3 Assemblymen Respond to State of the State

Local state representatives we talked to are on board with the governor’s plans. Assemblyman Christopher Friend, a Republican, is just starting his first term. “I was very optimistic and energized by what Andrew Cuomo had to say (Wednesday),” he said. “This is just what we need... Read More.

2 Facing Charges for Elmira Boy's "Abduction"

Two people have been charged in connection with the Amber Alert issued for a young Elmira boy. Authorities say 3-year-old Jacob Ryan Ruben Davila was not abducted. He was found safe and sound at a hotel in Henrietta Wednesday. Police say the boy’s mother, Stephanie, let... Read More.

Ashline in Court for Preliminary Hearing

The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and baby son earlier this year was in court Tuesday. Bryan Ashline was in Steuben County Court for a hearing to decide what evidence will be allowed in his trial. Five witnesses took the stand, police officers who participated... Read More.

Former Contractor Sentenced to Weekends in Jail

A former Broome County contractor has been sentenced to weekends in jail for bilking customers out of nearly $30,000. Robert Cavanaugh will have to work weekends in the Broome County Jail for the next four months. He was also sentenced to five years of probation. Cavanaugh,... Read More.

Fire Destroys Litchfield Township Home

A Bradford County man is homeless after his modular home was completely destroyed by a fire Tuesday. No one was home when flames broke out at the Litchfield Township residence of Rod Arnold around 11am. Litchfield Fire Chief Joe Drake says firemen tried to attack... Read More.

Elmira Police Chief Honored on Last Day

Retiring Elmira Police Chief Scott Drake was brought to tears Tuesday night as he walked out of City Hall for the last time. 50 of the city’s police officers and support staff were lined up for one last salute to their chief while his family... Read More.

Police Looking for Liquor Store Robber

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find the person who robbed a liquor store in New Berlin. The robbery was reported at 5pm Monday at New Berlin Liquors on North Main Street. The sheriff’s office says the robber assaulted the... Read More.

$200K Grant to Help Build Park in Bradford Co.

Pennsylvania has announced a $200,000 grant that will help pay for the construction of a park to honor veterans from Bradford County. The Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park is planned for Towanda. Organizers say the state grant is just part of the $500,000 they need... Read More.

Woman Accused of Attempting to Defraud Charity

An Elmira woman has been charged with attempting to defraud a charity. 49-year-old Carmen Vasquez is facing a charge of attempted petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Elmira Police say the woman signed up five children, who do not exist, to receive gifts from the Arctic League... Read More.

West Elmira Police Chief Injured in Crash

A Chemung County police chief was injured when his patrol car was struck in an intersection Monday. The sheriff’s office says West Elmira Police Chief Peter Michalko was struck in the driver’s side door around 7:30am at the intersection of Water Street and the Demarest... Read More.

Cuomo, Staff, Agree to Pay Cuts

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that he is cutting his own salary. In an effort to show how serious he is about curbing the state’s spending, the governor announced a plan Monday to cut his $179,000 salary by 5 percent, or nearly $9,000. Cuomo... Read More.