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1 – An in-depth look into Ithaca’s homelessness problem
Tears, excitement and hope for Ithaca’s homeless – “When you see the faces on the mothers and children when they come in … There’s generally tears, there’s excitement: They finally have a place to call their own,” says Donna Veninsky, family services provider for Tompkins Community Action. (Note: This link leads to Part V of the series – follow the links at the top of that article to read the earlier entries.) Ithaca Voice
2 – Ithaca Voice founder and editor Jeff Stein says farewell
Editorial: Thank you for everything, Ithaca. So long (for now) – This site was founded on the idea that Ithaca deserves a publication that is fast, free, engaging, in-depth and — above all — local. That legacy, and our fundamental model, is sure to continue with the staff we have in place. Ithaca Voice
3 – Three Ithaca families face eviction after land deal
Elmira Savings Bank serves eviction notices to 3 low-income Ithaca families – On Dec. 15, just before Christmas, three Ithaca families received some bad news. They were being evicted, and had 30 days to get out of their homes. Ithaca Voice
4 – Ithaca College president announces 2017 retirement
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon announces retirement – “It is best for IC to be led in the future by a president chosen by the board specifically to make a fresh start on these challenges, including those that became so apparent to us all last semester,” said Rochon. Ithaca Voice
5 – Tensions rise between ICSD and New Roots
Ithaca school board member says New Roots gaming the system to keep charter – New Roots charter school says its request to lower its enrollment cap is a routine, minor issue. On Tuesday, some Ithaca School District Board of Education members suggested that the change is actually an effort to skirt regulations and keep the “failing” school’s doors open. Ithaca Voice
6 – Ithaca Teachers protest continued lack of progress
“No movement” in Ithaca City School District contract negotiations – “Unfortunately, we’re now in the middle of January and there has been no movement with the district,” said Adam Piasecki, president of the Ithaca Teachers Association. Ithaca Voice
7 – Winter storm catches Ithaca off-guard
Why roads in Ithaca were so awful Monday morning – “It was just the timing of the snow storm. We couldn’t have gotten in front of it,” Ray Benjamin, assistant superintendent of streets and facilities said. Ithaca Voice
8 – New Year marked by series of violent crimes
Sudden surge of violent crime hits Ithaca – “Well, yeah, it is highly unusual both for this time of year and any time of year,” Mayor Svante Myrick said. “We might average one shooting for an entire year or two stabbings for an entire year.” Ithaca Voice
9 – Early morning fire on Spencer St.
Ithaca firefighters responding to early morning blaze – The fire was reported at about 6:50 a.m. and by about 7:20 a.m., had been put out, the dispatcher said. No injuries were reported. Ithaca Voice
10 – Dryden man faces charges after domestic dispute
Dryden man arrested following domestic dispute – Anthony P. Damato, 34, was charged with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of a child, menacing, criminal mischief, harassment and unlawful growing of cannabis. Ithaca Voice
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