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1 – National Labor Relations Board investigates Cayuga Medical Center
NLRB case with Cayuga Medical Center adjourned until Jan. 30; breaking down the case so far — The NLRB has been investigating charges that Cayuga Medical Center terminated two nurses because of their union involvement. However, the hospital claims dismissing the two nurses was fair because they violated the hospital’s blood transfusion policy.
The hearing has been adjourned until Jan. 30.
2 – Dogs in Stewart Park? City considers it
Ithaca begins process to possibly allow dogs in Stewart Park — Stewart Park is the only one left in the city where dogs are not permitted, though dogs are often spotted there anyway. The pitch to allow dogs in the park was taken before the Planning and Economic Development Committee Wednesday night.
3 – Ithaca man killed in Dryden crash
UPDATE: Ithaca man killed in Dryden crash Friday — The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash Friday as Brent D. Handy, 44, of Ithaca. Officials responded to the area near 1651 Ellis Hollow Road at 8:17 p.m. where they found the Ford SUV crashed headfirst into a tree.
4 – State give Tompkins more time to manage jail population
Tompkins jail gets more time (again) to manage jail population — Tompkins County has received another six-month extension on a variance allowing extra beds at the Tompkins County Jail.
5 – Ithacan protest repeal of Affordable Care Act
Protesters picket in Ithaca against repeal of Affordable Care Act — Standing outside Congressman Tom Reed’s office in Ithaca, supporters of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gathered in front of the the Gateway Plaza on Friday afternoon, picketing and waving to passing cars despite the cold wind.
6 – Svante Myrick takes position with People for the American Way
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick appointed director within People for the American Way — Myrick is taking over as Director of Youth Leadership Programs after being a member of the Young Elected Officials Network for nine years.
“Our goal is to be a spokesperson for young progressive elected officials in the country,” Myrick said.
7 – McNeil Music plans one last jam session
McNeil Music hosting one last jam session in Ithaca before closing its doors for good — The must store is hosting one last jam session before closing its doors for good this month after being in the area since 1951.
8 – Local residents plan to march on Ithaca and Washington
Organizer: Ithaca bus tickets to D.C. women’s march sold out in 45 seconds — On Jan 21, more than 400 Ithacans will board 12 buses to Washington D.C., taking to the streets as part the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. to demonstrate that women’s rights are humans rights, and that people will stand with the most vulnerable community members in the face of hardship.
Women’s March on Ithaca to make stand for women’s rights, human rights — As Ithacans head to Washington, D.C., hundreds of local residents are planning to “March on Ithaca” the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration.
9 – A fatal burglary might have been sparked by $2,300 theft, according to records
Records: Fatal Trumansburg burglary apparently sparked by $2,300 theft — A burglary that turned fatal Jan. 8 in Trumansburg appears to have been sparked by a $2,300 theft that happened in late December, court records indicate.
10 – “Before any form of oppression will end, we need the indifferent to stop being inactive. We are in a time when our indifference is not insignificant.”
‘Hate is evil, but so is indifference’ MLK breakfast speaker discusses — Sean Eversley Bradwell made indifference a key point in his speech at the annual Greater Ithaca Activities Center MLK Community Breakfast on Saturday. The auditorium of the Beverly J. Martin Elementary School was packed for the morning event. Bradwell is the director of programs and outreach at Ithaca College.
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