Tioga Downs Submits Only Southern Tier Casino Application

With the state Gaming Commission's deadline passing by yesterday afternoon, Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural is the only applicant for a Southern Tier casino license. Albany-area businessman Jeffrey Hyman made a last minute decision Sunday not to apply for the license. This happened just... Read More.

Tioga Downs Submits Casino Application

After Binghamton announced this week that they will compete for the Southern Tier's casino license, Tioga Downs officially sent its completed application to Albany on Thursday. A press conference was held at at Tioga Downs to mark the event.

Second Southern Tier Casino Bid Likely

An 11th-hour special meeting called by Binghamton City Council all but guarantees a second bid for a Southern Tier casino license. A special business meeting will be held at 6 pm tonight on a resolution to support a potential casino in Binghamton. ... Read More.

Owego Police Officer Injured in Altercation

An Owego Police Officer was attacked by a 19-year-old with a rake last night, sending the officer to the hospital. The officer, who had recently graduated from the police academy, was taken to UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. An update... Read More.

Owego Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Sale Charges

An Owego man pleaded guilty in Tioga County Court on Monday to two counts of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Joseph Farrow made the plea in connection with his attempted sale of heroin to another person on... Read More.

St. Patrick’s School Closes After 150+ Years

St. Patrick School in Owego closed its doors after more than 150 years of operation yesterday. The school had 85 students, from pre-K to fifth grade. These students will now attend the public school in their district, or private schools like St. James... Read More.

The Strawberry Festival Begins TONIGHT!!!!!!

The Strawberry Festival gets underway tonight in Owego, and several streets in the village of Owego will be closed for the event. Lake and Front streets, between Church and North streets, will be closed from 4 to 11pm today. Lake Street... Read More.