Matt Dougherty
Managing Editor and Reporter at Ithaca Times
Writer at The Bull-Moose Note.
Managing Editor/Reporter @ithacatimes & @bullmoosenote | Opinions are my own
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3 days ago |
ithaca.com | Matt Dougherty
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County is taking the next step in its plan to construct a low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking an experienced shelter management provider. The planned shelter, to be located at 225-227 Cherry St. in Ithaca, will serve approximately 100 adults and act as a centralized hub for access to services.
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1 week ago |
ithaca.com | Matt Dougherty
ITHACA, N.Y. — Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19) has launched a formal investigation into the billing practices of New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), citing widespread complaints from constituents across the 19th Congressional District about skyrocketing utility bills and financial hardship.
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1 week ago |
ithaca.com | Matt Dougherty
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council voted 9–2 on Wednesday night to adopt an updated pilot administrative policy for managing homeless encampments on city-owned land and to accept the final report of the city’s Advisory Committee on Encampment Response. The resolution also provides a framework for developing a new “navigation hub” near the city’s authorized encampment site in Southwest Park.
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1 week ago |
ithaca.com | Matt Dougherty
This article has been updated with information from the updated report presented to the Ithaca Common Council on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. ITHACA, N.Y — An updated draft report from Ithaca’s Advisory Committee on Encampment Response Policy is recommending major enhancements to how the city manages homeless encampments on public property. The final vote on the plan is scheduled for May 7.
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1 week ago |
ithaca.com | Matt Dougherty
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Sciencenter recently announced that it has lost nearly $500,000 in federal funding following the abrupt termination of two grants by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Courts ruled that the Trump admin had to begin facilitating Abrego Garcia’s return to the US by 9:30am this morning, but the govt continues to defy court orders.
Filed moments ago by Abrego Garcia's attorneys--opposing gvm't's blown 930 AM deadline & effort to delay today's hearing. https://t.co/5Rx1Yl0U4d
The Yale Budget Lab estimates that Trumps updated tariffs will cost the average household up to $4,400
Budget Lab on the new tariffs. A $4,400 tax hike per household in the short term. https://t.co/tW9pmwKQqy
Trump increases China tariff to 145%
Just broke on CNBC: A WH official confirms to me the new tariff against China this term now totals **145%**, not 125% as the President said yesterday. The EO spells out the “reciprocal” rate jumped from 84% to 125% overnight. Combined with the 20% fentanyl tariff, we’re at 145%
