2020 Election
Crowd Gathers on Commons to Celebrate Trump’s Defeat, Encourage Ongoing Progressive Advocacy
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A “Protect the Ballot Count” rally on the Commons became a celebration of the Democratic Party’s victory on Saturday afternoon.
common council
Common Council Holds Final Budget Vote, Funds Two Now-Vacant IPD Positions
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At their virtual meeting on Nov. 4, Ithaca Common Council discussed defunding the police, Myrick’s declaration of Nov. 20 as the Transgender Day of Remembrance and finalized the 2021 municipal budget.
local elections
Although Races Not Officially Certified, Democrat Assemblywoman and Republican State Senator Maintain Sizeable Leads
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With thousands of mail-in ballots yet to be processed, neither elections for the 125th district in the New York State Assembly nor the 58th district of the State Senate have officially been called. However, Anne Kelles (D) is ahead in the State Assembly race and Tom O’Mara (R-N.Y.) is ahead in the State Senate race.
presidential election
Post-Election, Abolitionist Groups Rally for Efforts ‘Beyond the Ballot Box’
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Local anti-racist activists gathered at the Bernie Milton Pavilion Nov. 4 for an informational rally called “Beyond the Ballot Box.”
Local Races
State Assembly Race Still in Limbo, While Most Ithaca Reps Keep Seats
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Local officials running for County Judge, City Judge and District Attorney appeared to all retain their seats. In the race for New York State Assembly, Tompkins County Legislator Anna Kelles (D-2nd District) held a significant lead.
robbery
Police Investigating Armed Robbery on West State Street
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Ithaca Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the 900 block of West State Street on Nov. 2, according to an Ithaca Police Department press release.
budget
In Final Budget Push, Residents Once Again Demand Changes to Police Budget
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Common Council discussed nine expenditures to potentially include in the roughly $80 million 2021 budget, approving the hire of a part time staff member for Greater Ithaca Community Center, increased funding for Community Outreach Center and the purchase of a new fire pumper.
aurora street
City Extends Aurora Street “Streetery” For Two More Weeks
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The outdoor dining area on Aurora Street will be open for two more weeks.
Featured in Category
IPD Seeking Witnesses in Homicide Investigation
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In response to a homicide on Oct. 21, the Ithaca Police Department is looking for a person walking a dog or any other witnesses located near where the victim was found.
Protest
City and County Officials Release Statement Ahead of Back the Blue Rally and Counterprotest
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The statement comes less than 24 hours after IPD made 9 arrests of protesters following a Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) event to clean up graffiti from the Oct. 16 demonstrations outside the Tompkins County Republican Party storefront.