the editor – Bringing accountability back to Lansing: Why I’m running for town board

Joe Lovejoy is running for Lansing Town Board to restore fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability for families and taxpayers.

Letter to the editor: Ward 5 voters: Support Gepe Zurenda for thoughtful, compassionate leadership

Gepe Zurenda brings compassion, fiscal sense, and community experience to his campaign for Ithaca’s Ward 5 Common Council seat.

Letter to the editor: In support of Michelle Wright for Tompkins County legislature 

Michelle Wright is a thoughtful, dedicated candidate for Tompkins County Legislature who values collaboration and public service.

Letter to the editor: Write in John Duthie and Joe Lovejoy for Lansing Town Board 

John Duthie and Joe Lovejoy are write-in candidates for Lansing Town Board, focused on growth, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

Letter to the editor: Vote Wakeman for Tompkins County Legislature

Dan Wakeman is a thoughtful, experienced leader ready to represent Dryden with integrity and practical problem-solving.

Letter to the editor: Re-elect Katelin Olson for Ulysses supervisor

Re-elect Katelin Olson as Ulysses Supervisor to support transparency, accessibility, and secure grants for local flood prevention.

Letter to the editor: Residents deserve transparency on TeraWulf’s proposed Lansing project

Residents demand transparency on the TeraWulf Lansing project, citing environmental risks, exaggerated jobs, and corporate pressure tactics.

Letter to the editor: Standing up to Trump’s power grab — peacefully

Trump power grab threatens democracy. Robin Messing urges peaceful action and highlights an upcoming protest in Ithaca.

Letter to the editor: Wakeman for Tompkins County Legislature 

Support Dan Wakeman, Deputy Mayor of Dryden and experienced civic leader, in the November election for Tompkins County Legislature.

Letter to the editor: Save PRI and the Museum of the Earth 

Community support is needed to prevent foreclosure on PRI and the Museum of the Earth. Dan Karig, trustee, explains the urgency and how contributions can help.

Letter to the editor: Let’s stand with Dan

Support Dan Wakeman for Tompkins County Legislature—Dryden resident and proven leader with 14 years of public service.

Letter to the editor: Vote for proven local leader Wakeman

Dryden residents are encouraged to vote for Dan Wakeman, Deputy Mayor and experienced public servant, in the November county legislature election.

Letter to the editor: From smoke to silicon: How the Cayuga Data Campus Can Revitalize Lansing

The Cayuga Data Campus in Lansing could bring jobs, tax revenue, and innovation while repurposing the old Cayuga coal plant into a high-tech hub.

Vote for Wakeman

Vote for Wakeman in the November election to support experienced leadership in Dryden and continued community development.

Crosswording for literacy

Join the 13th annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition on Oct. 18 to support adult literacy in Tompkins County. Participate in-person or virtually and help make a difference.

Vote Wright for legislature

Support Michelle Wright for Tompkins County Legislature, District 14. Experienced in budgeting and community service, she’s ready to serve from day one.

Speak out over and over to defend our democracy

Women’s Political Action Group urges citizens to speak out against threats to life, liberty, & happiness to defend democracy.

Vote for Irene Weiser on June 24

Emily Adams endorses Irene Weiser for Tompkins County Legislature, highlighting her advocacy on cryptomining & more. Vote June 24.

Endorsement of Irene Weiser for county legislature

Tim Murray endorses Irene Weiser for Tompkins County Legislature, praising her leadership on fracking & ambulance issues. Vote June 24.

