Cynthia Brock

Mother, 1st Ward Councilwoman, Paddler, Advocate for Parks and Waterways, Reader of Reports.

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

We demand from law enforcement the highest level of professionalism, ethics, equanimity and accountability under the law. We expect them to be free from the appearance of impropriety at all times. We should expect the same from our municipal government.
https://t.co/OqFEwy0k6l

[NPR @NPR]

A white referee who rejected a black high school wrestler's head covering and told him he had to cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit the match has been suspended.

Now people are asking why adults didn't step in. https://t.co/bbBZPJnBzT

[Nick Reynolds @IAmNickReynolds]

"Though dollar stores sell no fresh vegetables, fruits or meat (Dollar General is testing produce in fewer than 1 percent of its stores), they are quickly becoming one of the primary ways lower-income Americans eat."

https://t.co/nga5zlzbXB

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

@Adriyoung I’m so lobbying for this for next year’s Christmas! @Adriyoung your family is the bomb for the holidays!

[paddington stan account @adriyoung]

So my family plays White Elephant with a twist: you have to challenge someone to a mini game if you want to steal their gift... With a huge family it gets out of hand pretty quick.
A thread of our games:

[NPR @NPR]

ICE Continues To Release Asylum-Seekers Into Public Park In El Paso, Texas https://t.co/pe2UKUydGx

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

This is how our crazy Asian family rocks the holiday jiao zi! Mom says my dumplings are too fat!

[The Ithaca Voice @ithacavoice]

Tompkins County is eyeing a location in Fall Creek to branch out and build new offices. Plans are in the early stages, but some city officials and local residents are not happy with the plans. #twithaca

https://t.co/c4jZs4kIWH

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

#TwIthaca

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

Congratulations Short Stop Deli for their call-out on the Food Network for their French Bread Pizza! https://t.co/2ty0gaqXnz

[David Leonhardt @DLeonhardt]

A majority of the American people want:

- higher taxes on the rich
- higher taxes on corporations
- expanded Medicare and Medicaid
- a higher minimum wage
- a larger government role in job creation
- more federal financial aid for college
https://t.co/6b90bUXoND

[Glenn Greenwald @ggreenwald]

This is a beautifully written, remarkably brave and incredibly moving story by @HoustonChron criminal justice reporter @keribla about the dog who helped her through a suicide attempt and severe addiction, and how she reunited with her after prison https://t.co/Z9YescGQgt

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

I was completely engrossed by this story of Mount Pleasant, WI and the decisions of its Village Council to promote development. Similar in size to Ithaca (27k vs. 30k), it’s story made my stomach curl. I’ll have to keep an eye on this to see what happens. https://t.co/Vo0ZCm8Cwx

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

@AllegedButler But the sentence is incomplete. It’s gotta be pasture-raised, full fat (no 2% nonsense), with bourbon and rum. Now THAT is an Ithaca eggnog!

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

This program uses a foster-care approach to helping the homeless. Seems like a program worth exploring for Ithaca and Tompkins County. @SvanteMyrick

[NPR @NPR]

A program in Los Angeles, run by a local nonprofit, places young homeless people with hosts willing to take them in for three to six months — with the goal of transitioning to more permanent housing.
https://t.co/iESuR1PAhS

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

Paddle #7 of the 50 I have set out to do this winter. I have learned that Taughannock conditions are misleading. The point looks calm, but within 0.5mi from shore the winds and waves are something to be reckoned with. Nonetheless- (as always) an amazing paddle. #Twithaca

[The Ithaca Voice @ithacavoice]

The IURA has chosen the Vecino Group to redevelop the Green Street Garage. More info soon. Learn more about the proposals here: https://t.co/prA3c9l61f
#twithaca

[Cynthia Brock @CynthiaNy8]

I think it is time we think of local news as a public resource that deserves public support

[Hidden Brain @HiddenBrain]

New episode alert!

Who bears the cost when nobody wants to pay? This week, we ask that question as we explore how communities are affected when a newspaper closes. | 🔊Starving the Watchdog https://t.co/eKZkV2RJw6

[The Obama Foundation @ObamaFoundation]

The Cares Family reaches across generational divides to reduce loneliness in the U.K. Hear more from Alex Smith, founder and one of our #ObamaFellows: https://t.co/mC2aQN3gW9