Trace Amounts of Radiation Detected in New York State

Minute traces of radioactive iodine have been found in recent monitoring of air and rainwater in New York State, dramatically below levels that would cause human health concerns, State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, said today. Commissioner Shah added we continue to advise New Yorkers... Read More.

Former Comptroller Hevesi Sentencing Postponed

Disgraced former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was scheduled to be sentenced on Monday for his role in a massive 'play-for-pay' scandal involving the state pension fund. Hevesi did not not show up in court and is reportedly in the hospital with internal bleeding. He... Read More.

Agreement Reached on New York State Budget

Governor Cuomo and leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly have reached agreement on a $132.5 billion budget. Cuomo announced the agreement in a rare Sunday meeting with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The budget will reduce spending by... Read More.

Man Prepares Lawsuit Against Oneonta

An attorney for Bradford Shanks, 39, is preparing a lawsuit in connection with a police brutality case in Oneonta. Shanks says officer Michael Breen used excessive force while Shanks was in custody on January 28. Shanks hired attorney Bryan Konoski who has offices in New York... Read More.

AmeriCorps Positions Offered Through Rural Health Network

Full Time or Part Time AmeriCorps Positions are being offered through the Rural Health Network Applications to work full, part-time or for the summer in a variety of positions are offered in the AmeriCorps program through the Rural Health Network of Whitney Point, NY. The RHNSCNY... Read More.

Elmira Heights School District Working To Close Budget Gap

The Elmira Heights school district is faced with a delicate situation."How can we find that magical balance that will give us an opportunity to provide for students and mitigate the tax levy impact on our community?" said district superintendent Mary Beth Fiore said. With a... Read More.

CCE to Present Gardening Workshop March 29th

Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County will host a workshop on starting a Veggie Garden with Tomatoes & Peppers. The clinic is Tuesday March 29th at 7pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County. Master Gardener Tony Antes will give a workshop on preplanning your garden,... Read More.

NFL Lockout Could Be Trouble For Cortland Businesses

Every August for the past two years, Cortland has become home to the New York Jets training camp and for businesses, Gang Green means another kind of green.  The Jets training camp brought 41,000 visitors and $6 million into Cortland last year. That's up... Read More.