Bronx Man Sentenced in Home Invasion Cases

A Bronx man, described as a ‘home invader for hire’, has been sentenced by a Broome County judge to 16 years in state prison. 35-year-old David Torres of the Bronx would travel to the Southern Tier when hired. He is alleged to have taken... Read More.

Hot Plate to Blame for Ithaca College Dorm Fire

An improperly used hot plate was the cause of a fire last week in Ithaca College’s East Tower. The hot plate was prohibited from use in the college’s dormitories. The 10th floor fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, but the building had... Read More.

Flu Cases Continue to Rise

As the number of influenza cases continue to rise, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for action. He wants federal health officials to dispatch a flu surveillance team to New York.It would help local health care workers and state health officials study the virus. ... Read More.

Radon Affects 54% of Tioga County Homes

Radon Action Month is upon us and health officials are encouraging all residents to test their homes for free through the New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program.Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas.If it's in the ground, it can enter homes through cracks... Read More.

Waterman Conservation Center Names Executive Director

The Board for the Waterman Conservation Education Center has announced the appointment of Christopher Audette as Executive Director. Chris earned a BS Degree in Biology from Paul Smiths College. He comes to Waterman after a Peace Corps assignment as an AgroforestryExtension Agent and... Read More.

Recent Lottery Winner Passes Away

Recent State Lottery winner Donald Savastano passed away Friday from cancer. Last month, he won a million dollars in a scratch off game. The 51-year-old from Sydney, New York was a self employed carpenter.

Arrest Made in Ithaca Armed Robberies

A multi-jurisdictional task force has arrested a subject connected to two bank robberies committed in the Ithaca area over the last several weeks. 32-year-old Chaio Slater of Ithaca has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of Robbery. Slater is alleged to have... Read More.

Several Animals Die in Building Fire

A building fire in Wysox Township claimed the life of several animals. Crews were called to "Endless Supply Company" late Friday evening. The business is a farm equipment supplier that offers pet grooming services. Firefighters say that they were unable to save any of... Read More.

Fire Damages Tractor Trailers at XPO Logistics

There were no injuries in a fire at XPO Logistics in Kirkwood on Saturday. Five Mile Point Fire Company found four tractor trailers on fire in the XPO parking lot when they arrived. The fire was extinguished in about twenty minutes. The cause of... Read More.

Broome County Inmate Died from Heart Attack

The Broome County Sheriff’s department has provided additional information on the death of an inmate in the Broome County Jail last Thursday. 70-year-old Erford Ellis died of a heart attack. He was given CPR, but he was not revived. Ellis was in jail for... Read More.