Town of Groton Votes Fracking Moratorium

A Tompkins County town is the latest to vote on a hydrofracking moratorium. Tuesday night, the Groton Town Board voted down a six-month ban on fracking by a 3-2 vote. The vote was preceded by a public hearing with over 100 people in attendance.... Read More.

Maines Paper & Food Service Sees Opportunity

As two of the largest food distributors in America are set to merge into one company, Maines Paper & Food Service says the merger could provide opportunities for growth and expansion in the future for the Conklin-based company. Sysco is purchasing U.S. Foods for... Read More.

Congressman Hanna Opposing New DOT Regulations

New York Congressman Richard Hanna is speaking out against new regulations enacted by an office of the Federal Department of Transportation, which regulate the hours in which truck drivers will be able to drive. Before July 1st, truckers who drove 70 hours in one... Read More.

Tioga County Budget Approved

The Tioga County legislature approved their 2014 budget unanimously in Owego Tuesday night. The budget totals around $70 million - a few million less than last year. The budget calls for an improved IT structure which would make county government seamless and more transparent... Read More.

Celebration Continues For Maine-Endwell Team

The celebration continued for one local football team. Students, faculty and staff in the Maine-Endwell school district honored the state-champion Maine-Endwell football team Tuesday. At Homer Brink Elementary School, the champs paraded through the halls, getting high fives and cheers from the younger students. ... Read More.

Johnson City Votes On School Capital Project

Residents in the Johnson City School District can head to the ballots today to vote on a $17.8 million capital project. The project is titled Vision 2015, and comes at no cost to taxpayers. Included in the project plans are renovations to the high... Read More.

Two Arrested In Vestal Drug Bust

Two people were arrested during a search warrant conducted after a narcotics investigation. The New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Vestal Police Department arrested 34-year-old Tiawanna Willard, and 35-year-old Devon Johnson, both from the Town of Chenango. Troopers and... Read More.

Ithaca Pedestrian In Critical Condition

A man that was hit by a car late last week in Ithaca has been listed in critical condition according to police. The man was hit while crossing Ellis Hollow Road, by the East Hill Plaza Burger King near Cornell University. Paramedics drove the... Read More.

Binghamton Eyestore To Be Demolished

After more than ten months, the apartment complex at 259 Main Street is coming down. For the better part of the year, the building with broken windows and fire damage has been an eyesore in Binghamton. Construction workers began tearing it down... Read More.

Schumer Asks For Delay In Fire Hydrant Mandate

New York Senator Charles Schumer is calling for a delay to a sudden mandate that would force municipalities across the state to replace fire hydrants after January 4th. The senator says the Environmental Protection Agency is misinterpreting a 2011 law that was passed, which... Read More.

Statewide 'Day Of Action' Held Accross State

A statewide Day of Action was held across New York to reclaim what many say has slipped from public schools. Teachers, union members, administrators and students took turns speaking out on Monday to bring light to what they said are detrimental effects that... Read More.

Annual 'Santa Run' Draws 900 Runners

Nearly 900 people took part in this weekend's Annual Santa Run in Binghamton. The race, which featured a number of runners dressed as Santa Claus or elves, cost $20 to participate, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation and St. John's... Read More.