Bus Fire Closes Interstate 81

A tour bus fire closed Interstate 88 in Sydney Tuesday morning between exits 10 and 12. The road was closed at about 6AM and was reopened around noon. Police say no one was injured, and that the fire was caused by engine trouble. ... Read More.

Senator Akshar Announces Grant to Area Libraries

State Senator Fred Akshar is expected to announce changes to his BOOKS reading program that will result in $150,000 in library books and program funding for 24 libraries across the 52nd Senate District. Akshar is also expected to announce details of a $100,000 grant... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff Investigating Owego Stabbing

Early Monday morning, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a stabbing in Owego. 24-year-old Andrew Tucker of Owego allegedly entered an apartment on Front Street and assaulted the male occupant with a knife. Tucker was arrested and charged with felony burglary and assault charges.... Read More.

New Details Emerge in Death of Norwich Eleven Year Old

New details are emerging on the relationship between the two men charged in the murder of 11-year old Jacelyn O'Connor.Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride says that the two men arrested and charged with the girl’s death are a couple. 36-year-old James Brower... Read More.

Broome County State of Emergency Lifted

The state of emergency declared in Broome County after the recent flooding has been lifted. The state of emergency has been in effect since July 24th due to heavy rain and flooding along the Choconut Creek, primarily affecting the Town of Vestal.

Second Alligator Captured in Whitney Point

The second alligator seen in the Tioghnioga River has been captured in Whitney Point. The 45-inch alligator was about a quarter mile from the alligator located last month. The alligator will enter a period of quarantine at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville... Read More.

New York City Man Drowns at Ithaca Falls

Ithaca Police responded to the Ithaca Falls near Fall Creek Drive Saturday afternoon to the report of a person that had entered the water but not resurfaced. Emergency personnel began a search of the area. The body of Winston Perez-Ventura was recovered at about... Read More.

Second Alligator Spotted in Whitney Point

Another alligator has been spotted in Whitney Point. On Sunday, a kayaker contacted police along the Tioughnioga River. State Police confirmed the spotting and have notified the DEC. The kayaker says she spotted an alligator around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near Whitney Point. She contacted... Read More.

31 Homeless in Dryden Fire

An apartment fire in Dryden has left at least 31 people homeless, according to the American Red Cross.Officials say eight families were impacted by the fire.Fire officials say the fire started right across from Dryden High School on Freeville Road.Authorities have not released any... Read More.