ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Ted Schwartz was named acting Ithaca Police chief in April. 

Since then, Schwartz says he’s seen positive differences in the department. 

The Ithaca Common Council will vote next week on Schenectady Police Lieutenant Thomas Kelly, who’s been selected by Mayor Lewis as the city’s new permanent police chief. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Acting Ithaca Police Chief Ted Schwartz on Ithaca’s Morning News