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Local government stories that stirred conversation in 2017

by Kelsey O'Connor January 1, 2018

ITHACA, N.Y. — Generally, local government coverage does not capture as much attention as crime and courts news, according to our metrics, but several issues did stir conversation and debate this year. Not to mention, it was a big year for local elections and 2018 will have several new faces in local government. In 2017, some […]

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