Two Arrested in Ithaca Robbery Attempt

The Ithaca Police Department responded to a reported assault at about 11:30PM Monday on Hudson Street. The victim had left his office on his way home, when he heard footsteps behind him. The victim was jumped by two males and told to give them... Read More.

New York City Man Drowns at Ithaca Falls

Ithaca Police responded to the Ithaca Falls near Fall Creek Drive Saturday afternoon to the report of a person that had entered the water but not resurfaced. Emergency personnel began a search of the area. The body of Winston Perez-Ventura was recovered at about... Read More.

31 Homeless in Dryden Fire

An apartment fire in Dryden has left at least 31 people homeless, according to the American Red Cross.Officials say eight families were impacted by the fire.Fire officials say the fire started right across from Dryden High School on Freeville Road.Authorities have not released any... Read More.

Man rescued at Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca

A man was rescued after falling and breaking his leg at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca yesterday. Rescuers were called to the state park around 2:30pm after they say a 36-year-old man broke his leg while trying to jump into the water from... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigate possible pipe bomb

A portion of Clinton Street in Ithaca was closed for two hours Saturday while the Ithaca Police Department investigated a suspicious device that had been brought to their headquarters. Police say a resident found what they believed to be a pipe bomb and decided... Read More.

Police looking for shooter in Ithaca

Two people were shot in Ithaca early this morning. Police say the men were shot in the area of West State Street and Fulton Street around 1:45am. Both victims are expected to survive their injuries, but police are looking for the shooter. He is... Read More.

Man charged in Ithaca homicide

Ithaca Police say a man murdered a woman inside an apartment yesterday morning and then set a fire to cover up the crime. 45-year-old Michael Davis was taken into custody yesterday after a day-long investigation into the death of Josie Berrios inside an... Read More.

Ithaca man stabbed trying to break into apartment

Ithaca Police say a man was stabbed while trying to force his way into an apartment on West Spencer Street early Sunday. Police say 33-year-old Tarrant Sheppard of Brooklyn was stabbed in the abdomen around 4:30am Sunday while trying to force his way inside... Read More.

Ithaca Police arrest two teens for alleged gang assault

Ithaca Police have arrested two teenagers for an alleged gang assault that happened Saturday night on Floral Avenue. Police say two people were injured in the assault, which was reported at 9:30pm Saturday. They were transported to the Cayuga Medical Center for treatment. The... Read More.

Industrial Hemp Summit held in Ithaca

The first-ever Industrial Hemp Summit was held at Cornell University yesterday. Farmers, researchers and industry leaders met with state officials to identify growth challenges and explore new opportunities through research. They came up with a plan to expand research into industrial uses of hemp,... Read More.

Elderly woman has purse stolen in Ithaca

Ithaca Police say an elderly woman suffered minor injuries when she was robbed while walking home from church yesterday. Police say the 88-year-old woman was walking in the 200 block of East Geneva Street just after 12pm when an attacker came up from behind,... Read More.