All present board members voted to kill the measure, which has been the source of controversy in the Tompkins County town since September.

The county will increase spending by approximately $17 million next year. Social services, public safety, personnel costs and infrastructure are the largest expenditures.

The Corning town board approved a $2.2 million budget Nov. 18 after nearly two hours of public comment, corrections and changes. The board also approved a tax cap of just under one percent and a nearly $4 tax rate.

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.

The Town of Corning Supervisor pleaded not guilty to several felony charges in Steuben County Court last month. Jennifer Mullen was arrested during the summer for allegedly providing false information to the New York State Department of Labor.

After more than 40 days away from Washington D.C., Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy held a virtual press conference this week ahead of a House vote to reopen the government on Wednesday. The fate of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits for 24 million Americans remains uncertain.