Tompkins County

On April 4, Ithaca police investigators arrested Zachary L. Pesold, 58, of West Village Place, and charged him with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stemmed from multiple incidents when Pesold locked his 2-year old daughter and 4-year old... Read More.

The ballots have been counted for the 21st Annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off and some of the winners are... People's Choice Best Chili winner is Ithaca Beer; Best Meat Chili winner is McCormick's at Moakley House and Best Veggie Chili… Moosewood .

The Ithaca Common Council’s Planning and Economic Development committee meets Wednesday night. The 6 p.m. session begins with a public hearing on the proposed purchase of the former Immaculate Conception School gymnasium. Later in the meeting and after hearing comments, the committee will vote... Read More.

It’s the 21st annual Great Downtown Chili Cook-Off tomorrow in Ithaca. It all happens at the Commons and the surrounding downtown area. The event features chili prepared by more than 40 restaurants as they compete for several titles. The Chili Cook-off will feature a... Read More.

Ithaca’s police chief says he’ll walk into the police station as a full-time sworn officer…for the final time on May 31st. Chief Pete Tyler announced Tuesday he is retiring. Tyler says whomever replaces him will face many challenges…to include an unsettled labor contract, staffing... Read More.

The Ithaca Police Chief has been credited with saving the life of an accident victim. Police responded to a two-car accident on Route 13 and Lower Creek Road in Ithaca on Thursday at about 2:40PM. Ithaca City Police Chief Pete Tyler was in the... Read More.

The State Police conducted a DWI checkpoint on Route 366 in Ithaca last Friday. 863 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 62 vehicles were detained for further inspection. One person was charged with misdemeanor DWI; three people were charged with Criminal Possession of a... Read More.

On New Years Eve, the Ithaca Police Department responded to a personal injury accident on North Meadow Street. Police found that a pedestrian was struck by a northbound vehicle, while crossing the street.  The accident occurred about 6PM. The pedestrian was transported to a... Read More.

Ithaca Police are still investigating the Friday stabbing that left one victim in serious condition at an area hospital.  Three juveniles are in custody charged with causing multiple stab wounds to the victim’s face and back. Police released a statement on Wednesday saying that... Read More.

Three teenagers charged in the stabbing Friday of a person on North Cayuga Street in Ithaca went to court Monday. Two were assigned to the Youth Part of Superior Court; the other will be prosecuted by the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office. The youths are... Read More.