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Cornell Government Ph.D. Candidate to Run for Common Council

By Angela Bunay | February 7, 2021

Robert G. Cantelmo, a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the government departmentannounced his candidacy to run for the Fifth Ward Common Council seat

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Common Council Holds Final Budget Vote, Funds Two Now-Vacant IPD Positions

By Ari Dubow | November 6, 2020

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.

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Protest Arrests Prompt Petition Demanding Deputy Police Chief Resign

By Charlie Mollin | November 2, 2020

Recent arrests during increasingly contentious protests have led to calls for the Ithaca Police Department deputy chief to resign.

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In Final Budget Push, Residents Once Again Demand Changes to Police Budget

By Ari Dubow | October 31, 2020

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.

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2021 Budget and Police Funding Share Spotlight at October Common Council Meeting

By Ari Dubow | October 9, 2020

The Common Council discussed police funding, the city budget, and voted to remove the White Settlers Monument from Dewitt Park during their Oct. 8 meeting.

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Ithaca to Avoid Worst Case Scenario in Budget Deficit, City Controller Predicts

By Ari Dubow | August 7, 2020

The Common Council discussed 5G installation, the budget deficit and Newman Golf Course during Friday’s meeting.

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Common Council Assesses Current Budget, Considers 5G Installation

By Ari Dubow | July 4, 2020

On their July 1 meeting, the Common Council discussed Ithaca’s pandemic-driven $2 million deficit, 5G internet and a commemorative marker for writer Alex Haley. Comments and questions were also brought up on the national debate over defunding the IPD.

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Ithaca to Cover 50 Households’ Rent for Three Months, 5G Installation Spurs Public Pushback

By Ari Dubow | May 7, 2020

During a May 6 Common Council meeting, the city discussed paying for residents’ rent with federal funding from a grant program. The council also discussed the planned 5G installation and responded to residents’ concerns.

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Common Council Approves Emergency Furloughs, Hiring Freezes and Adjustments to Health Insurance for City Employees

By Ari Dubow | April 29, 2020

The Ithaca Common Council passed several resolutions regarding furloughs and health insurance for city workers — and also discussed a potential $13 million budget deficit.

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Calls for Ithaca Rent Freeze Ramp Up; Mayor Supportive but Calls on Federal Government to Act

By Raphy Gendler and Sarah Skinner | March 30, 2020

With the COVID-19 outbreak requiring most New York State residents to stay home and stripping thousands of workers of their jobs, activists are calling for a rent freeze to protect Ithacans who have lost income.

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