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2 days 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 …
3 days ago · People found camping in the City of Elmira will face a fine between $350 and $500 and up to 90 days in jail for their first violation of the law. A second violation within 18 months could result in fines between $750 and $1,000 and up to one year in jail. The law passed in a 5-2 vote and takes effect immediately.
3 days ago · Elmira residents react to new law criminalizing homeless camping
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2 days ago · News / Nov 19, 2024 / 04:45 PM EST. Elmira passes law criminalizing homeless camping.
Aug 13, 2024 · Updated: Aug 13, 2024 / 08:11 PM EDT. 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 ...
Aug 15, 2024 · The law would have placed fines on people in unauthorized campsites of up to $1,000 and one year in jail, depending on the number of violations. Council Member Gary Brinn, who co-sponsored the law with Elmira Mayor Daniel Mandell, said public safety is the city’s only tool to address homelessness.