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Police are handing out tickets for New York drivers who don't move over.  The Ambrose-Searles or "Move-Over" law went into effect in January 1st and in the Southern Tier, it is being actively enforced on the roads.  State Police are serious about making sure... Read More.

Joel Shelley was arraigned in Barton Town Court Wednesday on two felony charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and menacing a police officer. It took two state troopers to get Joel Shelley in and out of the police car Wednesday as he was... Read More.

Tuberculosis cases have declined in New York State during the past year. NY State health Commisioner Nirav Shah stated that Tuberculosis remains a global challenge, but New York continues to focus on helping to control the disease through effective diagnosis and treatment. There were 954 TB... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is a key agent in the delivery of Certificates of Origin. Do you export products? You may need a Certificate of Origin. A Certificate of Origin is a document required by foreign governments that validates the country of origin.... Read More.

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.

Senator Tom Libous says that he feels New York will have their budget submitted on time for the first time in a few years.  The State Senator who serves Broome, Tioga and Cheango Counties says that in Albany they have kind of put the... Read More.

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.