Irene Weiser will hit the ground running for Danby and Caroline
A betrayal of Ithaca’s waterfront vision
Letter to the editor: Right to free speech curtailed on Cornell campus
Letter to the editor: The current administration – Not ‘incompetent’
Letter to the editor: I am not a parasite
Letter to the editor: Wagner America – War entrepreneurs
Letter to the editor: USAID and putting America first
Letter to the editor: Choose heroism
Letter to the editor: Measles outbreaks happen and will likely happen again
Letter to the editor: Russia v. USA
Letter to the editor – On Trump and the Inflation Reduction Act 
Letter to the editor: Washington’s solemn warning
Letter to the editor: Republicans unmasked
Letter to the editor – Urge governor to sign CO2 fracking ban
Letter to the editor – Calling for a new democratic network
Letter to the editor: Vote ‘no’ on Proposition One
Letter to the editor: Reconsider what it means to vote for a third party candidate
Letter to the editor: What they said about Trump
Letter to the editor: JD Vance – first American king
Letter to the editor: In support of Lea Webb
Letter to the editor: Make Webb your choice
Letter to the editor: All the protection we can get
Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop #1
Letter to the editor – Vote for Reilly and Webb
Letter to the editor – Congressman Marc Molinaro: All tricks, no treats
Letter to the editor – Equal rights for everyone!
Letter to the editor – Josh Riley: A vote in favor
Letter to the editor – We need Riley in Congress 
Letter to the editor: Please vote and stand with me, Josh Riley, Lea Webb and Anna Kelles
Letter to the editor: Calling for civility in our democracy
Letter to the editor: Molinaro Flip Flops on Abortion; Riley Trusts Women
Varna development will bring people home
Open letter to JD Vance
Letter to the editor: Support Josh Riley for Congress
Letter: Turning the tide on hate and racism in Tompkins County is a project for all of us
Letter to the editor: Refuting Wilson’s letters
Letter to the editor: A day for Mourning 
Letter to the editor: The oldest living participatory democracy on earth
Letter to the editor: An Anniversary, Not A Celebration
Letter to the editor: Show up at the polls for Newfield school vote
Letter to the editor: Response (in part) to May 15, Green Party View
Letter to the editor: Voting “No” on the school budget, prioritizing transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility
Letter to the editor: Boater safety at risk
Letter to the editor: Bypass the ‘theatrics,’ keep the climate in mind this November
‘Homelessness situation’ an issue for all
Fracking still poses risk to New Yorkers – Zoom meeting March 20
Choose problem solving over partisan slander
Letters to the editor: Feb. 28 edition
Letters to the Editor
Water Resources in the Town of Ulysses
George Johnson: A more accurate, complete history
Work with farmers–vote ‘no’ on Ulysses land purchase
Taking issue with $210,000 purchase of land by the Town of Ulysses
Proposed land acquisition is good opportunity to create public space
A Decision Bigger than Land
Vote Leifer for Dryden Supervisor and Across Row A
Vote for Democratic leaders to heal Dryden’s ‘digital divide’
Caroline voters should consider all the issues
One in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer
A thank you to “Unionizing the Ivory Tower”
A plea to address the housing crisis
Error about Auxiliary Dwelling Units
Kudos to John Wertis
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Opinion: Memorial Day 2023: What have we remembered? A way to co-create our Mutual Harmony?
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Opinion: Caroline: The right to vote and feel represented
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Letter to the Editor: Response to M. Burke
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Letter to the Editor: Statement on Caroline
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Letter to the Editor: BorgWarner
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Letter to the Editor: Caroline DINO
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Letter to the Editor: Federal taxes
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Letter to the Editor: Dryden BOE Candidates
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Letter to the Editor: Dryden BOE Support
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Letter to the Editor: NYS spending
Residents of Caroline filled Town Hall to voice their disagreement with the Caroline Town Board accepting the Caroline Zoning Commission's Draft Zoning Law. There is no date set on when the Town Board will vote to make the draft official.
Letter to the Editor: response to Caroline zoning
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Letter: Trumansburg Village Board’s Budget Priorities
