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Russian mob leaders sentenced in attempted assassination of journalist in New York

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – In what has been described as a scene from a mafia movie, a journalist in Brooklyn, New York, narrowly escaped being assassinated by the Russian mob in an Iranian government murder-for-hire scheme. ... Read More.

SNAP halt increasing anxiety in Pennsylvania food system

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As October turns to November, neither the federal nor state government has been able to come to a budget agreement with vital operations and human services hanging in the balance. ... Read More.

House Energy committee considers electric bus grants

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Since 2022, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has administered the Clean School Bus Program, an initiative that provides schools rebates and grants toward replacing diesel engine buses with electric ones. ... Read More.

Hochul declares emergency over SNAP, ups state assistance to $106M

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Anticipating food assistance to millions of New Yorkers halting on Saturday, a state of emergency has been declared by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. She said... Read More.

Bloomberg formally endorses Cuomo in New York City mayor’s race

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Andrew Cuomo’s independent bid for mayor of New York City is formally endorsed by billionaire former mayor Michael Bloomberg, a move he hopes will slow the momentum of Democratic socialist and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with just days until the election. ... Read More.

Spa worker won’t take trans woman to ladies room, sues over punishment

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

A Christian woman’s refusal to escort a “well-known political figure” who is a transgender woman around a female locker room got her written up at work, and she has gone to court to sue over it. ... Read More.

Athens volleyball brings home District 4 championship

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

The Athens volleyball team brought home the District IV Class 3A championship on Wednesday night.The Lady Wildcats cruised to a 3-0 sweep over Danville with wins of 25-20, 25-11 and 25-17 to win their first district title in 20 years.It was an amazing turnaround... Read More.

Wyalusing man facing felony strangulation charge

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

A Wyalusing man is facing a felony charge following an incident last week.According to police, 41-year-old Darren Jacob Ham has been charged with felony strangulation as well as simple assault and harassment.Ham is accused of putting the female victim in a headlock and then... Read More.

Tioga County Workforce and Enterprise Expo set for today

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Workforce and Enterprise Expo is set for today (Thursday, Oct. 30) in Owego.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Owego Church of the Nazarene, located at 3732 Waverly Road in Owego.Guests can connect with local... Read More.

Owego Police Department mourning loss of K-9 Sig

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Sig, who has passed away at the age of 12.Sig was certified in evidence and narcotics detection, tracking and protection.He was well-known throughout the country at seminar certification trials as The Black Dog,... Read More.

Binghamton Mayor Kraham signs $110 million budget

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham has signed a $110 million dollar budget after it was unanimously passed by the city council last week.The budget will slightly lower taxes for both residents and businesses.Also in the new budget, a new attorney position will be created to... Read More.

Arctic League looking for Christmas tree for annual broadcast

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League is looking for a Christmas tree located in Chemung County to be donated for its annual broadcast at the Clemens Center in December.The Christmas tree should be 10 to 12 feet tall and must be located in Chemung County.Tree submissions must... Read More.