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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 ...

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   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 ...

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4. www.mytwintiers.com › news-cat › elmira-city-councilElmira City Council tables vote on new homeless camping law ...

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   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...

5. wskg.org › regional-news › 2024/08/15Elmira City Council tables 'unauthorized camping' law meant ...

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   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 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...

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   Does Elmira have a new anti-camping law?

   • 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 what appears to be the biggest turnout in recent memory. The room was filled to capacity as more people gathered outside the door.

   Elmira residents react to new law criminalizing homeless camping

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   What happens if you violate Elmira's homeless camping law?

   • A second violation within 18 months calls for up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. The law also authorizes Elmira Police, the Code Department and Sanitation Department to remove illegal campsites and all personal belongings. Jail time and fines reintroduced in proposed homeless camping law in Elmira

   Elmira residents react to new law criminalizing homeless camping

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   Who voted against a homeless camp law?

   • “I’ll just say with a heavy heart that I will be voting in favor of this resolution” Wilson said. First District Councilmember Nick Grasso voted against the law. Grasso began his remarks by criticizing a decision to play a slideshow of homeless camps during the meeting.

   Elmira residents react to new law criminalizing homeless camping

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   What did Grasso say about homeless camps?

   • Grasso began his remarks by criticizing a decision to play a slideshow of homeless camps during the meeting. “First and foremost, and I mean this very seriously, if Councilmember Brinn and the Mayor were so passionate and satisfied with this, maybe you guys should have sat by this TV monitor, because that was despicable,” Grasso said.

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