New York burn ban in place until May 14

The annual New York State Burn Ban remains in effect until May 14th. Since 2009, the DEC has enforced the brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires. Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet... Read More.

Waverly Rec Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday

The Waverly Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday at East Waverly Park. There will be three age groups, held on separate fields. Kids ages four and under will be on softball field No. 2,... Read More.

Candor Daffodil Festival set for April 26

The Candor Daffodil Festival is scheduled for later this month. The annual event will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Candor Ball Park, located at 40 Spencer Ave. and McCarty Street. There will be over 100 local vendors, kids' activities, live music on three... Read More.

Windsor man facing charges following motorcycle chase

A Windsor man is facing multiple charges, including felony weapon possession, misdemeanor reckless endangerment and 20 traffic violations after recklessly fleeing the Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group (SRG) on a motorcycle through the Village of Windsor to Pennsylvania and back again. On Saturday, March... Read More.

Vestal man killed in I-81 crash

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in last Thursday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood. According to police, 23-year-old Vestal resident Maxwell L. Kintner was killed during the accident which involved three motorcycles on Interstate 81 North near Mile Marker... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival set for June 19-21

The 43rd annual Owego Strawberry Festival will return this June. The three-day event will kick off on Thursday, June 19 with the Rock and Run Strawberry Festival 5K, which will feature a walk and run as well as live music at Hickories Park. The always popular Block... Read More.