NY Attorney General warns residents about new scam

New York Attorney General Letitia James this week issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of a scam that gives scammers access to bank and retirement accounts. The scam, known as the “Phantom Hacker,” usually occurs in three phases, where each phase builds on the... Read More.

Victims identified in fatal I-86 crash

The two victims from the fatal crash on Interstate 86 on Monday have been identified. According to the New York State Police, 45-year-old Reading, Pennsylvania resident Frank Dempaire and 45-year-old Newark, New Jersey resident Elize Carlos were both killed in the accident. The victims were traveling... Read More.

Lockheed Martin awarded $56 million defense contract

Lockheed Martin in Owego has been awarded a $56 million dollar defense contract from the US. Air Force. The money will be used for the production of B-2 countermeasure receivers for the Air Force. The devices help stealth bomber pilots detect and analyze enemy radar... Read More.

Newark Valley Apple Festival set for next month

The 44th annual Newark Valley Apple Festival is set for next month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Bement-Billings Farmstead in Newark Valley. There will be live music , historic portrayals,... Read More.

Two people killed in I-86 crash

Two people were killed following an accident on Interstate 86 East involving a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle. The accident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on Interstate 86 East in the Town of Nichols on Monday. Both vehicles were traveling on I-86 East when the... Read More.

Broome County man facing rape, weapons charges

A Lisle man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly raping a juvenile and 44 felony weapons charges following an investigation by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, September 2, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded to a report of... Read More.