Elmira City Council bans camping in city

The Elmira City Council passed the final version of a new law that includes possible jail time and fines for camping in the city.According to WETM-TV, the law is aimed at removing homeless encampments around the city by introducing criminal penalties for the people... Read More.

Broome County school bus driver charged with rape

A Broome County man who worked as a school bus driver has been charged with rape following an investigation by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.According to police, 51-year-old Byron M. Bump of Colesville was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into reports of sexual... Read More.

Stretch of highway officially designated Interstate 86

The New York State Department of Transportation has officially designated a stretch of State Route 17 in Broome and Tioga Counties as Interstate 86.The highway is now officially Interstate 86 between Exit 60 in Waverly and Exit 67 in Endicott.The 32-mile stretch was approved... Read More.

Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot set for this Sunday

The 2024 Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at the Athens High School gym on Sunday.This year’s event will once again feature a basketball clinic led by local high school coaches. Following the clinic, the players will be able to compete in the... Read More.