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County legislator details Asteri housing response, flags NYSEG rate concerns and program updates
Summary
County Legislative Representative Weiser briefed the board on the county's emergency response to hazardous conditions at the 180‑unit Asteri housing complex, praised interagency coordination for temporary rehousing and services, and highlighted NYSEG rate‑increase concerns, a 5% property tax reduction for low‑income seniors, and workforce program deadlines.
County Legislative Representative Weiser updated the Caroline Town Board on several countywide matters. He reported that NYSEG representatives discussed proposed rate increases at the county legislature, prompting concern about affordability, reliability and transparency; he advised residents struggling with utility bills to "call 211" for local resources and to contact NYSEG about payment plans. Weiser also said the legislature approved a 5% property tax reduction for low‑income seniors.
Weiser described the county's emergency response to hazardous conditions at the 180‑unit Asteri affordable and supportive housing building in downtown Ithaca, saying county staff secured temporary hotel housing, coordinated transportation, and arranged counseling and other supports while exploring legal remedies. He also noted working groups underway on Flock surveillance camera contract renewal and expansion of emergency medical services to underserved areas, reminded SNAP recipients to consult caseworkers about new work requirements, and cited the Summer Youth Employment Program application deadline of May 23.
