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1. www.mytwintiers.com › news-cat › jail-time-and-finesJail time and fines being reconsidered for homeless camping ...

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   Nov 8, 2024 · The mayor told 18 News he is hearing numerous concerns from residents after another fire recently broke out at a homeless encampment under a bridge in Elmira. The mayor says residents are also ...

   • Elmira Police bodycam video shows living conditions under ...

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   • Elmira City Council tables vote on new homeless camping law ...

     Updated: Aug 13, 2024 / 08:11 PM EDT. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –...

2. 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 ...

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

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   3 days ago · The Elmira City Council voted on a new amendment to punish those found in encampments around the city. As the city of Elmira and much of the U.S. battle a homelessness epidemic, many homeless individuals set up "encampments," bringing bedding and sleeping bags to various locations around the city in an effort to stay safe or find shelter for the night.

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   Jul 25, 2023 · Newly obtained bodycam footage from Elmira Police shows the living conditions in a homeless encampment under the southern end of the Clemens Center Parkway Bridge. 18 News asked police to perform ...

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

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   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 ...

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

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   1 day ago · The Elmira City Council passed a camping ordinance on Monday night. The law is meant to address the homelessness epidemic in the city. Elmira residents packed the city courthouse and spoke to councilmembers during the public comment portion. Most of the speakers were against the measure and asked the city not to pass it.

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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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   What if Elmira bridges were flooded?

   • What the people would be charged with is currently unknown, after Elmira Code Enforcement told 18 News in July 2023 that the undersides of the bridges are in a flood plain, and belong to the DEC, and is the department’s responsibility to clear things out under there.

   Homeless encampment removed under Clemens Center Bridge; possibl…

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   What is the price tag for the Elmira Bridge cleanup?

   • The price tag for the cleanup on Monday is unknown, but Elmira Police told 18 News that if people are found under the bridges again they could be subject to arrest.

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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.

   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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8. www.msn.com › en-us › newsHomeless encampment removed under Clemens Center Bridge ... - MSN

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   Homelessness numbers up in Chemung County. Crews worked as yet another homeless encampment was removed from beneath the bridge after the city spent nearly $6,000 in 2023 doing a similar act ...