Operation Hard Hat: 28 Tickets for Work Zone Violations

Photos Courtesy of New York State PoliceThe New York State Police and the Department of Transportation were out Tuesday working together to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving through active construction and maintenance work zones.  The operation... Read More.

Tractor Trailer On Fire in Owego

According to various reports, we have been notified of a tractor trailer on fire on Southside Drive in Owego, NY.  We are unsure what has caused the fire.  Owego Police Department, Owego Fire, Owego EMS, and NYS DOT are on scene.  As of 1:55... Read More.

Benefits Up for Families of Police and Fire Killed on Duty

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation increasing special accidental death benefits for spouses and children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Specifically, the new law increases cost of living benefits by 3 percent for the deceased's spouse or the deceased's... Read More.

Homer Firefighter Dies During Department Training

 The Homer Fire Department, in Cortland County, is deeply saddened to report the line of duty death of Firefighter Robert Bush on Saturday, October 19 at a fire department training.Statement below from Homer Chief Mahlon Irish Jr:I'm very sad to report that we (Homer... Read More.

Gov. Cuomo: NY Petty Offense Convictions to Be Sealed

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, which amends the criminal procedure law to clarify that individuals convicted of petty offenses will have their records sealed by default. Sealed records will not be available to any person, or public or private agency, unless a judge... Read More.

Chenango Man Parks on Cortland Road, Takes A Nap

Here's something you don't see everyday. Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded early Sunday morning to an intersection along State Route 215 in the Town of Cortlandville for a report of a sleeping motorist parked on the road. The operator was identified... Read More.