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Ithaca mayor to present ‘shelter of last resort’ in March

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo will introduce a new plan to address homelessness in March. Photo: Saga Communications/Joe Salzone/607 News Now

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Ithaca is continuing efforts to address homelessness.

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the city wants to re-focus on a sanctioned encampment area.

Cantelmo adds a ‘shelter of last resort’ can be helpful.

In addition, Mayor Cantelmo plans to re-appoint a commission on homelessness.

Cantelmo has called homelessness and housing key issues to address by the city.

FULL INTERVIEW: Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo on 607 This Morning

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