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Investigation continues into Enfield plane crash that killed two
Federal investigators continue working to determine what caused a small plane to crash in Enfield, killing two men, according to WETM. David Kornreich, 52, and Andrew R. Harrell, 31, were aboard the aircraft when it ... more
Two dead after small plane crashes in Tompkins County
Two people died Sunday after a small plane crashed near North Applegate Road in the Town of Enfield, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. David Kornreich, 52, the owner of the aircraft, was pronounced ... more
Enfield cell tower faces pushback
A proposed 180-foot cell tower has run into early resistance from Enfield officials, according to Tompkins Weekly. Planning Board members questioned whether the project meets setback requirements and expressed skepticism about engineering claims that the ... more
Newfield, Enfield push pause on NYSEG power line
Local officials in Newfield and Enfield want the state to slow down an $88 million power-line overhaul that’s rattling residents, according to Tompkins Weekly. Both town boards asked regulators to delay approval of a New ... more
Santa rides in for Enfield’s holiday bash
Santa’s arriving on a snow plow and kids can deck a real tree this Saturday in Enfield, according to Tompkins Weekly. The town’s “Deck the Halls” event and Holiday Market will fill the community center ... more
No injuries after weekend house fire in Enfield
Firefighters responded to a chimney fire on Fish Road in Enfield Saturday night, finding smoke and flames upon arrival. Crews from multiple departments, including Trumansburg, Newfield, and Mecklenburg, worked together to contain the fire, preventing ... more
New trails open at Margaret’s Woods, expanding Robert H. Treman State Park
The Finger Lakes Land Trust and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation have formally opened a new 140-acre addition to Robert H. Treman State Park. Named "Margaret’s Woods," the property ... more
Firefighters stop brush fire threatening hillside home
A quickly spreading brush fire near Enfield Falls Road was stopped just in time by firefighters before it reached a nearby structure on Wednesday morning. The Ithaca Fire Department received reports of an uncontrolled fire ... more
Firefighters battle intense blaze in Enfield
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a large fire involving an apartment building and barn on Hines Road in Enfield on Saturday morning. The Enfield Volunteer Fire Company called for additional support after arriving at ... more
Car bursts into flames near Enfield home
Early Saturday morning, firefighters from the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company successfully extinguished a vehicle fire that posed a significant threat to nearby structures and propane tanks. The incident, reported just after 6 a.m. by Tompkins ... more
Sun glare causes two-car crash in Enfield: Minor injuries reported
A two-car crash in Enfield on Wednesday evening resulted in minor injuries for two individuals, following a collision attributed to road glare. The incident, which occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on Route 79/Mecklenburg Road near ... more
Enfield Community Center overcomes foreclosure risk after clerical error
In a dramatic turn of events, the Enfield Community Center faced foreclosure due to a significant clerical oversight that led to a $27,000 tax lien. The entire ordeal was first reported by The Ithaca Voice ... more
One displaced after Enfield fire
An early Sunday morning fire in Enfield caused considerable damage to a home on Black Oak Road, leading to the displacement of one person. The Enfield Volunteer Fire Company reported that the fire, which originated ... more
Enfield Fire Company upgrades equipment with FEMA grant
The Enfield Volunteer Fire Company (EVFC) has successfully acquired advanced firefighting equipment through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. This grant has enabled the fire company to purchase fourteen cutting-edge 3M Scott Fire & Safety ... more
Tompkins latest to deal with EMS crisis: Response time lags, as small towns and villages say they don’t have funding to help
Tompkins County emergency services are facing critical response delays, with average emergency medical response times reaching nearly 13 minutes, lagging behind the national average of 4 minutes, according to new reporting by the Ithaca Voice ... more
NWS: Microburst, not a tornado, caused severe damage in Enfield, Tompkins County
The destructive aftermath of Monday night's storm in the Town of Enfield, west of Ithaca, was the result of a microburst, not a tornado, says the National Weather Service in Binghamton. The storm's straight line ... more
Large illegal trash fire under investigation in Tompkins County
Firefighters in Enfield were able to successfully put out a large, illegal trash fire this week. It was thanks in part to the support of the nearby Trumansburg Fire Department, who offered mutual aid. The ... more
Police: Enfield man charged with arson after structure fire
Police say one arrest has been made after a structure fire in the city on January 3rd. Upon arriving at the scene and conducting an investigation, authorities identified Aaron J. Blume, 36, of Enfield as ... more
Enfield shooting suspect in custody, but questions remain about investigation status
Deputies say an Enfield man surrendered to police after a shooting. Java Abdur-Razzaaq, 40, of Enfield is awaiting arraignment on charges related to a shooting investigation that began around 11 a.m. on Monday. That's when ... more
