Tioga County launching Hometown Hero Banner Program

Tioga County is launching a Hometown Hero Banner program to honor local first responders and military members. Similar to banner programs in Binghamton and the Valley, each banner will feature the hero’s name, rank, Tioga County town and a photo. The Tioga County United Way is... Read More.

New York sees decline in fatal car accidents in 2025

New York is seeing a sharp decline in the number of fatal crashes, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reported last week. Overall, fatalities fell from 766 between January and October in 2024 to 681 during that same timeframe this year. Motorcycle fatalities also decreased, according... Read More.

Two charged following arson, burglary investigation

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office once again utilized drone technology to successfully track down a fleeing suspect following an extensive burglary and arson investigation in the Town of Binghamton that ended in two arrests and 13 felony charges. On Monday, December 15, at approximately 8:31... Read More.

World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A World War II Veteran celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week. George Harrington was honored during a party at the Vestal Senior Center on Monday. Harrington served in the Navy during World War II. He aided with the Morse code communication system during his service. In 2024,... Read More.

Rumble Ponies donate $15K to local organizations

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies continued a tradition of giving this holiday season. The Eastern League champions donated $15,000 to area non-profit organizations through their Rumble Ponies Foundation Season of Giving. The team donated the money to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Binghamton University Liberty... Read More.

Newark Valley house damaged by fire

A fire damaged a home in Newark Valley on Monday evening. According to WBNG-TV, the fire occurred on Bailey Hollow Road. The fire was contained to a bedroom. Residents were able to close off the room before leaving the house. The fire did not spread to the... Read More.

New York minimum wage going to $16 in 2026

The New York State minimum wage is set to increase in 2026. The state's minimum wage has been gradually increasing since a 2023 agreement between the governor's office and state legislature. Starting in January, the minimum wage in New York will increase to $16 an hour,... Read More.

Fire destroys house in Campville

A house in Campville was destroyed by a fire on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at around 4 p.m. on Cafferty Hill Road. Firefighters from Campville, Southside, Owego, Apalachin, Newark Valley, Candor, West Corners and Vestal responded to the scene. The home was deemed a total... Read More.

Nichols boy earns ride in national motocross competition

An 8-year-old Nichols boy is heading across the country to compete in a motocross competition. Marcus Cole has been accepted to compete in the KTM Racing Team Juniors Supercross, which is part of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross. The Tioga Central Elementary School student has been... Read More.