Man arrested in connection with Ithaca arsons

Ithaca Police have arrested a man in connection to two recent arson fires at the Asteri Apartments on East Green Street. Officers located 37-year-old Steven Swavely shortly after noon Tuesday in the 100 block of East Green Street and attempted to take him into custody.... Read More.

Ithaca police investigating stabbing

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place Thursday evening.Around 9:45 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of West Green Street to find a victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to a trauma center for treatment.Police say... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating apartment fire

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a fire on Sunday evening at a high-rise apartment building in downtown Ithaca.According to the Ithaca Fire Department, the fire started in a stairwell at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday on East Green Street.The flames were quickly contained,... Read More.

Newfield woman arrested for DWI with child in car

A Newfield woman was arrested after she allegedly drove drunk with a child in the car on Saturday.According to Ithaca Police, Elvira Good has been charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Child in Vehicle, which is a Class E felony, as well as misdemeanor... Read More.

Fire destroys apartment in Ithaca

A fire destroyed an apartment in Ithaca on Thursday night.The fire broke out just after 5 p.m. on the 700 block of Chestnut Street in the City of Ithaca.There was no one inside the apartment at the time of the fire.The fire was brought... Read More.

Goodwill to open first location in Ithaca

Goodwill will open its first retail location in Ithaca this spring.The location will open on Friday, April 25th at the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 723 South Meadow Street in Ithaca.Regular business hours will be 9 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday... Read More.

Ithaca Police arrest fugitive from Florida

The Ithaca Police Department located and arrested a Florida man who was wanted as a fugitive from justice.According to police, 28-year-old William John Vanderan Robinson, of Marion County, Florida, was located on the 400 block of South Meadow Street at around 4:50 pm on... Read More.