Speeding Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges

State Police arrested 22-year-old Christopher O’Brien of Queens Monday afternoon following a Route 81 traffic stop for speeding in Chenango. O’Brien was found to have in his possession ketamine, acid, cocaine, MDMA, THC oil, and marijuana. O’Brien was charged with three counts of felony... Read More.

Halsey Valley Road Project Has Begun

Work has started on the $2 million Halsey Valley Road Elevation Project in Tioga. The project will raise a quarter-mile stretch of Halsey Valley Road two feet above the height of the floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Lee.  Construction between 17C and Allyn Road began... Read More.

Firefighter Injured in Binghamton University Fire

Firefighters responded to fire at Binghamton University Tuesday afternoon when some ash started on fire in a facilities building. The building was evacuated safely. One firefighter was treated for a heat related injury. Multiple departments responded to the incident.

DOT Region 9 Director to Retire

New York State DOT Region 9 Director, Jack Williams, will be retiring July 26th. Williams has been the regional director since 2000, when he was named acting director. The position was made permanent in 2002. He has been with the DOT for 35 years.

U-E Coach Fran Angeline Has Passed Away

A legendary Union-Endicott coach has died. Fran Angeline coached both football and boy’s tennis. He coached football at U-E from 1960 to 1992. In 1979 he was named both New York State and National Coach of the year. He was 83. Calling hours will... Read More.

Arrest Made in Town of Richford Shooting

The Ithaca teen, wanted in connection with a shooting in Richford has turned himself in. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt surrendered to Tioga County Sheriff’s investigators Monday. He was charged and arraigned on felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of felony Criminal Possession... Read More.

Ithaca Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on Friday, following a 2AM traffic stop on Route 96 in Owego. 30-year-old Peter Radoja of Ithaca was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and several... Read More.

Overdose Deaths Declining in Broome County

In the first half of 2018, there were reportedly 13 overdose drug deaths in Broome County. This is a significant reduction from the first half of 2017, when there were 39 overdose deaths. There were 36 deaths in the same period of 2016. Ten... Read More.