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Amid Quarantine and Unemployment, Local Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases Spike Over 20 Percent in May

By Tamara Kamis | June 4, 2020

The call volume to the Advocacy Center’s hotline has risen by 23 percent from May 1 to 28. Faced with the challenges that come with isolation, Tompkins County’s domestic violence and sexual assault rates have risen as well.

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As Ithaca’s Homeless Grapples With Increased Risks to COVID-19, Charities Try to Combat Challenges

By Tamara Kamis | May 5, 2020

As a result of a flood control infrastructure project, a homeless shelter known as “The Jungle” has been relocated to closer quarters, increasing the risk of COVID-19 spread.