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1 — Part II on our series about Ithaca area veterans: Why do we not have vet courts here?
The ‘win-win-win’ Tompkins could use to help jailed veterans – “The county saves money, the jails are less crowded, and the veteran becomes a productive member of society again.” Ithaca Voice
How U.S. Congress is deepening Ithaca’s affordable housing crisis – The federal government has slashed the amount of money it gives Ithaca for affordable housing projects over the last several years — and the cuts are likely to get worse. Ithaca Voice
3 — Looking at the human impact of heroin in our community
Former Tompkins heroin addict recovers after 4 near-death experiences – Eric Tenorio is a heroin addict who sacrificed almost everything in his life to feed his addiction, including a few close calls on his life. Ithaca Voice
New Mexican restaurant opens in former Manos Diner location – A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Ithaca at the former location of Manos Diner off of Route 13. Ithaca Voice
What legendary Cornell prof said about the Declaration of Independence – “It taught that beneath all local and temporary diversity, beneath the superficial traits and talents that distinguish men and nations, all men are equal in the possession of a common humanity.” Ithaca Voice
Kaboom! 12 photos of fireworks above Ithaca – What a show! Ithaca Voice
Northside housing feud a reminder of what’s great about Ithaca – They took turns Wednesday night at Ithaca’s City Hall, trading statistics like boxers trade punches, each passionately committed to their side and well-versed in its intricacies. Ithaca Voice
8 — An obituary for a beloved leader of faith
Ithaca leader who died in June remembered for faith, joy – “He wasn’t just like this with me, he was like this with everyone. It blows you away how that’s even possible.” Ithaca Voice
9 — Ithaca officials making views known in county’s ‘Old Library’ debate
With county deadlocked, Ithaca Council wades into ‘Old Library’ fight – Seven members of Ithaca’s Common Council have sent a letter to the Tompkins County Legislature urging county lawmakers to pick one development proposal for the “Old Library” site on North Cayuga Street. Ithaca Voice
10 — And another look at heroin in Tompkins County
Heroin expert talks about Tompkins’ treatment centers, ‘liquid handcuffs’ – Halfway houses, he said, would also help recovering addicts, but there are none in Ithaca. Ithaca Voice