Schumer Asking for Public’s Assistance

Senator Schumer believes that wireless cell phone companies are falsely reporting coverage areas in New York State. As a result, Schumer is asking New Yorkers to report areas with poor cell phone service. This information will then be passed on to the FCC to... Read More.

More Jobs Coming to Tioga County

Congressman Tom Reed's office has announced that 75 new jobs will be coming to Tioga County. The jobs will come from a new FedEx plant in the county. The project was originally hindered by the Environmental Protection Agency's new stricter guidelines, however, Congressman Reed's... Read More.

Binghamton Looking to Add Electric vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Binghamton has recently filed an application for a grant to bring electric vehicle charging stations to the area. The application for $10,000 in funding was filed with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority's Cleaner, Greener Communities Program. Mayor Rich... Read More.

No Bradford County Tax Increases

Bradford County residents will see no increase in county taxes this coming fiscal year. This comes after the chair of the Bradford County Commissioners, Doug McKlinko says that the county is in a good financial situation. McLinko attributes this to a reduction in county... Read More.

GoFundMe Accounts Set Up for Johnson City Fire Victims

Following the fire in Johnson City on Monday which claimed the lives of 2 children, GoFundMe pages have been set up for the two survivors. Jessica Baxter and Erica Kurtz survived the blaze after jumping out of a third story window. Baxter has burns... Read More.

Tioga Downs Could Receive Tax Abatement

At a budget hearing for the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency last night, a possible tax abatement for Tioga Downs was discussed. If passed, the tax adjustment would allow Tioga Downs to pay no new taxes on facilities built as part of their casino... Read More.

U-E to Receive Donations from MLB Player

Major League Baseball player and Union-Endicott alumnus Jim Johnson has recently donated orange jerseys and cleats to the Union-Endicott Football team. The jerseys will be worn by the varsity team during their game against Horseheads tomorrow night at Ty Cobb Stadium. Johnson graduated from... Read More.

Forum Held at SUNY Broome to Discuss Heroin Epidemic

Legislators, law enforcement officers, and treatment facility administrators met with the state Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction and Community Response at SUNY Broome last night. The main topic of discussion was the lack of treatment facilities in our area. Currently, there are... Read More.

Libous Asks for Leniency in Sentencing

After being convicted of lying to the FBI in July, former senator Tom Libous and dozens of family members and friends wrote to US District Judge Vincent Briccetti asking for leniency as he hands down an official sentencing. Libous and others cite his worsening... Read More.

Medical Records Database Expands Statewide

A medical records database has just expanded, to allow access to medical records in every county in New York State. HealthLinkNY has been around for years, but has remained mostly local in its sharing of medical records online. After months of development and testing,... Read More.

Forum on Heroin Abuse to be Held at SUNY Broome

Heroin use is on the rise in the Twin Tiers, and legislators are taking the first steps necessary to help combat it. Assemblyman Clifford Crouch of Bainbridge will be holding a special forum at SUNY Broome tonight with local legislators, law enforcement officers, treatment... Read More.

Dryden Woman Dies Following Car Accident

A woman who was struck by a vehicle in Dryden on October 13th has died in the hospital. According to police, Michelle Drake was walking along Route 13 near Kirk road around midnight. It was at this time when the vehicle struck Drake. She... Read More.