Chemung Sheriff Candidate Dealt Setback

The man who lost the Republican primary for Chemung County Sheriff has been dealt another blow. Art Laurey says his case challenging the invalidation of petition signatures was dismissed on a technicality Friday. Laurey submitted 1,700 signatures to have his name appear on... Read More.

Horseheads Subway Victim Of Burglary

A Subway in Horseheads was broken into early Wednesday morning. Police say someone broke into the shop on Grand Central Avenue around 2 a.m. and stole an unknown amount of cash. The suspect was wearing all black clothing and a ski mask.

Police Arrest Suspect In Convenience Store Robberies

The Elmira man wanted for robbing two convenience stores in one day is now in police custody. 29-year-old Corey Ryan was arrested without incident in Rochester on Tuesday. Police have been looking for Ryan after he allegedly performed an armed robbery at Uncle Jack's... Read More.

Police Investigating Van Etten Burglary

Police are investigating a burglary that took place in Van Etten. A home on Langford Creek Road had several items stolen from it, including a gray Ford F-250 Supercab pickup truck, New York license plate 60566JX, a Yamaha Rhino Utility Terrain Vehicle, and several... Read More.

Elmira Schools Locked Down After Nearby Armed Robbery

The Elmira School districts which were on lockdown Tuesday morning have had their lockdowns lifted. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office told the schools, including Southside High School, Notre Dame High School, and several elementary schools on the southside, that they could safely lift the... Read More.

Another 16 Miles Designated As Route 86

A section of Route 17 in Chemung County has officially become Interstate 86. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the 16-mile stretch of highway was officially designated as part of Interstate 86 by the Federal Highway Administration. The new part of... Read More.

FBI Data Shows Increase In Southern Tier Violent Crime

The Southern Tier has seen an increase in violent crimes from data collected in 2011. The Federal Bureau of Investigation released data showing the increase in violent crime. In The Binghamton Metropolitan Area, which includes both Broome and Tioga counties, violent crime rose from... Read More.

Police Officer & K-9 Foil Gun Store Burglary

An officer in Horseheads interrupted a burglary in progress. Police say the officer was on his routine patrol with his K-9 partner Thursday morning when he noticed suspicious activity at Scott's Guns and Accessories on Watkins Road. He spotted 22-year-old Stephen Savage near... 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.

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.

Woman Airlifted From Elmira Crash

A woman was airlifted to the hospital following a car crash in Elmira. According to police, the accident took place on Jerusalem Hill Road just after 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. They say the car flipped over and pinned a woman underneath it. Chemung County... Read More.