Owego's People's Voice Party Discusses Platform

The People's Voice Party gathered Wednesday at Draper Park to talk about its platform. Melody Patterson, Nathan Kennedy and Jason Fritz are party members running for trustee positions on the village board. A few of their major ideas are unity in village government and all its... Read More.

Armed Robbery in Caroline, Tompkins County

The New York State Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the Old 76 Club in the Town of Caroline, Tompkins County Wednesday afternoon at about 5:20PM. A white male approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall wearing dark colored clothing and a black ski... Read More.

Patrick Brennan Recommended to Succeed Barbara Fiala

A Democratic Party search committee has recommended Deputy County Executive Patrick Brennan to succeed Barbara Fiala. The committee will now forward Brennan's name to the full Broome County Democratic Committee for their consideration. The Legislature will then appoint a candidate to serve as the Broome County... Read More.

Congressman Richard Hanna Recovering from Heart Surgery

Recently elected Republican Congressman Richard Hanna is recovering from heart surgery. He had surgery Monday on his mitral valve. Hanna will remain out of work until his doctors clear him. His spokesperson would not release any further details at the request of his family. New York’s 24th Congressional... Read More.

Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $19 Million for Quality Improvements

Fifty-two upstate New York hospitals last year earned more than $19 million in quality improvement incentive payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of the health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program (HPIP). In the past two years quality performance incentives from Excellus BCBS have exceeded... Read More.

Consumer Group Cautions Against Income Tax Refund Loans

New York State Consumer Protection Board is cautioning people on the high cost of collecting tax refunds immediately using a refund anticipation loan (RAL) or refund anticipation check (RAC) to speed up the process. However, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Hits Helicopter System Milestone

Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the 300th Common Cockpit, the nerve center for every multi-mission helicopter in the U.S. Navy fleet, aboard an MH-60S. The Common Cockpit is the hub of all activity aboard MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft. Four large, flat-panel, multi-function, night-vision-compatible, color display screens... Read More.

Governor Cuomo to Visit Binghamton Thursday

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will visit Binghamton Thursday to give a presentation on his proposed state budget. The event will be at the Binghamton Riverwalk, 225 Water St. Doors will open at 10:30AM. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11AM. The event is by invitation only.

Police Make Cocaine Arrest in Johnson City

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force has arrested a Johnson City man following a several month long investigation into the illegal sale and possession of cocaine. Berhmann F. Mystal, 32, of Johnson City was taken into custody outside the Floral Avenue Apple Mart. At... Read More.