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Asteri Ithaca

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Last discussed May 20, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveAmanda KirchgessnerMay 20, 2026

Urged the county to buy the Asteri Ithaca building and convert it into a combined emergency shelter and transitional housing facility, arguing the instability already exists there and the county could acquire it at a discount given the ownership's legal and financial troubles.

Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — May 20, 2026 · 3:17 →
ConcernedZach WinnMar 19, 2026

Spoke about his friend's death at Asteri, the PILOT rescission, and the building's conditions; thanked county staff and supported the legal assistance resolution.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026 · 23:28 →
SupportiveAmanda KirchgessnerFeb 18, 2026

She relayed a message about a recent attempted murder at Asteri Ithaca, then advocated for adopting Flock cameras with strong local oversight, citing her father's unsolved homicide and the technology's potential to monitor federal law enforcement constitutionality.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 11:52 →
ConcernedZach WinnFeb 4, 2026

He reported safety issues at Asteri Ithaca and an unpermitted protest march downtown, and asked legislators to condemn unpermitted street takeovers and roadblocks, citing risks to ambulances and drivers.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — February 4, 2026 · 6:32 →
OpposedZach WinnJan 21, 2026

Documented a broken front door and security incidents at the Asteri and urged the IDA to consider clawing back the tax abatement.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — January 21, 2026 · 16:05 →