FEMA Denies Bradford County Request

Bradford County's request for FEMA Assistance has been denied. Private property damaged by flooding over the summer is not eligible for repair or replacement money from FEMA. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency plans to initiate requests to the Small Business Administration to make... Read More.

Michael Baker Appointed Broome Public Defender

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Tuesday the appointment of Michael Baker as Broome County Public Defender. The County Executive’s selection was made after a thorough search and interview process by the Broome County Public Defender Merit Selection Committee. Garnar said, “Mike was the top... Read More.
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Ithaca Police Charge Father with Assault of Son

On October 4, 2018, Ithaca Police Department officers initiated an investigation involving the assault of a three-year old child. Officers determined the child sustained significant injuries while in the custody of his father, Joshua Barnes. The child was taken to a local hospital for... Read More.

Major Drug Bust at Deposit Residence

There was a major drug bust at a residence in Deposit on Friday. The Broome county special Investigations Task Force executed a search warrant and seized over 2 pounds of heroin, over 2 pounds of fentanyl, almost 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, as well... Read More.

Trooper VanNostrand Posthumously Promoted to Sergeant

Superintendent George P. Beach II announced today he would be posthumously promoting Trooper Jeremy J. VanNostrand to the rank of Sergeant. The Superintendent made the announcement during his remarks at Monday's funeral service. Details are in Superintendent Beach's remarks below: Good Morning. Today, we honor the... Read More.
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Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

A Pennsylvania man was arrested following a traffic stop for vehicle and traffic law violations on Route 86 in Elmira. 27-year-old Cody Pedro of Rome, Pennsylvania was found to be in possession of two loaded semi-automatic handguns. Pedro was arraigned in the Town of... Read More.
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State Police Warn of NYSEG Scam

The New York State Police at Troop C are warning area residents of a phone scam, where the caller claims to be with NYSEG. Troopers recently have received several complaints from businesses where scammers threaten to cut service unless it’s immediately paid using... Read More.

Two Injured in Vapor Ignition Incident

Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, when sparks ignited vapors from two petroleum tanks in Elmira. The incident was caused by sparks from a power washer. The crew was in the process of cleaning the tanks.