Tompkins County Archives - Page 4 of 20

Ithaca Police identify suspect in Plain Street homicide

Wednesday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department has identified the suspect in a homicide that occurred on Plain Street.According to police, 43-year-old Ahmed Abed is facing a charge of murder in the second degree.Police responded to Plain Street at around 5:30 a.m. for a death investigation. The... Read More.

One dead, one injured in separate incidents in Ithaca gorges

Tuesday, November 12 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed and another injured in two separate incidents in Ithaca gorges on Sunday morning.According to the Ithaca Fire Department, someone called 911 at about 1:10 a.m. on Sunday to report a person fell into the gorge near the Stewart Avenue Bridge.First... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating homicide, suspect in custody

Tuesday, November 12 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a homicide with one suspect in custody.Police responded to the 400 block of South Plain Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday for a death investigation.According to police, this was not a random act of violence.Due to the... Read More.

Firefighter injured during large brush fire in Lansing

Monday, November 4 by Pat McDonald

One firefighter was injured during a large brush fire in Tompkins County on Friday night.Eight to ten acres of land between the 1300 block of East Shore Drive and the 900 block of Cayuga Heights Road in the Town of Lansing were affected by... Read More.

Dryden man killed in Tompkins County crash

Friday, November 1 by Pat McDonald

A Dryden man was killed in a two-car crash in Tompkins County on Wednesday.According to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Daniel L. Heath was pronounced dead following a crash at the intersection of West Dryden Road and Sheldon Road just after 5:30 p.m.... Read More.

One person killed in bus crash in Dryden

Friday, October 11 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed after a bus crashed into a tree in Dryden on Wednesday.According to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Kevin Welch of Cortland was killed when the bus crashed on West Lake Road near Chaffee Road at around 2:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Apple Harvest Festival returns to Ithaca this weekend

Wednesday, September 25 by Pat McDonald

The 42nd annual Apple Harvest Festival is set for this weekend in downtown Ithaca.The event, which is presented by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, will kick off on Friday and run through Sunday and features local farmers, artisans and vendors.There will also be a variety... Read More.

NY State Police identify victim in fatal Marathon fire

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police has identified the victim of a deadly house fire on Monday in the Town of Marathon.According to police, 71-year-old James H. Stevens was killed in the fire, which occurred on State Route 11 at around 12:30 a.m.Police said the... Read More.

Ithaca man arrested for breaking into closed business

Thursday, September 5 by Pat McDonald

A 35-year-old Ithaca man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly broke into a closed business in the Town of Ithaca.Deputies from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine property checks of closed businesses on the 600 block of Elmira Road when they... Read More.

Ithaca man charged after police find illegal weapons, drugs

Wednesday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old Ithaca man who was allegedly found with an illegal AR-15 last week.According to police, Emmitt C. Houston was pulled over in his Chevy pickup truck on Dryden Road in the Town of... Read More.

Spencer man arrested following incident in Ithaca

Tuesday, September 3 by Pat McDonald

A Spencer man was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 31 after he allegedly brandished a knife at people in Ithaca.According to Ithaca Police, 22-year-old Jared T. Manley has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony, and... Read More.

Cornell University administration building vandalized by pro-Palestine activists

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

Cornell University’s Day Hall Administration Building was vandalized this week.Graffiti was sprayed at the entrance of the building and a glass door was smashed.Pro-Palestine activists spray painted “Israel bombs Cornell pays” and “blood is on your hands” on the building.The graffiti was removed and... Read More.