Uncertainty Swirls for Ithaca Workers; Myrick ’09 Calls for Swift Federal Action and Calls on Cornell to Help

Uncertainty Swirls for Ithaca Workers; Myrick ’09 Calls for Swift Federal Action and Calls on Cornell to Help

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Myrick ’09 calls for federal support, universal basic income
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 said on Friday afternoon that it’s “very wise” for Cornell to continue taking proactive steps, but expressed concern about the impact the departure of Cornell students will have on Ithaca’s economy.
“I also think it’s going to have a devastating effect on the local economy that I implore Cornell to help us mitigate,” Myrick told The Sun.“If the worst happens, we’re looking at layoffs, vacancies, people defaulting on loans,” Myrick said, adding that he was confident the worst-case scenario could […]

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