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Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

1 week ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Ithaca city officials continue looking at reparations. 

A working group was formed last night by the Common Council. Mayor Robert Cantelmo says their responsibilities are specific. 

$50,000 was set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

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