In the Press
Featured in The Ithacan
“Dear Ithaca, Why Are You Charging for Parking on the Weekends?”
Published October 2025 – The Ithacan
North Ferry Hats founder Olivia Ashline was recently featured in The Ithacan with her first-ever published op-ed — a candid look at how local event parking policies impact small businesses and community access in Ithaca.
Drawing from her own experiences as a vendor at Apple Fest and years running North Ferry Hats downtown, Olivia explores what happens when city revenue and small business resilience collide.