Brindisi announces campaign in Binghamton

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi held an event in Binghamton yesterday to launch the Southern Tier portion of his campaign for the 22nd Congressional District. The Democrat was joined by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and other elected officials. The Utica native plans to challenge Congresswoman Claudia Tenney... Read More.

Low turnout at Broome shared services hearings

Broome County leaders are dealing with a low public turnout for their shared services hearings. They had just one speaker at their meeting in Endicott last night after having only two speakers at their first hearing. However, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar is optimistic,... Read More.

Elmira unveils revitalization projects

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in Elmira yesterday to unveil the list of nine projects that will receive funding after the city won the $10 million first prize in last year's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The planned projects include construction of a multi-function building on... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council on WEBO

The Tioga Arts Council has a busy summer planned, including another edition of Concerts in the Park tonight. The Woodshed Prophets will play for free from 7-9pm. Concerts in the Park will continue every Wednesday through Aug. 2. Also this month, the Arts... Read More.

Tioga Downs hosts Sire Stakes racing on July 4

Tioga Downs hosted New York Sire Stakes racing during a special Fourth of July card yesterday. The program is designed to promote the breeding, buying, and racing of standardbred horses across the state. Horses are broken into divisions, and Tioga Downs hosted four... Read More.

Man rescued at Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca

A man was rescued after falling and breaking his leg at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca yesterday. Rescuers were called to the state park around 2:30pm after they say a 36-year-old man broke his leg while trying to jump into the water from... Read More.

OPD finishes investigation of Southside Drive crash

The Owego Police Department has released more information about the three-car accident that occurred on Southside Drive in Owego June 25. Police say it started when 20-year-old Jay Yang of Ithaca tried to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone, causing the crash... Read More.

ELM could soon add another destination

The Elmira Corning Regional Airport may soon be able to add another destination if they receive a $1 million Small Community Air Service Development grant. The destination has not been determined, but the airport says they will apply for the grant. Right now, passengers... Read More.

Endicott a finalist for a $10 million revitalization grant

The Village of Endicott is one of three finalists in a state Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The municipality with the best proposal will be awarded $10 million to transform their downtown. Endicott's proposal would use the money to modernize storefronts, reconstruct sidewalks, and add more... Read More.

July 4th celebrations around the Southern Tier

There will be plenty of locations to celebrate the 4th of July around the Southern Tier Monday and Tuesday. You can see fireworks Monday after the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton and also from Stewart Park in Ithaca. Tuesday's 4th of... Read More.

Tioga Downs cancels concert, hope to reschedule

Tioga Downs had to cancel Saturday night's planned 38 Special concert due to severe weather that owner Jeff Gural said made it impossible to put the show on safely. In a statement, Gural said that they will try to reschedule the concert and will... Read More.

Man shot during standoff in Southport

A man was shot by police during a standoff in the Town of Southport yesterday. It started around 6am when police were called to Allen Street for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they say the suspect opened fire on them. Police returned... Read More.