Tom Reed
Rep. Tom Reed Hosts Free Speech Rally, Marches to City Hall
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Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) held a free speech rally before marching to City Hall to raise an American flag with Mayor Svante Myrick ’09, who rebuffed the invitation.
Ithaca Common Council
Steeped in Months of Financial Uncertainty, Ithaca Common Council Gears Up for 2021 Municipal Budget
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Common Council members felt reluctant to drastically reduce funding many of the city’s important resources. But as the city faces a 20 percent reduction in state aid, the council is forced to work within a tightened budget.
CARES Act
Ithaca to Furlough 87 Employees as City Says $13 Million Deficit Possible
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Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 updated the Ithaca community on hiring freezes and furloughing of city employees in a live stream Tuesday afternoon.
state funding
$177 Billion N.Y. State Budget Leaves Ithaca Shorthanded, Mayor Says
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State funding to localities has hardly increased in the last two decades, according to Mayor Svante Myrick ’09.
unemployment
Planning and Development Board Discusses Plans to Help Ithaca Land on its Feet
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Ithaca committees met to respond to the pandemic’s effects on the community and local businesses.
rent freeze
Calls for Ithaca Rent Freeze Ramp Up; Mayor Supportive but Calls on Federal Government to Act
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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.
collegetown
Myrick ’09 Calls for Rent Freeze as COVID-19 Outbreak Affects Renters, Collegetown Landlords
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As Cornell’s shift to online classes and students’ departure from Ithaca continues to impact the local economy, Ithaca mayor Svante Myrick ’09 called for a rent and mortgage freeze on Thursday.
COVID-19
‘When Cornell Leaves, Our Business Goes Away’: Ithaca Businesses Brace for Impact of C.U.’s Move to Online Classes
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“We used to have a nine-month business and now we’re down to seven,” Collegetown Bagels and Rulloff’s owner Gregor Brous said. “So if we lose April and May then we’re down to five this year.” George Papachryssanthou, who owns a downtown restaurant and two Collegetown stores, said “There’s no way to sugarcoat it. … It’s gonna hurt.”
Featured in Category
Svante Myrick ’09 Endorses Seph Murtagh Ph.D. ’09 For State Assembly Seat
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Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 endorses fellow alumni, Seph Murtagh, in his pursuit of the 125th State Asssembly District seat.
anniversary
12 Years of Consistent Conversation: Cornell Podcast All Things Equal Airs 600th Episode
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The radio show — focused on conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion — released its 600th episode on April 23. For this landmark, Stewart interviewed City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 and Ithaca City School District Superintendent Luvelle Brown.