ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — One Ithaca city official is concerned with crime.

1st Ward Alderperson George McGonigal says the situation is “no joke.”

He says the Ithaca Police Department is about 15 officers understaffed, and it’ll take time to reach full force.

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McGonigal applauds the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office for helping out.