Author: MyHometownToday

The federal government has released the numbers from the 2010 Census. Overall, they show that the population of the United States is growing at the slowest rate since the Great Depression, only 10 percent more than the 2000 Census. The nation’s population was measured at... Read More.

A Broome County man is facing several charges after he allegedly threatened and choked a woman in Norwich. City police say 19-year-old Devin White of Chenango Forks threatened the woman with a gun during a violent dispute Monday. The two were involved in some kind... Read More.

New York Gov. David Paterson is facing a hefty fine for accepting free tickets to last year’s World Series. The State Commission on Public Integrity has levied a $62,000 fine on the governor for accepting the tickets to the opening game of the 2009 World... Read More.

The Elmira Police Department is donating used bulletproof vests to other departments. The city will donate 85 vests to departments across the country that need them but can’t afford them. The City Council agreed to donate the vests Monday. A vote was needed since they are... Read More.

The former director of the New York State Fair is now facing criminal charges. Peter Cappuccilli has been charged with defrauding the government, grand larceny and official misconduct. He stepped aside in 2005 after 10 years as the fair director. Four months ago, the state Inspector... Read More.