Super Bowl STOP-DWI Crackdown

Area police agencies say they plan to participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving this Super bowl weekend. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown effort starts tomorrow and will end on Monday with heavy patrols Sunday evening into Monday morning. Troopers, deputy... Read More.

Broome Upgrading Public Safety Radio System

Some good news for emergency services and the public coming out of Broome County. County Executive Jason Garnar and Legislature Chairman Daniel Reynolds will join the Director of Broome County Emergency Services Michael Ponticiello and local first responders to announce the county’s plans to... Read More.

Coates Named Director at TC3

Carrie Coates Whitmore has been named the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Tompkins Cortland Community College. She replaces Martha Hubbard, who retired in December after 22 years at the College. Whitmore worked as Hubbard’s assistant since 2012. In her new role,... Read More.

NY Investigating Apple’s Response to FaceTime Bug

Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James have announced an investigation into Apple's failure to warn consumers about the FaceTime bug and slow response to addressing the issue. The bug jeopardized the privacy of consumers in New York by allowing users to receive... Read More.

Funds Available for Smart LED Street Lights

Governor Cuomo has announced that $7.5 million in funding is available for municipalities across the State for the installation of new SMART LED street lights as part of the Governor's Smart Street Lighting NY program. SMART LED street lights are equipped with improved internet... Read More.

NY Senate Approves Gun Legislation

The New York State Senate Majority this week approved legislation that leaders say will combat gun violence and protect all New Yorkers. Some of the elements of the legislation…it bans armed teachers in schools. Another bill allows law enforcement officials, family and household members... Read More.

Bail Set for Canton Police Officer

Bail has been set at $200,000 for a Canton Borough police officer charged with child pornography. Towanda-based state police filed charges this week against 27-year-old Joshua Greco. He faces four felony counts of child porn, three felony counts of intercepting communications and a misdemeanor... Read More.

Athens Woman Charged with Theft

A Waverly woman is being the day in jail. Athens Township police report the arrest of 34-year-old Chelsea Cole. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft. Bail set at $10,000.

Towanda Man Faces Neglect Charges

A Towanda man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Pennsylvania state police say they arrested 32-year-old Daniel Bellows. He faces multiple counts of neglect of care of a dependant person and recklessly endangering another person. He’ll be back in court February 13th. Those same... Read More.

NWS Issues Wind Chill Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning. It takes effect this afternoon at 2 and continues until Thursday evening. Wind chills of 20 below zero to 35 below zero expected. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin... Read More.

Canton Cop Charged With Sex Abuse

Criminal charges are pending for a Canton borough police officer. The Morning-Times reports that 27-year-old Joshua Greco has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Pennsylvania state police have filed eight counts…four of them felony sexual abuse of children.