NYS Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Elmira Man

The State Supreme Court Appellate Division has rejected an appeal from an Elmira man who is serving a 12 year prison sentence. In 2016, a jury convicted now 46-year-old Jemar McCoy of several counts and levels of criminal possession of a weapon. McCoy was... Read More.

Community Foundation Partners With Tioga Tae Kwon Do

Tioga Tae Kwon Do, in collaboration with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, is excited to announce the creation of the TTKD Academic Excellence Program (AEP), which will provide financial support and resources focusing on improving educational opportunities in our community. Suzanne Lee... Read More.

Two Men Face Drug Charges

Two men are facing drug and other counts after the vehicle they were in was stopped by state police on State Route 17 in Johnson City. Troopers said the driver, 20-year-old Jason Kelly of Endicott, was charged with speeding, driving a vehicle without an... Read More.

Olive Garden Supports OFA Benefit

The Olive Garden will be coming to the Owego Elks Saturday March 23rd from 5 - 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Owego Apalachin Middle/High School, The Owego Pennysaver and the Owego Pharmacy.  All proceeds to benefit the Owego... Read More.

Waverly Youth Charged with Sexual Abuse

Court action is pending for a name-protected 18-year-old man from Waverly who faces a felony count. Troopers arrested the youth and charged him with 1st degree sexual abuse involving a victim under the age of 11. The alleged incident happened in the town of... Read More.

Broome County Man gets New Trial on Drug Charges

A state appellate court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of multiple drug charges in Broome County almost four years ago. On November 4, 2015, a jury convicted Thomas Newman of three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in... Read More.

Appeal Overturns Sex Crime Conviction

A woman, who has appealed twice over a Broome County conviction on sex crimes, has apparently won again, according to a state appellate court. The higher court ruled this month in a case involving Samantha Stone. The Court ruled to reverse the judgment of... Read More.

PA Rakes in $20 Million from Criminal/Civil Enforcement

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the Office collected $20.2 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.  Of this amount, $4 million was collected in criminal actions and $16 million was collected in civil... Read More.

2 More Drug Dealers Sentenced

Two more opioid dealers have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in an Elmira drug trafficking ring. In court Tuesday, 28-year-old Anthony Prettyman of Elmira who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or... Read More.

BU Offers Pharmacy Open House at UHS

Members of the public will be able to have many of their medication questions answered at UHS Vestal next month when second-year pharmacy students from Binghamton University offer the “Pharmacy Open House.” The free event will be held from noon until 4 on Friday... Read More.