Sayre Man Arrested in Robbery of 90 Year Old in Waverly

Waverly Police say a man has been arrested for stealing a wallet from a 90-year-old man. Police say 41-year-old Glen Vanboven, of Sayre, forcefully stole a 90-year-old man's wallet at the victim's apartment at Elizabeth Square Apartments on Fulton Street in Waverly. Vanboven fled the scene... Read More.

Hornell Woman Dies in I-86 Accident in Big Flats

A Hornell woman was killed after crashing her mini-van into the back of a tractor trailer late Wednesday night. It happened just before midnight at the Big Flats exit, 51A of I-86 eastbound. New York State Police say 39-year old Jennifer Buxton was killed on... Read More.

Kirkwood Accident Leads to Drug Arrests

A single-car accident on Route 81 North in Kirkwood yesterday led to three arrests by New York state police. Police arrived on the scene and discovered drugs on two passengers, including 7 ounces of cocaine, plus marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver, 21 year old Joshua... Read More.

Susquehanna Valley Teacher Arrested

A teacher in the Susquehanna Valley school system has been arrested after an investigation into a sexual relationship with a minor. New York State Police arrested 28-year old Anthony Raggi of Binghamton and charged him with committing a felony criminal sexual act. Police did not... Read More.

Binghamton Region Lags in Job Growth

The Binghamton Region, which includes both Broome and Tioga counties, continues to buck the trend toward new job growth experienced by the rest of the state and the nation as a whole. New York State added about 35,000 jobs between November and December of 2012,... Read More.

Anti Fracking Celebrities Tour Susquehanna County

A bus filled with New York City residents and celebrities like Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, and Susan Sarandon traveled the back country roads of Susquehanna County. They came to get a closer look at communities affected by Natural Gas drilling. Some members of Artists... Read More.

Next 'American Idol' from Johnson City?

Could the next “American Idol” be from the Southern Tier? If you tune in to the television show over the next few nights, you just may see Tony Cortez of Johnson City. The 20-year-old sent in an online audition to the show and made it... Read More.

Tioga County Requests Mandate Relief for DA's Salary

As counties across New York state continue to press state lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo for mandate relief, this week the Tioga County Legislature took action on at least one new mandate. On Tuesday the legislature passed a resolution calling for the governor and state... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Schedules Budget Forums

The early steps in coming up with a 2013-2014 budget for the Owego-Apalachin School district will take place this week and again next month. The school district has scheduled two budget forums to allow members of the public to share their ideas and... Read More.

Man Sentenced in Video Game Stabbing

The Bradford county man charged with stabbing his father over a video game last August pled guilty to the crime in court on Tuesday, but received only up to a year's jail sentence, and may quickly be eligible for parole. 19-year old Robert Uitz Jr.... Read More.

Bradford County Man Sentenced on DUI Charge

The Rome, PA man currently up on charges for phoning in two bomb threats in to the Bradford County Courthouse last year, has been sentenced on an unrelated driving under the influence charge. 49-year-old Tommy Turner is accused of threatening to use a "weapon... Read More.

Second Arrest Made in Elmira Burglary

Police have made a second arrest in a burglary that took place last month at an Elmira convenience store. Police arrested 44-year-old Rodney White of Elmira on Wednesday and charged him with criminal possession of stolen property. Last month, police arrested 40-year-old Donald Smith... Read More.