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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.

New York State officials reported Tuesday that the recently enacted budget includes measures to prevent STAR fraud and abuse, including a six-year ban during which those found to have knowingly provided false information on a STAR credit application will be barred from receiving STAR... Read More.