Tioga Downs officially granted casino license

After a process spanning more than three years, Tioga Downs has officially received its New York State casino gaming license. While Tioga Downs was recommended for a casino license by the State Gaming Facilities Location Board in late August, it wasn't until yesterday afternoon... Read More.

$1.75 million coming to S. Tier clean energy companies

New York's Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was at Binghamton University yesterday to announce the six winners of a clean energy business competition. The 76West competition was developed to provide additional funding for companies that are in the clean energy business. A total of $2.5... Read More.

Tioga Downs provides in-depth look at this year’s WinterFest

Tioga Downs Annual WinterFest celebration began this past Friday and is continuing every weekend through December 30th. As part of the month-long festival, there will be a series of contests, concerts, holiday-related activities, and more. For more information, visit TiogaDowns.com.   Kyle Messersmith,... Read More.

Upstate Shredding scraps plans for new plant on Rt. 434

Upstate Shredding will no longer be building a new scrap metal processing facility off of Route 434 in the Town of Owego. That decision was announced by Adam Weitsman, the owner of Upstate Shredding. Weitsman says that the plans for the new facility were... Read More.

Gov. Cuomo vetoes new tax credit bill for farmers

Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would have allowed farmers to gain a tax credit for donating food to food banks within New York State. The bill would have allowed farmers to receive a tax credit of up to $5,000, for 25%... Read More.

Early morning fire results in injuries

Fire officials have confirmed that two children were seriously injured in an early morning fire at a home on Route 11 in Whitney Point this morning. An infant and 10-year-old are said to have suffered severe injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. There were... Read More.

Street closures announced for Lights on the River

With Lights on the River coming up this Friday, the Owego Police Department is reminding residents that some streets in the Village will be closed to traffic. Lake Street, as well as, Main and Front Streets between Church and Court Streets will be closed... Read More.

Harlem Wizards coming to TCHS this Thursday

The Harlem Wizards are coming to the Tioga Central High School this Thursday from 7-10pm. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Reserved tickets, which include better seating and a souvenir, are... Read More.