Ithaca Seeks to Replace Stephen Smith on Common Council

ITHACA, NY — The City of Ithaca is seeking to replace Common Council member Stephen Smith, who suddenly resigned from his elected position on August 8th. Smith represented Ithaca’s 4th ward for the last nine years. His abrupt departure was in order for him to follow his wife to New York City, where she will…

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Ithaca’s City Hall Reopening, Masks Required, Hours Reduced

Ithaca City Hall, Green Street. (Kenneth C. Zirkel) ITHACA, NY — The City of Ithaca is reopening City Hall on Tuesday, July 20th. Anyone entering City Hall will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Hours will be reduced initially, running from 1 to 4pm Monday through Wednesday, and 8 to 4pm…

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Ithaca Releases Protest Guidance for Police and Citizens

The Ithaca Police Department has revealed protest guidelines in collaboration with the City’s Community Police Board (CPB). The City previously didn’t have any official ones. These new guidelines stem from  a protest in front of the Ithaca Police Department on October 22nd. Six people were arrested and protestors were pepper sprayed.  Confusion in the public…

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