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Tompkins

American  
[tomp-kinz] / ˈtɒmp kɪnz /

noun

  1. Daniel D., 1774–1825, U.S. politician and jurist: vice president of the U.S. 1817–25.


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In 2023, Gutiérrez Senger curated a pop-up exhibition — featured in the film — alongside Pilar Tompkins Rivas, called “Asco and the Next Gen: An Inter-Generational Celebration of Latinx Art.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Prosecuting alleged crimes falls to the Tompkins County district attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the case, arguing that this new lawsuit presents evidence he didn’t have when he initially made the decision to not charge the accused.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

She said she had "lost faith" in the Tompkins County district attorney, who was previously leading the investigation.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

They set off toward Tompkins Square Park, taking turns at reaching into the bag and tearing off chunks of the bread.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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