The department had been facing staffing challenges since the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, which were acknowledged by city officials including Mayor Robert Cantelmo. While major crimes are down in the ...

The City of Ithaca said South Aurora Street will be closed for weeks following a "catastrophic" water main break.

Downtown Ithaca is gearing up for one of its most beloved seasonal traditions — the 43rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival, set to take place September 26–28. This three-day celebration transforms the ...

The Ithaca Police Department has announced that it will practice “increased enforcement” of the Downtown Ithaca Commons Ordinances and Community Expectations, according to the City of Ithaca website.

After being attached to poles in Ithaca Commons for over a week, posters about the hostages taken by Hamas have been removed after they were vandalized with anti-Israel remarks. Several posters ...

ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Part of downtown Ithaca is closed as crews work on a water main break. State Route 96B is shut down in ...

For Ithaca’s 2024 Pride celebrations, The Ithaca Pride Alliance is hosting a party downtown on the Ithaca Commons and in the city’s DeWitt Park next weekend. Starting Saturday June 8 at 6 p.m., the ...

ITHACA (WBNG) -- A man was arrested for using physical force to steal property during a domestic incident on Saturday according to the Ithaca Police Department. On Sept. 27 around 5:21 p.m., Ithaca ...

Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE arrested one person in the city of Ithaca. On Sunday, hundreds of people rallied against ICE activity in the area. (SOUNDBITE OF CROWD SINGING) ...

As summer peaks in the Finger Lakes, Ithaca is preparing for a vibrant stretch of events that echo the city’s creative spirit. From sidewalk sales to gallery exhibitions, the coming weeks have much to ...

Crews blocked off a busy stretch of Route 96B in Ithaca after a water main break shut down the road in both directions, according to WBNG. The closure runs from Prospect Street to East State Street ...