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1 — In-depth look at what could be signature initiative of Mayor Myrick

The Seattle model Ithaca may use to shatter drug-jail cycle – “This is going to be one of the pillars of our new policy,” Mayor Myrick said. Ithaca Voice

Photo of Seattle, courtesy of Wikimedia

2 — Ithaca to be center of galaxy’s biggest exhibit

Next stop on Ithaca’s ‘Sagan Planet Walk:’ The moon (really!) – The Sagan Planet Walk will get even longer — a lot longer. Ithaca Voice

Exoplanet Kepler 37D is joining Ithaca’s Sagan Planet Walk. Image courtesy of NASA
Exoplanet Kepler 37D is joining Ithaca’s Sagan Planet Walk. Image courtesy of NASA

3 — Public disagreement emerges between Tompkins’ sheriff and former undersheriff

Ex-Tompkins undersheriff blasts Sheriff Lansing in 9-page letter – The former Tompkins County undersheriff has written a 9-page letter that accuses Sheriff Ken Lansing of providing misleading information about the Hornbrook Road incident and of being unresponsive during critical incidents. Ithaca Voice

4 — Understand Ithaca official’s plan to save city, stores money & time

Fat Jack’s, government waste and a plan to net Ithaca $348K – There’s an inefficiency in our local government that costs Ithaca taxpayers money, creates unnecessary headaches for local businesses and does little to help the public. Ithaca Voice

5 — Police chief issues statement on Ithaca officer’s hat

Ithaca cop apologizes for hat saying ‘violence does solve problems’ – An Ithaca police officer who was photographed in a grocery store wearing a hat that says “violence does solve problems” has apologized for wearing it while uniformed. Ithaca Voice

An Ithaca police officer wore a hat stating “Violence does solve problems,” to a grocery store Monday. (Provided photo)
An Ithaca police officer wore a hat stating “Violence does solve problems,” to a grocery store Monday. (Provided photo)

6 — Congrats, graduates!

Kelly at Cornell’s Convocation: In tough times, ‘think about my wife, Gabby’ – “Prepare yourself for tough times the best you can. And in those tough moments, I want you to think about my wife, Gabby.” Ithaca Voice

7 — Ithaca macaroon businesses sees massive growth, sells globally

Inside the meteoric growth of Ithaca’s Emmy’s Organics – Emmy’s Organics will soon be sold in 75 Wegmans stores. They’re currently sold in 10. Ithaca Voice

8 — Is City Hall at odds with NY State over planning initiative?

State supports Ithaca planners’ zoning overhaul; City Hall responds – “Right now, we are focusing on completing phase one of our comprehensive plan, so Form Ithaca’s timing is a bit off.” Ithaca Voice

9 — Breathtaking video of Ithaca landmark from new Ithaca Voice partner

Take aerial tour of Ithaca area’s Taughannock Falls – Watch a drone video of Taughannock Falls, widely considered one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Ithaca Voice

10 — And a local business owner laments a neighbor’s death

Letter: Ithaca business owner laments death of ‘The Cookie Lady’ – For the longest time, we only knew her as The Cookie Lady. Ithaca Voice

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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein is the founder and former editor of the Ithaca Voice.