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Letter: Caroline zoning debates continue
Letter: We Need Zoning Laws that Protect All Property Owners in Caroline
Letter: Dialogue needed before new Lansing school vote
Letter: Historical anniversary highlights democracy
Letter: endorsing Zachary Winn for Ithaca mayor
Letter: For a prosperous economy, vote Hochul and Riley
Letter: Josh Riley supports reproductive rights
Letter: Support Josh Riley in the general election
Letter: Join me in voting for Josh Riley in November
Letter: Schools need crisis curriculum for students
Letter: Resident runs to support Josh Riley
Letter: Responding to Dr. Fauci Republican View
Opinion: Zoning in Caroline ultimately hurts residents
Letter: support for Leslie Danks Burke for Senate
Letter: Working Families Party endorses Lea Webb
Letter: endorsement for Jamie Cheney for Congress
Letter: support for candidate Josh Riley this election
Letter: vote Lea Webb for New York State Senate
Letter: Support for Josh, Max and Lea this election
Letter: Leslie Danks Burke supports older Americans
Letter: Lea Webb shows impressive track record
Letter: Response to ‘Dehumanization of American Women’
Letter: endorsing Lea Webb for State Senate
Opinion: Planned Parenthood vs. crisis pregnancy center
Opinion: The dehumanization of American women
Letter: Prevention and gun safety reform legislation
Opinion: Addressing the mental health crisis
Opinion: A step in the right direction
Letter: A show of support for Leslie Danks Burke
Letters: Support for Dryden School Board candidates
Letter: Responding to Dryden Village Mayor Murphy
Letter: Gov. Hochul, back Fair Pay for Home Care
Letter: Big thank-you to Cayuga Medical
Letter: Amnesty International’s report on Israel’s apartheid
Opinion: let’s be real about climate change
Letter: Call to action after New Roots’ Wetlands project
Letter: Don’t use Cayuga Power Plant for Bitcoin
Letter: Dryden, let’s talk marijuana sales
Guest Opinion: Recognizing anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s release
Letter: Vote Democrat in Dryden this November
Letter: Vote Mike Lane for Legislature
Letter: Vote for Leonardo Vargas-Mendez and Greg Mezey
Letter: Leonardo Vargas-Mendez for Dryden Town Board
Letter: Re-elect Mike Lane for Legislature
Letter: If you don’t have anything bad to say, don’t say anything at all
Opinion: National Suicide Prevention Week
Opinion: Financial tools for back to school
Opinion: Protecting breastfeeding: a shared responsibility
Letter: Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride
Letter: Proper regulation of THC
Letter: Stand up to China’s genocide of Uighurs
Letter: Teach children the value of money
Opinion: Religious leaders call for transition off fossil fuels
Letter: Support Leslie Schill for District 2 county legislator
Letter: proposed law will improve recycling
Letter: National Organization for Women calls for removal of President Trump
Letter: Help small businesses this holiday season
Letter to the Editor: Running 40 Miles in 2 Days for Tracy Mitrano
Letter to the Editor: Leslie Danks Burke for State Assembly
Letter to the Editor: Amy Coney Barrett is bad for the Supreme Court
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Pamela Helming addresses Lansing speed limit reduction
Letter to the Editor: Leslie Danks Burke knows education
Letter to the Editor: Sen. O’Mara isn’t good for women’s health
Letter to the Editor: Tracy Mitrano knows cybersecurity
Letter to the Editor: Tracy Mitrano for 23rd Congressional District
Letter to the Editor: Congressman Reed, be fair to Tracy Mitrano
Letter to the Editor: Leslie Danks Burke should represent 58th Senate District
Letter to the Editor: Soldiers are not “losers”
Letter to the Editor: Jim Barber is best for the 51st District
Letter to the Editor: A big thank-you from GIAC

Executive Director Leslyn McBean-Clairborne is a tireless and passionate advocate for GIAC, who, along with deputy directors Travis Brooks and Kerry Phillips, has marshaled the funds, staffing and supplies necessary to open programming in the midst of a pandemic.

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Letter to the Editor: We must support Ithaca anti-nuclear activist
Letter to the Editor: Tell your representatives: support the RHA
Letters to the Editor: A Reed – Mitrano comparison for the upcoming Congressional election
Letters to the Editor: Rural Democrat Asks State Senate Candidate To Step Down
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Letters to the Editor: Reed has abandoned women
Letters to the Editor: A Justice With Experience
Letters to the Editor: Response to Republican View
Letters to the Editor: Take Note of Reed’s Actions, Not His Words
Letters to the Editor: The impact of religious exemptions within the ICSD and how it affects our community