Cuomo proposes expanded hemp farming in the Southern Tier

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Syracuse Wednesday for another regional state of the state address and mentioned that he would like to see hemp farming grow in the Southern Tier. "I believe hemp farming has great economic potential," he said. "The Southern Tier... Read More.

Tioga Downs announces 2017 racing stakes schedule

It's not just gambling at Tioga Downs, track officials have announced a new-look stakes schedule for the 2017 racing season at Tioga and sister track Vernon Downs that will bring the top horses to upstate New York to compete for more... Read More.

Garnar announces new opioid abuse coalition

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has officially declared the region's heroin and opioid problem a public health emergency. In response, the new county executive wants to bring all levels of government together with local organizations to help fight the epidemic, similar... Read More.

Tioga Legislature to honor NV football team

The Tioga County Legislature will recognize the state champion Newark Valley football team before their regular monthly meeting today. Coaches and players from the school's first state champion football team will be recognized in the Hubbard Auditorium at the Tioga County... Read More.

New agricultural program announced for schools

A new program to help students in five school districts learn about the advantages of eating locally grown products was unveiled by State Senator Fred Akshar on Friday. "Growing Our Agri-Future" will bring educators into classrooms in the five school districts to teach students... Read More.

NYSP close investigation into New Year’s explosion

New York State Police have closed their investigation into the explosion in the Town of Tioga that shook the local area on New Year's Eve. State Police say no charges will be levied on the people responsible, because the substance used to cause the... Read More.

NYS all-state football teams announced

The New York State Sportswriter's Association announced all-state football teams for Classes B, C, and D today. State champion Newark Valley had five players selected to the Class C first-team: David Crow, Trentyn Rupert, AJ Coleman, Jake Payne, and Brett Stewart.... Read More.

Tioga ASAP holding discussion in Nichols Tuesday

Tioga Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention, or Tioga ASAP, is holding its first-ever community panel discussion in Nichols next Tuesday. The "Nichols Community Talks about Substance Abuse" panel night will include a variety of professionals surrounding the issue of substance abuse. The community is... Read More.

Authorities discover source of NYE explosion

Authorities have located the source of the large explosion heard and felt across the Twin Tiers on Saturday. According to New York State Police, they have located a large blast site in a field off of Diamond Valley Road in the Town of Tioga.... Read More.

Numerous departments respond to barn fire in Berkshire

A barn fire on Hartwell Road in Berkshire on Saturday night remains under investigation by county fire investigators. The fire was first reported by a passing neighbor at about 8pm on Saturday, and remained burning for approximately five and a half hours. At the... Read More.

Man accused in fatal hit-and-run posts bond

The Binghamton man accused in the fatal hit-and-run accident of a university student posted bond this morning. 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui posted a $50,000 bond in Broome County Court and will now be free until further court action. He is accused of striking and killing... Read More.