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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.
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 room...
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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Aug 8, 2024 · ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Elmira City Council plans to vote on a resolution addressing homeless encampments within the city. Elmira City Manager Mike Collins told 18 News that the resolution...
The Elmira City Council says it is revising a proposed law that includes fines and jail time for homeless people who camp in public places. The city council tabled a vote on the resolution after hearing from a packed room of concerned residents.
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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- In June, a Supreme Court ruling allowed cities across the country to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. At the Elmira City Council meeting Monday night, the topic of banning homeless encampments within city limits was up for discussion.
