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Mayor Robert Cantelmo wants the city to place a moratorium on all student event permits, including Greek life gatherings. He says the university “failed to contact or coordinate any response with the Ithaca Police Department” following the alleged drugging and rape of a student in 2024.

Mayor Robert Cantelmo signaled that housing would continue to be a priority for the city in 2025.

Democrats praised the decision, with some calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new nominee. Meanwhile, some Republicans say Biden should resign now.

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo was sworn in Wednesday and will be the first mayor to serve under a newly restructured city government.