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Ithaca man sentenced to 12+ years for child enticement
Joseph Swansbrough, a 34-year-old man from Ithaca, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison following his attempt to entice an undercover police officer, who he believed was a 10-year-old boy, into sexual activity ... more
Search for dog in bite incident at Mulholland Wildflower Preserve in Tompkins County
Tompkins County Environmental Health officials are on the lookout for a dog that bit a person on Tuesday afternoon at Mulholland Wildflower Preserve. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. on November 28 near the ... more
Ithaca’s historic ‘Red House’ hits the market for $299K
The iconic “Red House,” located at 408 North Tioga Street in Ithaca, has been officially put up for sale with an asking price of $299,000. This move comes after the Tompkins County Legislature decided against ... more
Larceny leads to high-speed chase from Dryden to Ithaca: Two arrested, one in custody
A larceny incident at the Speedway gas station in Dryden led to a high-speed police chase and multiple arrests in the early hours of November 26. The Dryden Police Department reported a larceny at 2:45 ... more
Ithaca PD has new chief: Thomas Kelly appointed from Schenectady department
Ithaca Mayor Lewis has announced the selection of Lt. Thomas Kelly from the Schenectady Police Department as the new Chief of Police for Ithaca. This appointment, set to be finalized following a council vote on ... more
Police look for suspect with gun after dispute at Ithaca business: Have you seen this person?
Police are asking for the public's help after a menacing investigation that began on November 20. Around 3:50 p.m. police responded to a report of a dispute between two people inside a building on Third ... more
Ithaca shooting under investigation: No injuries after W. Buffalo St. incident
On Friday, November 24, at approximately 5:08 p.m. police were dispatched to the 800 Block of West Buffalo Street following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who reported hearing several shots ... more
Ithaca woman held on bail after residential burglary
In a quick response to an early morning burglary report, Ithaca Police arrested a local woman accused of stealing a television from a residence. The incident, occurring in the early hours of November 25 led ... more
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport set to resume nonstop flights to Washington D.C.
Travelers in Central New York will soon enjoy enhanced connectivity to the nation's capital, thanks to a significant federal grant awarded to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. The airport has received $750,000 in federal funding aimed ... more
Lakewood Vineyards Chardonnay chosen for Cornell Alumni Affairs Wine Club
Cornell Alumni Affairs has chosen Lakewood Vineyards' 2022 Chardonnay to be part of its 2023 collection for the Alumni Wine club, a platform designed to showcase the talents of Cornell alumni in the winemaking industry ... more
Mother of Cornell student Patrick Dai speaks out amid legal battle over Antisemitism
The mother of Patrick Dai, a Cornell student and Pittsford native facing charges for posting antisemitic threats online, has shared her family's turmoil and her son's mental health struggles. In a recent off-camera interview with ... more
Newfield man is 13th suspect indicted in Thomas Rath kidnapping, murder case
In a developing case surrounding the abduction and murder of Thomas Rath from Ithaca earlier this year, a 13th suspect has now been charged. New York State Police announced that David Maycumber, 41, of Newfield, ... more
Bangs Ambulance involved in Rt. 17 crash; crew members injured
A Bangs Ambulance vehicle was involved in a collision on New York State Route 17 in Broome County on Monday afternoon, as reported by the company on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred during a routine ... more
Ithaca man charged with arson after apartment fire
Police in Ithaca say a 48-year-old has been arrested for arson following an apartment fire in the city. It’s the second case of arson in less than two weeks in the Ithaca-area. Around 3:40 p.m ... more
Ithaca officials work on new protocol for managing homeless encampments
In an ongoing effort to address homelessness, Ithaca city officials are drafting a new enforcement protocol for their sanctioned encampment zones. The city's Common Council, after approving the creation of a sanctioned encampment zone in ... more
Ithaca man faces jail time after pleading guilty to unlawful manufacture of meth in Schuyler
Dominic Vietti, an Ithaca resident, has entered a guilty plea in Schuyler County Court, acknowledging his involvement in the unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine. His admission to this felony, along with a related misdemeanor charge for ... more
Ithaca woman held on $10K bail after setting apartment building on fire: One injured, several displaced
The Ithaca Police Department says a local woman is in custody on $10,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an arson investigation. Police were called to an address on Cherry St. during the early ... more
Cornell residence hall hit by arson: Police investigation underway
Cornell University Police Department reported an arson incident in a fourth-floor lounge at Ganędagǫ: Hall, one of the residence halls on Cornell's North Campus. The incident, involving furniture damaged by fire, was first noticed on ... more
Cornell police make felony assault, burglary arrest after home invasion
Cornell police say an arrest has been made in the case of the burglary that happened during the early morning hours on October 29. They say a suspect surrendered to law enforcement. But, the original ... more
