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New Corrections Officer Positions Created in Broome County

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Broome County has added 13 new corrections officer positions into its 2016 budget. These positions were added for two main reasons. The first is that, 10 additional corrections officers are going to be needed to man posts within the new dormitory which is currently... Read More.

Ithaca Man Threatens People with Taser

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A man from Ithaca threatened multiple people with a taser over the weekend, including children. 60-year-old Donald Van Schoick is said to have approached a group of people on Floral Ave in Ithaca, while sparking a taser, disguised as a flashlight, and making threatening... Read More.

Village of Johnson City Hydrant Flushing

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The Village of Johnson City is reminding residents that hydrant flushing will be taking places at various locations around the village through October 15th. Hydrant flushing will be done nightly from 10PM until 7AM. Residents are encouraged to watch out for discoloration in their... Read More.

Waverly School Voters Approve Library Renovation

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A proposition to renovate libraries in the Waverly Central School District was narrowly passed by voters yesterday. The vote was 138-125 in favor of the project to renovate both the middle and high school libraries at the school district. Superintendant of Schools Dr. Randy... Read More.

Authorities Arrest 37 in Drug Crackdown

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A several month long investigation conducted by a special crimes unit in Pennsylvania has led to the recent arrest of 37 people across three counties in the Northern Tier. The Mobile Street Crimes Unit just concluded their "Operation Northern Tier Takedown." The operation yielded... Read More.

Three Area Colleges Receive Good Reviews

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Three area colleges have received a top grade from the American Cancer Society. Davis College, SUNY Cortland, and Corning Community College all received the cancer society's "Grade A" for having some of the most comprehensive policies in place, protecting students and staff from the... Read More.

Broome County Proposes 2016 Budget

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Broome County has proposed a budget for the 2016 fiscal year, which features several key elements. The budget calls for $367 Million dollars in spending, which is up from this year. It also calls for a tax levy of 2.21%, which is slightly less... Read More.

Waverly School District Renovation Vote

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Residents of the Waverly School District can vote on a proposed $2.5 Million dollar renovation to the Middle and High School library today. The renovation would modernize the library with more natural lighting, new, more functional furniture, and video presentation stations. Voting will be... Read More.

Four Area Men Arrested in DEA Drug Bust

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Four men have been arrested following a police raid of two homes in our area. New York State Police and the DEA had been conducting a year-long investigation into an online steroid distribution ring. That investigation led authorities to execute search warrants on a... Read More.

Broome County DA Candidate Discusses Battling Illegal Drug Use

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The topic of illegal drug use is once again entering into local political debates. Most recently, Republican candidate for Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced one way to finance addiction treatment programs. Cornwell noted in his plan that there are a number of... Read More.

Nine Area Residents Win a Chance to See the Pope

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Nine residents from across the Southern Tier have been given the opportunity to see Pope Francis as he visits the nation's capitol. The local residents are among 100 New Yorkers randomly selected to see the pope through a lottery held by Senator Schumer's office.... Read More.

Man Attempts to Flee Police on Motorcycle

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A man has been arrested after attempting to outrun authorities on a motorcycle. 20-year-old Christopher Nunez of Holbrook, NY, was clocked going 100MPH on I-81 by New York State Police. When authorities attempted to pull him over, Nunez increased his speed to 120MPH. Police... Read More.
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