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Casino License Fee Called Too High

The lobbying group for local racinos, such as Tioga Downs, says recent negotiations for new casino proposals could favor bigger gaming companies from out of state. The New York Gaming Association revealed recent proposals include a $50 million dollar upfront license fee for... Read More.

Former Employee Arrested For Forged Check

Cashing a forged check has landed a Binghamton woman behind bars. 22-year-old Ashley Wolfinger of Mygatt Street was arrested on Tuesday, after she was accused of cashing a forged business check from her former employer. Deputies received a complaint from a local business, On... Read More.

Another Meth Lab Found In Chemung County

Another meth lab has been discovered in Chemung County. A search warrant was carried out on Richard Street in the Town of Southport around 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. Deputies say they found meth and a hidden meth lab inside. This meth lab was reportedly... Read More.
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Lincoln Hotel Fire Believed To Be Arson

The investigation into the fire that destroyed the old Lincoln Hotel last week is now an arson investigation. The call went out Thursday for a fire on Clinton Street, where crews battled flames at the old Lincoln Hotel for two hours. Now... Read More.

Tioga County Inmate To Remain Behind Bars

An inmate who was beaten by a Tioga County Corrections Officer back in 2010 will remain behind bars for the rest of his prison term. The state Supreme Court Appellate Division has denied a request by David Coffey to have charges of attempted... Read More.
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Demolition Of Owego Elementary Has Started

Demolition of the Owego Elementary School began yesterday morning. The building was heavily damaged in the 2011 flood. The district hopes that its replacement will be completed in the same location, two years from now. Elementary students are currently being bused to... Read More.

Cuomo Announces Additional Flood Assistance

Following three major storms, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that as much as $500 million could be coming to help communities prepare and recover from future flooding. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program would provide towns and non-profit organizations with funding to... Read More.

Three Arrested In Bizarre Road Rage Incident

A Maine father and two sons are arrested after allegedly chasing youths and running them off the road before beating them up. According to the Broome County Sheriff's Office, around 1:15 Saturday morning, three youths in a gray Saturn were doing "doughnuts" and... Read More.