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1. www.mytwintiers.com › news-cat › local-newsElmira passes law criminalizing homeless camping - WETM

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   1 day ago · The Elmira City Council passed the final version of a new law that includes possible jail time and fines for camping in the city. ... people found camping in the City of Elmira will face a fine of ...

2. wskg.org › regional-news › 2024/11/20Elmira passes law to remove ‘unauthorized campsites ...

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   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.

3. www.yahoo.com › news › elmira-residents-react-lawElmira residents react to new law criminalizing homeless camping

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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 ...

4. www.myhometowntoday.com › news › statewideElmira City Council bans camping in city - MyHometownToday.com

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   2 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.

5. www.wydc-tv.com › homepage › elmira-passes-amendmentElmira passes amendment to make homeless encampments illegal

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   3 days ago · The city has already begun cracking down on encampments by placing fences under bridges where they believe camping may occur. If passed, the amendment would enable the city to remove campsites on public property. The first offense may include a fine of no less than $350 or 90 days of imprisonment. Any further violations within 18 months could ...

6. pureoldies941.com › news › 258852-elmira-votes-toElmira votes to criminalize homeless camping | Pure Oldies Ithaca

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   Despite public outcry on Monday, November 18, 2024, the Elmira City Council passed a new law criminalizing camping within the city by a vote of 5 to 2, effective immediately. According to WETM-TV, about three dozen people attended the meeting and spoke, mostly opposing the proposed law, which came before the council for the third time this year.

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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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   Can you go to jail for camping without permission?

   • At least 30 people voiced their opinions for nearly two hours. The law calls for up to 90 days in jail for anyone camping in the city without permission, and a fine of up to $500. A second violation within 18 months calls for up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.

   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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8. www.weny.com › story › 51819352Elmira passes ordinance banning homeless encampments within ...

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   2 days ago · ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- An ordinance was up for discussion by the Elmira City Council that would ban homeless encampments within city limits. On Monday night, the council passed this ordinance in a 5 to 2 vote. The ordinance revolves around the words "camp" "camping" and "campsite". If someone sets up a campsite, with bedding or a sleeping bag ...