Statement from Chesapeake Energy on the Bradford County Well

Brian Grove, Senior Director of Corporate Development for Chesapeake Energy, released the following statement: “At approximately 11:45 p.m. on April 19, an equipment failure occurred during well-completion activities, allowing the release of completion fluids from a well at a location in Leroy Township, Bradford... Read More.

Bradford County Gas Well Spills Hydrofracking Water

Emergency crews are working to control a natural gas well spill in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Thousands of gallons of hydrofracking water spilled out of a well in Leroy Township when operators lost control of the well late Tuesday night. The well belongs to the Chesapeake Energy... Read More.

Tompkins County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant

On Tuesday, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office was awarded $13,100.00 in grant funding. The Sheriff's Office sought the funding to purchase video-surveillance equipment. The money consists of federal funds administered by the State of New York. The Sheriff's Office was able to purchase the equipment without using... Read More.

Binghamton Woman Arresed for Selling Crack Cocaine

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit has arrested 29-year-old Lenora Morales of Binghamton. The arrest came after a month long investigation into the sale of crack cocaine to an undercover police officer.  Morales was taken into custody in the area of Binghamton General Hospital.  At... Read More.

Vestal Early Release Schedule Adjusted

Due to the number of emergency closing days used by the Vestal Central School District this year, the early dismissal day for grades K - 5 is being changed. Students in grades K - 5 will now be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, May... Read More.

AARP Reacts to Siena Research Poll on Retirement Anxiety

The following is a statement release by the AARP regarding a Sienna University poll that found New Yorkers have a high level of anxiety over the quality of their retirement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The poll results released today by the Siena Research Institute confirm the public’s anxiety and... Read More.

Body of Missing Student Found in Cohocton

The State Police in Wayland announce they have recovered the remains of college student George Delany, 21, who was reported missing March 15th. Two people hiking in a wooded area found his body off Campbell Road and Oil Well Hollow Road in Cohocton. Police say they... Read More.

High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Binghamton

New York State Police tried to pull over a vehicle going 92 in a 45 mile per hour zone in Kirkwood Saturday morning just before 8AM. Allan Dodge, 18, from Pennsylvania took off and led police on a chase into Binghamton. The chase ended when Dodge... Read More.