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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.

Former Cornell student who threatened to kill Jewish students last year sentenced

Tuesday, August 13 by Pat McDonald

The former Cornell University student who threatened to kill Jewish students on Cornell’s campus last year has been sentenced.According to the United States Department of Justice, 22-year-old Patrick Dai has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to posting threats to... Read More.

Ithaca PD: Two juveniles arrested following machete attack

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

Two juveniles have been arrested in Ithaca after they allegedly attacked another juvenile with a machete.According to Ithaca Police, the incident took place on the 200 block of Elmira Road at around 7 p.m. on Aug. 8.Police said that two teenagers under the age... Read More.

Ithaca woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man

Monday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed a male victim on Thursday afternoon.Ithaca Police arrested 24-year-old Jessica Leigh Anderson for assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and burglary in the first degree, a Class B felony, as well... Read More.

Ithaca man arrested for attempted burglary

Friday, July 12 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department has arrested an Ithaca resident for allegedly attempting to break into homes on Wednesday morning.Ithaca Police Officers responded to reports of a burglary on the 100 block of Stewart Ave. at 1 a.m. on Wednesday. When officers arrived, they located... Read More.

Two-car crash in Newfield sends three to hospital

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Tompkins County 911 Center alerted the Newfield Fire Company of a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries and possible entrapment near the intersection of Van Buskirk Gulf Road and Benjamin Hill Road.First responders arrived to find three... Read More.

Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault in Ithaca

Thursday, June 27 by Pat McDonald

Ithaca Police have arrested a 33-year-old Uber driver following an alleged sexual assault that occurred last month.According to police, Eddeen M. Mikki, of Syracuse, has been charged with sexual abuse in the first degree, a Class D felony.Ithaca Police responded to a report of... Read More.