tompkins county

A man recently died in Ithaca after sleeping outside in freezing conditions. Some outreach workers say they can protect others in his position.

The county’s only year-round shelter, operated by St. John’s Community Services, closed last month.

The county’s only homeless shelter closed earlier this month.

A home valued at $300,000 will see an increase of around $115 in county property taxes.

Tucked away in a corner near the front of the library, situated amongst the bookshelves, there is a brand new glowing vending machine packed with boxes of Narcan, a lifesaving nasal spray that can reverse overdoses caused by opioids.

St. John’s Community Services in Ithaca was originally set to close next week on Saturday, Nov. 16. Instead, it closed Thursday because of staffing shortages.

St. John’s Community Services provides hotel rooms and shelter space to up to 80 people. Eighteen workers currently employed at the downtown Ithaca facility will be affected by the closure.

Elected officials and delegates from across the country are gathering in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention. Tompkins County Legislator Shawna Black is serving as a delegate at the DNC for the first time.

Dryden Fiber, an internet provider created by the town in Tompkins County to reach customers in rural areas, will receive nearly $9 million.

The university is tax exempt and has voluntary financial agreements with the city of Ithaca and the city school district.