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Stretch of highway officially designated Interstate 86

Friday, November 15 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Department of Transportation has officially designated a stretch of State Route 17 in Broome and Tioga Counties as Interstate 86. The highway is now officially Interstate 86 between Exit 60 in Waverly and Exit 67 in Endicott. The 32-mile stretch was approved... Read More.

New York big game hunting season starts Saturday

Friday, November 15 by Pat McDonald

New York hunters will be out in full force on Saturday as the regular firearms season for deer and bear begins. The season will run through Dec. 8. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation estimates 470,000 licensed hunters will hit the woods and fields... Read More.

Catholic Charities holding Adopt-a-Child Christmas Gift Program

Friday, November 15 by Pat McDonald

The Catholic Charities of Tompkins and Tioga Counties is once again running their adopt-a-child Christmas gift program. This year, the non-profit group will help well over 300 kids in Tioga County with the help of the community and local sponsors. Tags are available at various locations... Read More.

Broome County Festival of Lights kicks off tonight

Thursday, November 14 by Pat McDonald

Organizers for the Broome County Festival of Lights believe this year’s event will be the biggest and brightest yet. The Festival of Lights kicks off in Otsiningo Park in the Town of Dickinson on Thursday, Nov. 14 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5. This year’s festival... Read More.

Molinaro concedes to Riley in New York’s 19th congressional district race

Thursday, November 14 by Pat McDonald

Congressman Marc Molinaro has conceded in the race for New York’s 19th congressional district. Democrat Josh Riley will take over the seat from Molinaro after he earned 50.5 percent of the vote. Riley, who beat Molinaro by just over 3,500 votes, declared victory the day after... Read More.

NY Gov. announces statewide burn ban until Nov. 30

Wednesday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide burn ban in wake of the current wildfires in the Hudson River Valley. The burn ban will be in effect until Nov. 30 due to an increased fire risk as the state continues to experience drought... Read More.

New ADA ramp complete at Marvin Park

Wednesday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

The new ADA ramp at the Marvin Park Pool in Owego is now complete. The ramp was part of a months-long revitalization effort at the park. The park bathrooms have also been renovated and will be ready by the spring. The renovations were funded in part by... Read More.

Ithaca Police identify suspect in Plain Street homicide

Wednesday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department has identified the suspect in a homicide that occurred on Plain Street. According to police, 43-year-old Ahmed Abed is facing a charge of murder in the second degree. Police responded to Plain Street at around 5:30 a.m. for a death investigation. The... Read More.

One dead, one injured in separate incidents in Ithaca gorges

Tuesday, November 12 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed and another injured in two separate incidents in Ithaca gorges on Sunday morning. According to the Ithaca Fire Department, someone called 911 at about 1:10 a.m. on Sunday to report a person fell into the gorge near the Stewart Avenue Bridge. First... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating homicide, suspect in custody

Tuesday, November 12 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a homicide with one suspect in custody. Police responded to the 400 block of South Plain Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday for a death investigation. According to police, this was not a random act of violence. Due to the... Read More.

Fire damages home in Town of Maine

Tuesday, November 12 by Pat McDonald

A fire damaged a home in the Town of Maine over the weekend. According to WBNG-TV, the call came in around 9 a.m. on Sunday. The family said the fire destroyed their important belongings, including items for their vintage clothing business. No injuries were reported from the... Read More.

Dandy, Williams Auto Group donate over $53,000 to Guthrie Breast Care Fund

Monday, November 11 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- In a heartwarming display of community support, Guthrie welcomed representatives from Dandy Mini Marts and Williams Auto Group on Monday, Nov. 11 for a special check presentation ceremony. The event celebrated the businesses' outstanding contributions to the Guthrie Breast Care Fund, raised... Read More.

Owego-Bing

Stretch of highway officially designated Interstate 86

New York big game hunting season starts Saturday

Catholic Charities holding Adopt-a-Child Christmas Gift Program

Broome County Festival of Lights kicks off tonight

Molinaro concedes to Riley in New York’s 19th congressional district race

NY Gov. announces statewide burn ban until Nov. 30

New ADA ramp complete at Marvin Park

Ithaca Police identify suspect in Plain Street homicide

One dead, one injured in separate incidents in Ithaca gorges

Ithaca Police investigating homicide, suspect in custody

Fire damages home in Town of Maine

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