Traditions And Tioga Downs Join Forces

Traditions and Tioga Downs will partner in order to fight for the fourth license from the state, in an effort to revitalize the region. In order to do this, local political leaders will ask for a re-bid for the fourth license from the Governor. Traditions... Read More.

Ithaca Police Investigate Assault

Ithaca Police investigate after a man was assaulted and received cuts and stab wounds last night. After 5p.m., Ithaca Police officers were dispatched to Chestnut Apartments on the 100 block of Chestnut Street for a report of several people fighting with guns and knives.... Read More.

Nicole Mathewson Remembered At OFA Vigil

Last Monday, Nicole Mathewson was found dead inside her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 32-year-old was an Owego native, who moved to Lancaster County to teach at Brownstone Elementary School. Two men were arrested for homicide in connection to her death. But last night, Nicole... Read More.

Man Arrested In Town Of Maine Domestic Homicide

Michael Aldo Fiocco is in custody following a murder committed in the town of Maine. According to the Broome County Sheriff's office, Shannon Las-kar-is was found dead lying on the floor next to her bed Friday afternoon. An autopsy performed Saturday morning at Lourdes... Read More.

Vestal Police Seek Missing Man

The Vestal Police Department is investigating after a man went missing on Wednesday. According to police, a missing person report was filed for 59-year-old Victor Tabuntshikow Thursday evening. Tabuntshikow is a 5'9" white man, weighing about 165 pounds last seen wearing a tan Columbia... Read More.

New York State Rejects Fracking

Acting state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker and DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens both rejected the prospect for New York to move further with hydraulic fracturing. Both officials gave negative reports on high-volume hydrofracturing at yesterday morning's cabinet meeting in Albany. Martens began his presentation with... Read More.

Casino Decision Due At 2PM Today

New York State's Gaming Facilities Location Board is expected to make their recommendation this afternoon, for who will get a casino license in the Southern Tier. Four licenses could be recommended for Upstate New York, and they would be divided among the three designated... Read More.