Home Safety Measures for a Cold Spell

With extremely cold weather in our area and even colder weather on the way, area fire departments are reminding you to take extra care when heating your home this winter. Home heating fires are the second leading cause of fires in the country, second... Read More.

Ithaca SWAT Makes Drug Arrest

Early yesterday morning, the Ithaca SWAT Team served two Search Warrants in the city of Ithaca. One warrant was served at a residence on East Falls Street and the other was served at a residence on Linn Street. Inside one of the residences officers... Read More.

One Dead in 75 Vehicle Thruway Crash

One person is confirmed dead in a Tuesday afternoon accident on the New York State Thruway. The accident, involving as many as 75 vehicles, stopped traffic eastbound at exit 50. The accident was spread over about a mile. The accident was caused by blizzard... Read More.

Corning Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case

US Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. has announced that 54-year-old Kevin Theil of Corning, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and 10 years supervised release for possession of child pornography. The case was initiated by the Ithaca Police Department in November 2016, when... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego House Fire

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire Saturday on George Street in Owego. There were no injuries, but three people have been forced to find other shelter. Owego Taxi was also run out of the same home. The cause of the fire... Read More.

Two Injured in Johnson City Bar Fight

Johnson City Police responded to the report of shots fired at Wilson Hospital last Wednesday, however an investigation quickly determined that no shots were fired. Two people had arrived at Wilson Hospital with injuries from an assault that had just occurred at the Hookah... Read More.

Armed robbery at Ithaca Liquor Store

New York State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a liquor store in the Town of Ithaca. A suspect entered the Top Shelf Liquor Store on Danby Road last Wednesday evening. He displayed a handgun and left with an undisclosed amount of cash.... Read More.

Minimum Wage Increases January 1st

Minimum wage in Upstate New York is now $10.40 per hour. That change went into effect on Sunday. It had been $9.70. 40% of people making minimum wage are married or have a child.More than 50% of those making minimum wage... Read More.

Binghamton Firefighter Injured

A Binghamton firefighter was injured, fighting a fire at a vacant house on Crandall Street late Wednesday night. The firefighter’s injuries were considered minor. The house was heavily damaged.

Ithaca Police Warn of Unlawful Soliciting

The Ithaca Police are warning residents that multiple people are soliciting door-to-door without a valid solicitor permit. The people soliciting have represented themselves as independent contractors of Celtic Corp LLC, Prime Time Marketing, and Family Energy. These companies do not have a solicitor permit... Read More.