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1 day ago · ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A new anti-camping law that includes criminal penalties is now in effect in the city of Elmira. Residents packed a City Council meeting Monday night before the vote, in ...
1 day ago · Under the final version of the law, people found camping in the City of Elmira will face a fine of between $350 and $500, up to 90 days of imprisonment, or both for their first violation of the law.
1 day ago · Elmira passes law to remove ‘unauthorized campsites’. Homeless people could face jail, fines. Elmira residents packed the city courthouse and spoke to councilmembers during public comment at the meeting on Nov. 18. Most of the speakers were against the no-camping measure and asked the city not to pass it.
Aug 13, 2024 · ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council says it’s revising a proposed law aimed at removing homeless encampments around the city. Monday night, the resolution was tabled after a packed...
Nov 8, 2024 · Elmira City Council tables vote on new homeless camping law that includes jail time. A new vote on a redrafted version of the law was scheduled for Monday, November 4th. The redrafted version...
Aug 15, 2024 · Elmira elected officials tabled a proposed law to prohibit "unauthorized campsites" during a standing-room-only city council meeting Monday. Oftentimes, the campsites in question are created by people who are homeless.
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Nov 13, 2024 · Jail time and fines reintroduced in proposed homeless camping law in Elmira. News. Today's news ... from Nunavut to attend college in 2022 — was drinking, taking drugs, and had been frustrated ...
