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New York state investigators will again crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol at summer concerts and at bars this season. Investigators from the Department of Motor Vehicles, State Liquor Authority, State Parks Police and local law... Read More.

New York State Police are continuing a campaign today that targets speeding and aggressive drivers. “Speed Week” enforcement campaign began last Thursday and runs through Wednesday, June 12. Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate New York’s... Read More.

Tioga County and the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency are recognizing June as PTSD Awareness Month. On June 19, the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency will be hosting a second community conversation entitled, “The War Within”, Part 2. This will be a facilitated conversation involving... Read More.

Sen. Fred Akshar helped induct SSg. Willis W. Smith this week posthumously into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Akshar said Willis devoted his life to serving his country and community, both at home and abroad. Akshar presented the honor to... Read More.

State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. The STOP-DWI enforcement period starts Friday and runs through Monday. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and... Read More.

New York political leaders have announced that the FY 2020 Enacted Budget includes legislation that will provide sweeping new protections for student loan borrowers. The protections require companies servicing student loans held by New Yorkers to obtain a state license and meet standards consistent... Read More.

Steuben County leaders are voicing their strong approval of the Federal Communications Commission's stern warning regarding New York's misuse of cell phone fees intended by law to pay for 911 center operations. It’s a position shared by most Southern Tier counties. New York puts more... Read More.

Shortly after 12 am Thursday, a Broome County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a call of a motor vehicle accident with someone driving through a cemetery in the Town of Nanticoke. While responding, there was a call of a vehicle theft from the Octagon Inn... Read More.

New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker has announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in the state. This declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are typically present. Flu activity... Read More.

An effort to ban the declawing of cats in New York is moving through the New York Legislature. According to the Associated Press, the agriculture committee advanced the measure Tuesday. Supporters hailed the move, but the bill must pass a second committee before going... Read More.