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COVID-19 is still affecting NYC … who is suffering more?
It is known throughout the world that New York City, perhaps the capital of the world, has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Andres Rendon
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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A different approach to housing?
Time and time again, the conversation around the lack of housing in the country always revolves around the lack of investment into...

Andres Rendon
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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Fair Housing Month: Is Ithaca doing enough?
Celebrated nationwide, April is recognized as Fair Housing Month, bringing attention and awareness to the fight for affordable and...

Andres Rendon
Apr 16, 20223 min read
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Misinformation and Disinformation: Journalism's biggest enemy
Journalism is defined (from my college's standards) as reconstructing reality in an objective manner. The question that lies ahead,...

Andres Rendon
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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A Stadium can't house the homeless
In late March, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plans for a brand new, $1.4 billion dollar stadium for one of New York's favorite...

Andres Rendon
Apr 9, 20222 min read
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Agava back open for indoor dining
Co-Owner Vicki Brous explains how staff have taken precautions like installing shields between tables and the wood-fire oven to protect...

Andres Rendon
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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San Francisco's solution to vacant housing
Currently, in the United States, there are over 14 million vacant houses as of 2021. At the same time, there are around 550,000 people...

Andres Rendon
Mar 5, 20222 min read
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Puerto Rico -- A lost home to locals
While being a popular vacation destination for many, Puerto Rico (P.R.) is still home to over 2.8 million residents on the island....

Andres Rendon
Mar 5, 20222 min read
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IWR faces housing struggles for refugees
For decades, Ithaca has been a city with open arms for refugees to resettle and start a brand-new life. Founded in 2015, the Ithaca...

Andres Rendon
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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Journalism in the digital world
The latest technology hitting the market and new software updates for some of your favorite apps allow for users to get a whole new...

Andres Rendon
Feb 13, 20223 min read
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Is now the right time to end the eviction moratorium?
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state’s eviction moratorium is ending on Jan. 15, allowing landlords to file eviction...

Andres Rendon
Feb 12, 20223 min read
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Ithaca College Professor speaks on "Good Cause" bill
Patricia Rodriguez, chair of the politics department at Ithaca College, sent a letter late last month sharing her concern over...

Andres Rendon
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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"Good Cause" Legislation vote pushed back to December
On Nov. 10, the planning and economic development committee discussed the “Prohibition of Eviction without Good Cause” legislation. This...

Andres Rendon
Nov 21, 20212 min read
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What is TOPA?
The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA (S3157), is a bill currently in committee in the New York State Legislature. Introduced...

Andres Rendon
Nov 14, 20214 min read
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Ithaca College student voices concern over on campus and off campus housing
Sydney Brumfield, a junior at Ithaca College, currently lives in a circles apartment. But for next year, Sydney is looking to live off...

Andres Rendon
Nov 7, 20213 min read
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Check in with new council member, Patrick Mehler
Since his appointment as council member on Oct. 6, Patrick Mehler, a junior at Cornell University, dived straight into tackling the...

Andres Rendon
Oct 31, 20212 min read
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Voter Guide: Common Council Candidates, Wards 1 and 2
WARD 1 - West Hill Cynthia Brock: Cynthia Brock is the current alderperson for the 1st ward running for re-election this coming Election...

Andres Rendon
Oct 27, 20215 min read
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Selection Committee Chooses 4th Ward Replacement
ITHACA, NY -- A seat on the common council is up for grabs after fourth ward alderperson Steven Smith resigned to move to New York City...

Andres Rendon
Oct 5, 20214 min read
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"Right to Renew" and "Good Cause," What you need to know
In July, the Ithaca Tenants Union (ITU) met with local tenants to discuss what rights tenants need to have more power in local housing...

Andres Rendon
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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Tenant Tales: Shaun Fenner
Shaun Fenner, a tenant in Ithaca since February of last year, was forced to leave his apartment last Thursday after an eviction hearing...

Andres Rendon
Sep 29, 20214 min read
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