Broome County Proposes 2.97% Tax Increase

Amidst stormy weather and Primary results yesterday, Broome County Executive Debbie Preston proposed a much different budget from what she presented to legislators last year. While she and legislators were able to hold the line on taxes in 2013, Preston is proposing a... Read More.

Tuesday's Primary Election Results

The results are in from yesterday's primary races. For Tioga County District Attorney, Kirk Martin won the Republican nod with 38% of the vote. Adam Schumacher came in a close second with 35%. Acting District Attorney Irene Graven rounded out the... Read More.

Cuomo Visits Southern Tier To Talk 'Rebuilding'

Governor Andrew Cuomo made a stop in the Southern Tier Tuesday morning. Cuomo attended the region's New York Rising committee meeting, which was held at Binghamton University's Engineering and Science Building. The New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program was created earlier this year by... Read More.

Endicott Votes To End Police Consolidation Talks

A vote has ended the discussion of consolidation between the Endicott Police Department and the Broome County Sheriff's office. But now a new issue will have officers' attention as a contentious union negotiation lies ahead. Village board members passed the resolution to end... Read More.

9/11 Memorial Service Held In Courthouse Square

Today is the 12th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. The occasion was marked this morning by local firefighters, veterans, and community members with a memorial service at the firefighter's fountain in Owego's courthouse square. Firefighters from Owego met at the Central Fire... Read More.

Elmira-Corning Airport To Have Chicago Flights

The Elmira Corning Regional Airport is about to make traveling to Chicago much simpler. Two weeks after the airport announced new direct flights to St. Petersburg, Florida, administrators have now announced that beginning in February, United Airlines will provide direct flights to Chicago's O'Hare... Read More.

Endicott Police Make Robbery Arrest

Endicott Police arrest a man they said robbed another on Friday. They said that around 12:46 p.m., 18-year-old Karim Lebron threatened and demanded money from a 37-year-old man in a Washington Avenue apartment building. Lebron allegedly got away with the victim's wallet.... Read More.

Keeping Black Bear 's Away

Recent black bear activity in the village of Endicott has police reminding people about what they can do to keep the animals away. Police say to keep garbage properly stored so that the smell doesn't bring bears around. Police also say remove bird... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry Receives $10,000 Grant

The Tioga County Rural Ministry has received thousands of dollars in additional funding thanks to the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. The foundation donated $10,000 to the rural ministry to help fund their 2013 holiday food program. The food program helps serve nutritionally balanced meals... Read More.

Port Crane Woman Facing Drug Charges

A Port Crane woman is facing drug charges after an investigation into a domestic dispute. Police were called to a dispute in the Weis supermarket parking lot on Upper Front Street in Binghamton on Saturday night. 21-year-old Crystal Tottey is now being charged with... Read More.