Assemblyman Sanctioned for Soliciting Nude Photos

A New York State Assemblyman was sanctioned on Wednesday by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Steve McLaughlin, from Rensselaer County is alleged to have sought nude photos from an Assembly employee and lying about the incident to investigators. McLaughlin is now barred from hiring interns.... Read More.

Street Closures Planned for JC Holiday Parade

The Johnson City Business and Professional Women’s Holiday Parade will be held on Thursday, November 30th. The parade will start at 7:00 PM.At about 6:30 PM, the following street closures will go into effect: - Main Street (NYS Route 17C) will... Read More.

Turtle Town Project in Owego is Withdrawn

The application for a project that would have put a housing complex in the Village of Owego’s Turtle Town neighborhood has been withdrawn. Susan Kimmel is the President of Two Plus Four Construction. Kimmel said in a statement Tuesday that they are... Read More.

Update: Friday Crash in Owego Results in Fatality

More information has been released on last Friday's Route 17 accident in Owego. One person has died following that crash. 69-year-old Peter Lau, of Scarborough, Ontario was travelling on Route 17 eastbound on Friday afternoon, when he struck a New York DOT dump... Read More.

Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested in Nichols

This past Saturday, the New York State Police learned that a Bradford County man violated the terms of his house arrest. 20-year-old James Coyne, of Waverly, PA, had apparently stolen a 2012 Ford Fusion and left it at a boat launch on River... Read More.

Christopher Davis Murder Conviction Upheld on Appeal

The murder conviction of Christopher Davis has been upheld on appeal. Davis was convicted of the July 2013 death of Patricia LaCaprara in her Johnson City apartment. David was a neighbor of the victim. LaCaprara died during a burglary of her home by Davis.

Steuben County Joins Opioid Class Action Suit

Steuben County is joining a class action law suit against the manufacturers and abusive prescribers of opioids. At least 9 counties in New York have agreed to sue those they feel contribute to the opioid crisis in New York. 16 county residents died... Read More.

Missing Elderly Woman Found Safe in Owego Motel

The woman who triggered an adult amber alert issued Sunday, was located safe and sound. 92-year-old Beverly Cleveland was en route to her home in Trumansburg, but was last seen traveling toward Tioga County. Monday morning, Cleveland was located in a motel in Owego.... Read More.

No Injuries in Elmira School Bus Rollover

An Elmira school bus driver has been ticketed after crashing into a garbage truck Monday morning. The bus, which had one student on board, ran a stop sign and overturned. The student was not injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution. The... Read More.

Ithaca Police Make Arrest Following Standoff

Ithaca Police responded to a domestic incident on Monday at 521 Hudson Street. One of the parties was wanted on a bench warrant for felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. The suspect, 38-year-old Damien Blackwell, barricaded himself in a second floor bedroom. Attempts... Read More.