ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Ithaca Police Department continues to maintain a larger presence on the Commons. 

On the July 11th edition of Ithaca’s Morning News, Chief Tom Kelly said they’re targeting folks violating city ordinances.

It’s illegal to ride a bike, smoke cigarettes and marijuana, vape, and have an open container on the Commons.

Since beginning enforcement of ordinances in June, Chief Kelly tells WHCU officers in uniform have been on patrol in downtown Ithaca across every IPD shift.

FULL INTERVIEW: Chief Tom Kelly on Ithaca’s Morning News