Common Council
Local News: April 2, 2024
– Ithaca seeks public comment about proposed short-term rental policy – The City of Ithaca wants feedback from residents about the proposed short-term rental ordinance. The law will regulate residential rentals of less than 30 days. Links to more details and how to submit a comment are on our website, WRFI dot org slash news.…
Read MoreLocal News: January 9, 2024
– Some area hospitals are requiring face masks because of rising infection rates – If you’re heading to a hospital anytime soon you may be required to wear a face mask again. The Binghamton Press & Sun says some hospitals have started requiring visitors to wear face masks again because of the rise in COVID-19,…
Read MoreLocal News: December 14, 2023
– Court orders New York’s congressional districts redrawn again – New York’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that the state’s congressional districts must be re-drawn. The Albany Times Union reports the decision is a victory for Democrats and could tilt the balance of the House of Representatives in the 2024 elections. The state’s Independent Redistricting…
Read MoreLocal News: November 29, 2023
– Ithaca selects former Common Council member to become first City Manager – A former Ithaca Common Council member has been selected to become the city’s first City Manager. Deb Mohlenhoff was offered the position following a Common Council vote on November 16. She represented the Fifth Ward on the Common Council 2009-2021. Her appointment…
Read MoreLocal News: November 24, 2023
– Thirteenth person indicted for kidnapping, murder of Ithaca’s Thomas Rath – A thirteenth person was indicted for the kidnapping and murder of Ithaca resident Thomas Rath. New York State Police announced on November 22 that Newfield resident, David Maycumber was indicted by a Tioga County Grand Jury on four charges. They include first-degree murder,…
Read MoreLocal News: November 17, 2023
– Write-in candidate wins seat on Ithaca Common Council – Cornell undergraduate Patrick Kuehl appears to have won a seat on Ithaca’s Common Council. The Ithaca Voice reports that Kuehl has defeated incumbent Jorge DeFendini after absentee and affidavit votes were counted on Thursday. He got 49 to DeFendini’s 40 votes. But because the margin…
Read MoreLocal News: 2023 Election Results
– Election Results: Ithaca, Broome, and Chemung County – Ithaca Democrat Robert Cantelmo will be the new mayor. Solidarity Slate candidate Kayla Matos has defeated 12-year Common Council incumbent Cynthia Brock. Matos got 53% of votes cast to Brock’s 46%. Matos first defeated Brock in the Democratic Party primary. Brock stayed in the race running…
Read MoreLocal News: Ithaca Common Council approves pay deal with Cornell
– Ithaca Common Council approves payment agreement with Cornell University – The Ithaca Common Council voted 9 to 1 on Wednesday night to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cornell University. Cornell has tax-exempt status. The MOU sets out what the Ivy League university will pay the city in place of property taxes. The…
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