A 23-year-old city man Friday was convicted in Tompkins County Court of vehicular manslaughter and DWI in connection with the 2010 death of a passenger.
Town of Ithaca Democrats Endorse Slate of Candidates
A number of candidates received endorsements by the Town of Ithaca Democratic Committee. Among the offices to be filled in November: the Tompkins County Legislature and the Ithaca Town Board.
Brock to Run for Second Term in Ithaca’s First Ward
First Ward Common Council Alderperson Cynthia Brock announced Wednesday she will run for a second term. She is seeking re-election to a four-year-term in the newly-redistricted ward on the city’s South side.
McGonigal to Run for First Ward seat on Ithaca Common Council
George McGonigal, the First Ward representative appointed in 2011 to serve the remaining term of departing Maria Coles, announced Tuesday he plans to run for a full two-year stint on the Common Council.
Ulysses Dems Endorse Joe Cassidy for County Judge
In the first step toward gaining countywide endorsement, the Ulysses Democratic Committee selected Joe Cassidy in the race for County Judge. The Ulysses group is the first town committee to hand out endorsements for the race.
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Woman Gets 60 Days After Longview Video Sting Captures Theft
In a case ripped right out of a Miss Marple detective thriller, a resident of a senior citizen home helped Tompkins County police nab a 43-year-old Waverly woman sentenced for burglary. At the heart of the case against the former Longview employee: video of marked cash taken from a locked apartment.
Robertson-Reed Race Attracts Attention of Liberal PAC
Democrat Martha Robertson’s bid to unseat Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) has gained the attention of a well-funded liberal group, EMILY’s List. The group named Robertson among six women seeking House seats now held by Republican men.
Seph Murtagh to Run for Reelection to Ithaca’s Second Ward Council Seat
In a statement, the Ithaca College writing instructor and former Ithaca Times reporter said he wants to focus on quality of life issues facing Ithaca residents.
Letter: ‘Wrong Time’ for County to Increase Mortgage Recording Tax
In the final analysis it can be clearly shown that a healthy, vibrant economy depends in large measure on a healthy real estate market. Real estate sales are the goose that lays the golden egg. Let’s not cripple the goose.