Ithaca Eyeglass Store Employee Charged with Sex Act

An Ithaca man was taken into custody Saturday for allegedly committing a sex crime involving young children. Police said they responded to America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses on South Meadow Street. Authorities said in a media release that an employee, 24-year-old Nicholas Vicioso, allegedly... Read More.

Owego DRI Project Winners: Here’s the List

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 17 transformational projects for Owego as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Owego will build upon the community's assets, including a historic core with crucial civic and cultural uses, a strong... Read More.

Van Etten Man Charged with Felony for Parole Violation

Christopher J. Higgins, 31, of Van Etten, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 7 on an outstanding Superior Court Warrant for Violation of Probation, a Felony, according to Chemung County Sheriff's Office. The warrant was issued by Chemung County Court on July 31. Higgins was charged... Read More.

Rep. Brindisi to Host Tioga Town Hall in Apalachin

Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) will hold his August town hall on Thursday, August 15 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin. The event is open to all members of the community.WHO: Congressman Anthony Brindisi WHAT: Congressional Town Hall WHERE: Apalachin... Read More.

3 Waverly Residents Face Felonies in Drug Investigation

Waverly Police Department recently completed a six-month narcotics investigation with the following arrests for alleged illegal drug activity and sales, according to Sgt. Mark E. Mitchell. Date of the arrests for all three subjects was early morning August 6 in the Village of Waverly.JANIS... Read More.

Man Pleads Guilty in Crash that Injured Broome Deputy

Daniel T. Butash pleaded guilty Wednesday to Aggravated Vehicular Assault, and second-degree Assault, for a Feb. 1 motor vehicle crash in the Town of Vestal, which resulted in serious physical injury to Broome County Sheriff’s Deputy Kristy Botsford.DANIEL T. BUTASH, DOB: 07/31/1984120.04-a Aggravated... Read More.

Read About 17 Owego Projects Funded By $10M NY Award

Enhance Waterfront Accessibility and Recreational Opportunities: Provide access at key locations to the Susquehanna River and Owego Creek waterfronts and create connections between the Riverwalk and waterfront parks, increasing the use of these resources, drawing activity to existing and future businesses along Front Street,... Read More.

Schumer Wants Post Office Named for Belva Lockwood

Standing in front of the United States Postal Service facility in Owego and just before the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer Wednesday morning announced a major new effort to commemorate the life and legacy of legal... Read More.

Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira Newspapers Face Changes

America’s two largest newspaper publishers will merge in an effort to combat declining circulation and plunging advertising revenue, but will still face pressure to cut costs at hundreds of already cash-strapped publications around the country. The $1.4 billion purchase of McLean-based Gannett by GateHouse... Read More.

$10M in Grants for Owego to be Announced Thursday

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce on Thursday the Owego projects that have won the state's approval of the $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. Hochul has scheduled a news conference at 1pm in Owego. Your Hometown Station WEBO will stream the conference live on... Read More.