Nichols

Tioga Downs held its first job fair Saturday to fill 85 positions before the beginning of its racing season. The entertainment venue is looking to fill the positions prior to the start of racing season, which begins May 2nd. Jobs were available in the... Read More.

State police arrested two people for drug and weapon possession after a routine traffic stop. Yesterday at approximately 4 p.m. State Police in Owego pulled over a speeding vehicle on Route 17 in Nichols. Jaron Stevens of Newburgh, and Monica Reyes from the Bronx,... Read More.

A tractor trailer rollover crash backed up traffic last night on Route 17 near Nichols. Damage to the truck was extensive but there's no word or the extent of the driver's injuries. State Police in Owego say an entire section of the highway was... Read More.

New York State Police responded in Nichols yesterday afternoon following reports of an accident involving a tractor trailer. According to police, a tractor trailer fishtailed on Route 17 eastbound and clipped a Department of Transportation vehicle. The DOT vehicle was hauling another construction vehicle.... Read More.

A state board is set to decide whether to reopen the bidding for a Las Vegas-style casino in the Southern Tier. The Gaming Facility Location Board is scheduled to vote tonight in response to a request from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Last month the board... Read More.

The parking garage at Tioga Downs Casino will open to the public today. A 1pm ribbon cutting ceremony will be held. The new garage provides 275 additional parking spaces, and easy access to the casino. The completion of the parking garage marks the end... Read More.

After months of on-schedule construction, the parking garage at Tioga Downs Casino will open to the public on Friday. A 1pm ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held, when the garage will open to the public. The first 100 visitors to park in the new garage... Read More.