Ithaca Police Seek Ten Recruits
The Ithaca Police Department has ten positions open due to retirements and transfers. They are encouraging anyone interested to apply. The deadline is October 19th with an examination set for December 2nd.
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Broome County Exec Presents Budget Proposal
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar will present his budget proposal to residents on Tuesday evening. Members of Garnar's staff will outline his proposals to the Town of Kirkwood Board at its 6 pm meeting. Garnar will also present his budget to the Town... Read More.
Owego Man Headed to Puerto Rico to Assist Recovery Effort
An Owego man has deployed to Puerto Rico to assist the Red Cross in their recovery efforts on the island. Chuck Haupt has deployed eighteen times over the last eight years, most recently to Houston for the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. He is... Read More.
Boil Water Advisory Continues for Endicott Water District
The boil water advisory in the Endicott Water District will remain in place until at least Wednesday. The advisory includes anyone that receives their water bill from Endicott Water. The advisory is a precautionary measure put in place by the Broome County Health Department... Read More.
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cortland County
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $105 million was sold at a Mirabito gas station, Cortland County. The winner has claimed the prize, but has not been publicly identified. The winning ticket was from the September 22nd drawing.
Binghamton Man Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter
A Binghamton man was sentenced Monday to three to nine years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in the death of motorcyclist William Nash. 38-year-old Shaun Pauling-Payne turned in front of Nash in June 2016 on Susquehanna Street. Pauling-Payne had a blood alcohol content of... Read More.
Grants Announced for Local Emergency Services
State Senator Fred Akshar announced that two dozen area fire departments and emergency squads will be receiving grants totaling $125,000. 6 Tioga County departments received $5,000.
They include:
Apalachin Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- New SCBA air tanks
Campville Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- Wireless... Read More.
Marijuana Growing Operation Uncovered in Owego
The State Police have uncovered a marijuana growing operation on an island in the Susquehanna River in Owego. The state Police posted a photo on Facebook on Thursday without identifying which island was the target. An estimated $30,000 was eradicated in the operation, which... Read More.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Endicott, West Corners, and Endwell
There is a boil water advisory in effect for the Village of Endicott, and parts of West Corners and Endwell. The Endicott Water Department reported that the water system lost pressure at about 3:30AM on Sunday morning. When the distribution pipes and mains lose... Read More.
Endicott Man Convicted of Abusing Children
50-year-old Michael Gumaer of Endicott has been convicted of eight counts related to sexually abusing children at his home. Earlier this year, Gumaer was sentenced to twenty-five years in a case involving an attack on a twelve year old girl. He is scheduled to... Read More.
Senator Akshar Expected to Announce Emergency Services Grants
Senator Fred Akshar will be announcing $125,000 in grants to support local volunteer fire departments and emergency service squads across the 52nd District. The grants will go toward a
variety of projects depending on the needs of each department. Projects range from equipment and... Read More.
State Police in Sidney to Hold Open House
The New York State Police will be holding an Open House on October 7th from 11Am to 3PM to celebrate their centennial. Sidney is the headquarters for the State Police troop that covers much of the Southern Tier. This family oriented event will have... Read More.
