New York Education Coalition Urges Hochul to Reject Voucher Program
NYSUT and allied groups rallied in Manhattan, asking Governor Kathy Hochul to keep New York out of a federal private-school voucher program.
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Owego Police Report One Arrest in Weekly Activity Summary
Owego Police handled 142 calls, one crash, one arrest and nine traffic tickets during the week ending September 13.
Tioga County Opens New Small-Business Grant Round
Tioga County businesses with no more than five workers may apply for grants of $5,000 to $35,000 through October 13.
Human Remains Found During Roosevelt Elementary Renovation
Human remains discovered during renovation work at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary are being examined and prepared for respectful relocation.
State Police Report Weapons Arrest in Chenango
State Police say a suspicious-activity response in Chenango led to weapons, reckless-endangerment and controlled-substance charges.
Spencer Grocery Fire Leaves Community Food-Access Gap
Community organizations are coordinating food support after a fire heavily damaged Spencer’s only grocery store.
Broome County Executive Presents 2027 Budget Plan
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar presented his proposed 2027 budget Monday.
New York Moves Toward One High School Diploma
New York's Board of Regents has authorized the State Education Department to move toward one high school diploma and end prescribed Regents Exam passing scores as a separate graduation requirement.
Johnson City Affordable Housing Development Completed
A roughly $32 million affordable-housing development is complete on Grand Avenue in Johnson City.
Binghamton Opens Bids for Plaza Demolition
Binghamton is accepting contractor bids through October 7th for demolition of the Binghamton Plaza.
Binghamton Crime Falls Overall as Aggravated Assaults Rise
New state data show mixed public-safety trends in Binghamton through the first five months of this year.
Binghamton University Reports Record $101.6 Million Fundraising Year
Binghamton University says it raised a record 101-point-6 million dollars during the fiscal year that ended in June, the first time annual giving topped 100 million.
