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1 — Woman alleges serious misconduct at Chenango County jail; sheriff responds
Under oath, woman reports violent assault by 3 Chenango jail officers – A woman, under penalty of perjury, said in court Friday that three Chenango County jail corrections officers violently attacked her after she made a formal complaint against an officer for being treated unfairly. Ithaca Voice
2 — Confused by uproar over landlord in Groton?
The Groton landlord controversy: A beginner’s guide – The village of Groton has become the site of an ongoing social movement – and now legal battle – involving the townspeople, the local government and one particular landlord, Mr. Norfe J. Pirro. Ithaca Voice
3 — Bottom’s up!
Expansion plans continue brewing at Ithaca Beer Company – Keep your hands on your mugs, beer fans, because at the Ithaca Beer Company, business is hopping. Ithaca Voice
4 — The other side of a town filled with Ph.D. touting baristas
Why Tompkins job market is so tough on young homeless – Homeless young people in Tompkins County may find that the barriers to finding employment are even higher than those in other localities, according to a 2015 survey published earlier this year. Ithaca Voice
5 — Local tie to international tragedy
Former Cornell student among those slain in Paris attack – Pierre Innocenti, one of the victims of Saturday’s terrorist attacks in Paris, had spent several months in Cornell’s hospitality management program. Ithaca Voice
6 — Ithaca mayor pledges to welcome Syrian refugees
Mayor Myrick pledges to help Syrian refugees relocate to Ithaca – Myrick had a phone call with the White House that explained much of the minutiae of the United States’ refugee program.
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7 — A bad animal hoarding case in Tompkins County; SPCA investigates
28 animals seized, 3 found dead at Newfield trailer – Charges are not being filed against the owners until officials can determine how the three deceased animals died.
Ithaca Voice
8 — Tax breaks for developers: Crucial program or hand-out for the rich?
The fight over tax breaks for Ithaca developers: A beginner’s guide – On Thursday, a meeting at City Hall became an impromptu class in the many layers and jargon surrounding the topics of development and tax abatement. Ithaca Voice
9 — Sad news for Tim Horton’s fans in Ithaca
Tim Horton’s in Ithaca is set to close – The Canadian chain, known for its coffee, sandwiches and baked goods, will close its Ithaca branch at 407 Elmira Road permanently. Ithaca Voice
10 — Tompkins lawmakers take new positions
New Tompkins legislators get warm welcome after contested elections – “We’re learning on the job which makes it a little harder, but also really exciting.” Ithaca Voice
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