The Ithaca Independent (http://www.ithacaindy.org/)
City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick announced Tuesday he has chosen Acting Police Chief John Barber to become the next city's top cop. Although the appointment requires approval by the Common Council July 3, the mayor outlined his thinking in a memo to city employees.
An Ithaca man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly using meth in a cornfield while his 2-year-old young son waited in the car.
Two men were arrested following a fight early Sunday morning on the city's West side, in the area of Meadow and Seneca Streets.
Dozens of auto owners early Saturday learned an expensive lesson: lock your car doors. Police say thieves entered more than a dozen unlocked automobiles in the Aurora and Lincoln Street area of Fall Creek, taking wallets and GPS devices.
City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick will announce his appointment for Chief of the Ithaca Police Department Tuesday afternoon, City Hall announced Monday. Continue Reading →
Kathy Luz Herrera Wednesday announced she will run for a fourth term in the Tompkins County Legislature, representing District 2 in the City of Ithaca. Continue Reading →