27 Tickets Issued in Distracted Driving Campaign

On Tuesday, the State Police and the Ithaca Police Department conducted a distracted driving campaign. 27 tickets were issued. 20 tickets were written for using an electronic device or texting while driving. According to a study conducted by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management... Read More.

Queens Man Arrested with Counterfeit Money

The State Police has arrested a Queens, New York man following a traffic stop on Route 17 in the Town of Sanford. 52-year-old Rodney Walton was found to be in possession of several counterfeit $50 and $100 bills. Walton was charged with felony Possession... Read More.

‘Small Business Saturday’ Set for November 24th

Saturday, November 24th will be celebrated as ‘Small Business Saturday’. Shoppers, small businesses, and civic leaders are expected to come together to strengthen their communities by supporting local businesses. By shopping local and small, the majority of the money stays within the community. Small... Read More.

Driver Fatally Injured in Head-On Collision

There was a fatal head-on collision Tuesday morning in the Town of Southport, Chemung County. A pickup truck, travelling south on State Route 328, began to fishtail and crossed into the northbound lane, striking a second pickup travelling north. Both trucks suffered extensive damage.... Read More.

Southern Tier to Receive Bridge and Culvert Funds

New York State will be spending $262.2 million to accelerate the renewal and modernization of local bridges and culverts. These awards will fund 165 individual projects in 95 communities across the State. $32.94 million will be coming to the Southern Tier. The initiative focuses... Read More.

Hearing in Michael Roque Case Is Cancelled

A scheduled Wednesday appearance in court by Michael Roque, the suspect in a fatal stabbing at Binghamton University, was cancelled Tuesday afternoon. A hearing had been scheduled to review Roque’s plea bargain. In a brief statement, prosecutors say the judge in the case will... Read More.

Great American Smoke Out Event Set for November 15th

Broome and Tioga counties will be celebrating the Great American Smoke Out at the Broome County Health Department at 10:30am on November 15th. The event will feature a mom and daughter whose story focuses on the mom’s successful cessation from smoking due to her... Read More.

NYSEG Stadium Improvement Plan Announced

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies and local officials have announced a $5.1 million improvement plan at NYSEG Stadium for the 2019 season. The upgrades are in conjunction with Rumble Ponies ownership exercising its final five-year option and extending its lease at NYSEG Stadium through 2026,... Read More.

HEAP Applications Can Be Submitted Today

Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by local departments of social services beginning on Tuesday, November 13th. More than $372 million in assistance is available to help older adults and low-and middle-income New Yorkers heat their homes this winter. A... Read More.