School Closings & Delays for Friday, Nov. 22

Due to winter weather conditions, the following school districts are closed today, Friday, Nov. 22nd: Athens Northern Tier Career Center Northeast Bradford Tioga Central Owego-Apalachin Sullivan County Afton Binghamton Blue Ridge Bainbridge-Guilford Bainbridge-Guilford Head Start Chenango Forks Chenango Valley Family Enrichment Network (Owego and Newark Valley) Harpursville Newark Valley Vestal Union Endicott Windsor Susquehanna Valley The following area school districts will operate on a two-hour... Read More.

Deer causes pileup on I-86

A deer caused a pileup on Interstate 86 near the Steuben and Chemung County line on Wednesday evening. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, a Ford SUV was traveling east on the highway when it hit a deer near Exit 48 shortly before 5:50... Read More.
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Bicyclist involved in Horseheads crash dies from injuries

The bicyclist who was seriously hurt in a crash on Friday night in Horseheads has died from his injuries. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 67-year-old Horseheads resident Marvin Stuart. Stuart was wearing a reflective coat and riding in the bike lane, but... Read More.

New York State honors fallen firefighter

Flags across New York State were flown at half-staff on Monday to honor a firefighter who died in a recent wildfire. 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez was killed while battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire in Orange County. He serves as a New York State Parks, Recreation and... Read More.
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Elmira City Council bans camping in city

The Elmira City Council passed the final version of a new law that includes possible jail time and fines for camping in the city. According to WETM-TV, the law is aimed at removing homeless encampments around the city by introducing criminal penalties for the people... Read More.
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New York big game hunting season starts Saturday

New York hunters will be out in full force on Saturday as the regular firearms season for deer and bear begins. The season will run through Dec. 8. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation estimates 470,000 licensed hunters will hit the woods and fields... Read More.

Elmira man facing arson charges

An Elmira man is facing arson charges following an incident on Wednesday night in Elmira. According to Elmira Police, 39-year-old David E. Hodder has been charged with arson in the third degree, a Class C felony. The charges stem from a fire at a vacant home... Read More.