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Ithaca alderperson seeks ethics investigation into former Mayor Svante Myrick
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Alderperson Cynthia Brock said she’s working with the Tompkins County Ethics Board to open an investigation into the former mayor.
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Tompkins County district attorney: Ithaca’s police reform working group refused his input
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Van Houten said the Reimaging Public Safety working group lacked full understanding of Ithaca’s existing criminal justice system when it authored the report.
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Ithaca’s Black community weighs in on police reform plan
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“We’re talking about reimagining public safety. And we’re still hiring more [armed] officers,” said Common Council member Phoebe Brown.
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Broome County Sheriff: 10-Person Limit Is Unconstitutional
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There are 580 active cases of the virus in Broome County and 29 hospitalized residents.
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Pandemic Leads To Rise in ‘Welfare Check’ Calls In Tompkins County
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“Throughout this pandemic I think mental illness, depression, anxiety has increased.”
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At A ‘Back The Blue” Rally, Ithaca Hears A Range Of Opinions On Law Enforcement
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“By showing up here today you have sent a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We will not be run by a mob of thugs and criminals.”
Video Released Shows Clash Between Car And Ithaca Protesters
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Myrick said police “cannot be everywhere and our safety is ultimately in our hands.”
Firing Of Ithaca Officer Prompts Review Of Police Cases
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“We’re starting to get inquiries from former clients regarding their former cases in which they plead or been convicted at trial seeking a review and that’s gonna require a review, in some cases, of what was the officers role in those cases.”
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The Gray Riders
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The Gray Riders DVD is now available as a thank you gift for your contribution of $60 or more to support WSKG Public TV programs. Contribute online or call 1-877-975-9754. ABOUT THE FILM
THE GRAY RIDERS is a one-hour Public TV documentary that looks at the remarkable 100-year history of the New York State Police. The film features photographs and rare footage from the vast New York State Police archives along with dozens of interviews and comments from the men and women whose extraordinary service and dedication have made the State Police what it is today – one of the finest and most respected law enforcement agencies in the world. https://youtu.be/1Plp58qvYN4
In the Spring of 1913, Samuel Howell, the foreman of a construction firm, was attacked and robbed of the company’s payroll by four men on a rural road near the town of Bedford in Westchester County. He was shot seven times.
documentary
The Gray Riders
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THE Gray Riders is a one-hour documentary that looks at the remarkable 100-year history of the New York State Police.