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New York minimum wage going to $16 in 2026

Tuesday, December 23 by Pat McDonald

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

Monday, December 22 by Pat McDonald

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

Monday, December 22 by Pat McDonald

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.

Dick’s Sporting Goods donates $25K to local community center

Monday, December 22 by Pat McDonald

The Bridge Community Center in Johnson City has received a major donation from Dick's Sporting Goods. Dick's donated $25,000 to the community center for the renovation of its gym. The center provides a safe after-school space for about 60 children on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The donation was... Read More.

Congressman Riley pushing for CEO of NYSEG’s parent company to testify

Friday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

Congressman Josh Riley is calling for the CEO of NYSEG’s parent company to testify under oath. Riley is accusing NYSEG of posting a misleading video to Facebook about the company’s American roots. The congressman said NYSEG is fully and completely owned by Iberdrola, which is... Read More.

Berkshire contractor convicted of grand larceny

Friday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that Timothy E. Hoose, Sr., 51, of Berkshire, was found guilty of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following a jury trial that concluded today in Broome County Court before the Honorable Carol A. Cocchiola. The... Read More.

Endicott Police investigating brawl outside high school basketball game

Friday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

Endicott Police are investigating a brawl that took place outside of a high school basketball game last week. The fight occurred after a boys basketball game between Union Endicott and Ithaca at U-E last Thursday. A brawl broke out between teenagers in the parking lot of... Read More.

Owego Police looking for driver, car involved in hit-and-run

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that caused injuries on Monday evening. The incident occurred at around 8:40 pm on Monday. A dark colored, four-door BMW crossed the Court Street Bridge heading... Read More.

Owego to hold new public hearing on chicken ordinance

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Owego is pressing pause on its proposed chicken ordinance. According to the Morning Times, the village will hold a new public hearing about the issue in the future. During a recent meeting, residents complained about the proposed 240-square-foot back yard requirement to house... Read More.

ICE, US Marshals conduct raid in Broome County

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

A local landscaping company confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Marshals visited their business on Wednesday. According to Northern Scapes INC in the Town of Maine, the federal agents were on their property due to an independent contracting company that was briefly on-site... Read More.

Castellucci wraps up time as Owego Town Supervisor

Wednesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

Tuesday marked the end of an era in Owego as longtime Supervisor Don Castellucci oversaw his last Town Board meeting. Castellucci has served as the Town of Owego Supervisor for the last 16 years. He decided to retire from the position and did not seek... Read More.

Two men arrested following high speed chase in Broome County

Wednesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group utilized drone technology and its K9 unit to successfully track down two fleeing suspects on foot following a high-speed vehicle pursuit in the City of Binghamton, the Town of Kirkwood and the Town of Windsor that ended... Read More.

Owego-Bing

New York minimum wage going to $16 in 2026

Fire destroys house in Campville

Nichols boy earns ride in national motocross competition

Dick’s Sporting Goods donates $25K to local community center

Congressman Riley pushing for CEO of NYSEG’s parent company to testify

Berkshire contractor convicted of grand larceny

Endicott Police investigating brawl outside high school basketball game

Owego Police looking for driver, car involved in hit-and-run

Owego to hold new public hearing on chicken ordinance

ICE, US Marshals conduct raid in Broome County

Castellucci wraps up time as Owego Town Supervisor

Two men arrested following high speed chase in Broome County

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