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Opinion: Reiterating support for Good Cause Eviction legislation
This is an opinion piece written by Ithaca Common Council member Ducson Nguyen. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit opinion pieces, please send them to Matt Butler at mbutler@ithacavoice.org. During Common Council’s discussions of good cause eviction (GCE) protection in 2021, I wrote a letter to...
Opinion: Good Cause must be further analyzed before final vote
This is an opinion piece written by Ithaca Common Council members Margaret Fabrizio and David Shapiro. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit opinion pieces for consideration, please send them to Matt Butler at mbutler@ithacavoice.org. On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed the Good...
Paving Monday and Tuesday for Giles Street, says City of Ithaca
The City of Ithaca announced Monday morning that paving will begin Monday morning on the 500 to 1000 blocks of Giles Street. The City’s contractor, Suit-Kote Corporation, will begin the asphalt paving of Giles Street on Monday and they expect the work will be finished Tuesday. It’s the latest...
Cayuga Heights Garden in Street Intersection reflects village-wide commitment to natural beauty
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Making a town stand out takes time, effort, and a little creativity, often its the little things that end up creating the biggest impact. The placement of landmarks and greenspace can impact the public's perception and image of a village or town. A garden in a Cayuga Heights intersection has been tended to for generations, standing the test of time as a testament to the community's commitment to the village's natural beauty.
Ithaca seeks input for DRI grant application
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – The City of Ithaca wants to hear from you. Ithaca is launching an open call for projects as it prepares a new application for the $10 million Downtown Revitalization grant program. Officials say the application will focus on developing the West End, West State/MLK Jr. Street, the Commons, and other areas. The city would like to strengthen connectivity between the waterfront and downtown areas.
Under a Monumental Agreement, Cornell Pledges $425,000 Annual Contribution to Town of Ithaca
After a Town Hall resolution was unanimously passed approving the first-ever voluntary payment agreement between the Town of Ithaca and Cornell on June 10, the University formally agreed to the contribution. The agreement was signed on June 13, acknowledging that Cornell will provide $425,000 annually to the Town of Ithaca...
Towns in Finger Lakes fight landfill expansion due to truck nuisance
Several Finger Lakes communities have passed resolutions opposing the expansion of Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill, due to the disturbance caused by long-haul garbage trucks. Peter Mantius reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. Skaneateles, Geneva, Interlaken, and Yates County have passed resolutions against the expansion, citing traffic...
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