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B-Mets Lose Friday Game to New Hampshire 2 -1

Saturday, April 16 by WEBO Radio

Brad Holt pitched seven scoreless innings, but the B-Mets only managed two hits in a 2 -1 loss to New Hampshire. Holt has yet to allow a run this season in twelve innings pitched. DH Brahiam Maldonado had a home run as one of the two... Read More.

The Union-Endicott Middle Mashers are Finalists in 'Mash-Up' Contest

Saturday, April 16 by WEBO Radio

The group of around 40 students from Jennie F. Snapp Middle School are once again national finalists for the Apple and Eve Fruitables Music Mash-Up Contest sponsored in part by the TV show “Glee” and VH1’s “Save the Music” program. The team that receives the... Read More.

Former NY Comptroller Sentenced to 1 – 4 Years in Jail

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

Former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was sentenced Friday morning to one to four years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving New York State’s $125 billion pension fund. Hevesi told the judge after sentencing: “"I will live with this shame... Read More.

Maine Memorial Elementary School Celebrates 50th April 18th

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

Maine Memorial Elementary school will celebrate its milestone 50 year anniversary with a celebration and rededication of the school 9 a.m. April 18th. The school is located at 2693 Main St. Maine. Students staff and community members have been busy beautifying the building for the event. New... Read More.

Statement from Tioga Downs Owner Jeffrey Gural on the Future of the Meadowlands

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

"Obviously, I am very disappointed with the vote yesterday by the tellers not to ratify the proposal we gave them to extend their contract three years at the expiration of the existing contract next February. This is extremely disappointing considering I have actually raised the... Read More.

Elliot Sadler Takes the Pole for Saturday's Nationwide Race

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

Elliott Sadler has won the pole for Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Sadler turned a lap of 179.558 mph to lead Friday afternoon qualifying. Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, and Trevor Bayne followed Sadler. The weather at Talladega is patchy with severe weather possible... Read More.

Possible Tornado Forecast for Talladega Speedway on Friday

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

Scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout Friday in Talladega, Alabama. Nascar Nationwide and Sprint Cup practices are likely to be affected. Later this afternoon and evening, severe storms are forecast, including damaging winds, hail, and possibly including a tornado. As campers are particularly vulnerable, Talladega has suggested to... Read More.

New Study: New Yorkers Don’t Know Much About American Government

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

A new Brennan Center survey released Wednesday, called A Report Card on Civic Literacy, has found that New Yorkers are seriously lacking in their knowledge of government, politics and the U.S. Constitution. Based on a poll of over one thousand New Yorkers, the report... Read More.

New York State Receives Additional Home Heating Assistance Funding

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has announced that the federal government recently released additional Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding, pushing New York's total for the 2010-11 winter season to more than $505 million. This additional funding ensures that New York's Home... Read More.

The Corning Foundation Provides $4,200,000 Grant to Corning-Painted Post School District

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

The Corning Foundation has provided a $4.2 million grant to the Corning-Painted post School District to be applied to the 2011 budget. The school district has been struggling with a $6 million budget gap. The $4.2 million will restore curriculum, extra-curricular programs, and more than 50... Read More.

Former Binghamton Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

Patricia Schwartz, the former treasurer of Binghamton, entered a guilty plea to grand larceny charges on Thursday. Schwartz has agreed to pay the city $17,000 in restitution as part of her plea arrangement. An investigation was initiated after employees saw problems in her record keeping. She was... Read More.

NY Attorney General Warns of Tax Related Scams

Friday, April 15 by WEBO Radio

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has asked taxpayers to notify his office of any unsolicited email messages disguised as official communications from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or tax preparation companies, designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. Most “phishing” email... Read More.