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Public outcry in Tompkins County highlights urgent safety concerns at sanctioned camping sites and calls for a transformative shift in economic development policy.

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Public commenters press county on sanctioned camps and IDA policy; city official outlines coordination steps
Public commenters urged the county to address unsafe conditions in the City of Ithaca's sanctioned camping area and to shift economic development incentives toward locally-owned nonprofit real-estate models; City of Ithaca representative Margaret Fabrizio described strengthened case conferencing and outreach partnerships.
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June 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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A federal court ruling has put the brakes on Tompkins County's vital Continuum of Care funding competition, potentially leaving local projects in jeopardy.

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Local Continuum of Care competition paused after federal court vacates HUD NOFO changes
Tompkins County's Continuum of Care NOFO competition is on hold after a federal court vacated HUD's 2026 NOFO changes; the pause affects local projects that rely on roughly $1.5 million in annual HUD funding and could delay projects slated for 2027.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Tompkins County has seen a promising 16% decrease in homelessness duration, but urgent challenges remain, especially for youth who often go unnoticed.

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Tompkins County reports modest declines in homelessness but length of stay and youth needs remain pressing
Human Services Coalition data show point-in-time counts and first-time homelessness have declined between 2023 and 2025, but average and median lengths of homelessness remain above local goals, and youth homelessness appears undercounted in shelter data.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Tompkins County unveils a groundbreaking report with six key recommendations to tackle homelessness among young adults aged 18 to 25.

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Tompkins County releases report on youth homelessness recommendations for ages 18 to 25
Tompkins County presents six recommendations to address homelessness among young adults aged 18 to 25.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Shocking revelations from the CodeBlue homeless shelter expose a harrowing reality of violence, unsanitary conditions, and dehumanization faced by its residents.

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Homeless shelter client exposes harassment and unsafe conditions at CodeBlue facility
Homeless shelter faces severe issues, including harassment, violence, and unsanitary conditions, clients report.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM