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Tompkins opts to dismiss Human Rights Director Karen Baer

Tompkins opts to dismiss Human Rights Director Karen Baer
Tompkins County Administrator Jason Molino has decided to dismiss Karen Baer, director of the Office of Human Rights, effective immediately. Molino’s determination was sent to Baer on Monday. In a letter to Baer, which The Ithaca Voice acquired through a freedom of information request, Molino said he chose to terminate Baer because of her failure to participate in an official... more

Former CU student sentenced to 5 years probation, ordered to pay $70,000 for loan fraud

Former CU student sentenced to 5 years probation, ordered to pay ,000 for loan fraud
A former Cornell student who admitted she obtained admission to – and attended – three universities between 2008 and 2014 by forging various documents was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay Cornell $70,000 for student loan fraud. Cavya Chandra, 26, of Carmel, Ind., pleaded guilty to student loan fraud and admitted in October that she forged... more

Lansing woman faces felony drug charges after warrant execution

Lansing woman faces felony drug charges after warrant execution
On Thursday the Ithaca SWAT Team served a search warrant at a residence on Holden Road in Lansing. A search of the residence resulted in the recovery of heroin, cocaine, scales, packaging materials, paraphernalia and cash. Also located in the residence was a small but very detailed marijuana grow operation. The resident, Sarah R. Monroe, was arrested on scene and... more

Ithaca man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint sentenced in Tompkins County Court

Ithaca man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint sentenced in Tompkins County Court
An Ithaca man facing charges for several separate crimes including the armed robbery of an elderly Enfield couple was sentenced to prison time in Tompkins County Court last Friday. Benjamin S. Spradlin, 42, pleaded guilty in March to first-degree robbery after his arrest for robbing the couple at their home around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2016. Court records say... more

FLX WEEKLY: When will the never-ending winter finally end? (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: When will the never-ending winter finally end? (podcast)
As we move into the second half of April, we’re still waiting for winter to end here in the Finger Lakes. On this week’s edition of FLX Weekly we’ll tell you if the end is in sight, round up the week’s top local stories, check out some of our favorite local photos from the past several days, round-up your sports... more

Ithaca Police release sketch of suspect in attempted assault

Ithaca Police release sketch of suspect in attempted assault
Authorities in Ithaca have released a composite sketch of the person believed to be behind an attempted sexual assault on Linden Avenue. The incident took place on March 11th around 10:15 p.m. when an unidentified male grabbed a female victim from behind, and attempted to take her clothes off. The victim fought off the suspect, who then fled the area... more

Cornell defense stout in 13-8 win over Syracuse (full coverage)

Cornell defense stout in 13-8 win over Syracuse (full coverage)
The No. 6 Syracuse men’s lacrosse team (6-4, 3-0 ACC) saw its three-game win streak snapped at the hands of No. 11 Cornell (8-3, 4-1 IVY), 13-8 on Tuesday night in Ithaca, N.Y. The Big Red used a pair of three-goal runs to turn a 2-2 game into an 8-3 game in the first minute of the second half, to... more

FLX WEEKLY: West side Seneca wine trailin’ & weekend warm-up? (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: West side Seneca wine trailin’ & weekend warm-up? (podcast)
Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso for a round-up of your week, and a warmer weekend ahead, here in the Finger Lakes. Check out a photo gallery of a Saturday spend on the wineries along the west side of Seneca Lake, get your weekend forecast, discuss the top local news of the week and enjoy some great local... more

Mental health evaluation requested for Ithaca man accused of having weapons stash

Mental health evaluation requested for Ithaca man accused of having weapons stash
A pre-trial mental health evaluation has been requested for an Ithaca man that authorities say had a large stash of weapons and explosives in his apartment, according to court filings. A motion filed Monday by prosecutors says Maximilien Reynolds has filed a Notice of Insanity Defense, indicating the defense team may rely on an insanity defense. For that reason, prosecutors... more

Cornell awarded $650,000 grant to fight opioid abuse

Cornell awarded 0,000 grant to fight opioid abuse
The College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, was awarded a three-year $650,000 grant to respond to the opioid epidemic. The funds come from the William T. Grant Foundation's first Institutional Challenge Grant and were awarded to combat increasing rates of opioid abuse and child maltreatment in low-income, rural communities in... more

Ithaca HS musical opens this weekend after attracting national headlines with controversy

Ithaca HS musical opens this weekend after attracting national headlines with controversy
We can’t get lazy when things get crazy.” During an April 9 technical rehearsal, just four days before the opening of “Hairspray” at Ithaca High School, Motormouth Maybelle’s words rang through the Kulp Auditorium. Portrayed by high school senior Maddi Carroll, the fast-talking character’s words seemed to mimic real life. This year, things got crazy. But no one at IHS... more

ICE ‘swooped down’ on Ithaca attorney, client to make arrest at Tompkins jail

ICE ‘swooped down’ on Ithaca attorney, client to make arrest at Tompkins jail
A local attorney and a client handling simple traffic violations at Ithaca City Court were confronted by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency leading to an arrest. Attorney James Baker said he was with a client, who he declined to name citing attorney-client privilege, on March 21 in front of Judge Richard Wallace. Baker said someone whispered at the... more

It’s great to be Dake

It’s great to be Dake
It was, in many ways, a flashback to 5 years (and 1 month) ago. Lansing High School and Cornell University grad Kyle Dake entered the most prestigious wrestling tournament he could find, rolled through the preliminary rounds without giving up a single point, fell behind in the crucial final match, and then outsmarted and outmuscled his opponent to see his... more
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