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1 — Fight intensifies over Ithaca schools’ pay for teachers

Hundreds rally to support Ithaca teachers in dispute with school district – Hundreds gathered on Meadow St. on Monday for a solidarity walk in support of the Ithaca School District teachers, who’ve reached an impasse in their negotiations with the school district administration. Ithaca Voice

2 — In-depth story reveals looming crisis in Tompkins’ home health care aides

Failing home care aide system spells trouble for elderly, disabled in Tompkins – An elderly, wheelchair-bound Tompkins County woman says she was left for almost two months without the home care aide she needs. Ithaca Voice

3 — Numbers show Ithaca economy is heading in wrong direction — by almost every category

Ithaca economy suffering; Jobs, wages, hours fall – Our local economy continues to slowly shed jobs and reduce hours worked per week. Ithaca Voice

4 — We get the backstory on 2 Tompkins residents accused in horrific local animal hoarding case

2 people ID’d in Newfield animal hoarding case had 98 pets seized in 2010 – Two Newfield resident have been identified after 28 animals were seized from their Newfield residence last week. Ithaca Voice

5 — Ithaca has an affordable housing crisis. This will make fighting that crisis much harder

Skyrocketing construction costs cancel affordable housing project in town of Ithaca – An affordable housing development in the town of Ithaca has been cancelled as a result of rapidly escalating construction costs. Ithaca Voice

6 — Another local traffic fatality

Ithaca woman dies after Lansing crash – Police said an Ithaca woman involved in a Lansing crash Thursday has died from her injuries. Ithaca Voice

7 — Ithaca Dispatch signals strong opposition to Uber’s entrance to upstate markets

Ithaca officials, taxi companies prepare for regulatory battle with Uber – Uber, the app-based ride-sharing service that has revolutionized the way people get around New York and other major cities, is making a push upstate which could include Ithaca. Ithaca Voice

8 — We got our first snow this week. Did you already forget last year’s?

5 reminders of last year’s painful Ithaca winter – “You need 1 – A thick girl. You need 2 – Netflix. And 3 – Lots of food.” Ithaca Voice

9 — Touching reminder of the too-often unrecognized kindness of Ithacans

Opinion: Ithacan gives thanks for the kindness of strangers after car accident – “I am writing to thank some very kind people who helped me one dark, crisp Friday night after someone hit my car.” Ithaca Voice

10 — You read that right: A Cornellian in the NFL

Cornell grad in NFL reflects on career – Growing up, every sports crazed young kid dreams of having the chance to win a championship playing for their hometown team. Ithaca Voice

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