NY Districts May Install Stop-Arm Cameras on Buses

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus. In New York State, approximately 1.5 million students ride school buses to and from school every... Read More.

NY Gov. Cuomo Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation further decriminalizing marijuana use in New York State. The bill softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and allows for the expungement of some past convictions. Cuomo first proposed the measure in 2013, and again... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputies Made These Arrests

Krystal L. Lason, age 35, of 41 Pembleton Pl., Waverly, NY Arrested on 07/11/2019 at 6:20 PM for Unlawful Grow of Cannabis. This charge resulted from an investigation of unlawful growing of marijuana in the Town of Barton. Lason was issued an appearance ticket to appear... Read More.

New York Raises Minimum Age to 21 to Buy Tobacco

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Cuomo said in a statement that New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children. He added... Read More.

Remember: Buckle Up for Safety in New York State Parks

New York State Police, the New York State Park Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee are partnering to ensure that visitors to state parks are buckling up for safety. "BUNY in the Parks" is an enforcement and educational campaign to ensure that visiting motorists... Read More.

Deputies: Bad Day at Walmart for Cortland County Man

On June 28, deputies from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a larceny investigation. Prior to deputies arrival, the suspects fled on motorcycles. When officers arrived elsewhere in the area, they located a man matching the description of a possible... Read More.