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A Sayre man remains in jail this morning after Athens police charged him with felony strangulation. That counts was filed against 24-year-old Michael Jones. Police also charged him with simple assault, harassment with physical contact and disorderly conduct. Arraigned in court, he was remanded... Read More.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $4.5 million has been awarded to 13 animal shelters and humane societies across the state through the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund. The funding will support construction, renovation and expansion projects.  No funds were awarded locally.

Five people are facing drug charges following an investigation by Ithaca-based troopers. While following up on a previous methamphetamine manufacturing investigation Troopers located materials and the remnants of materials used to manufacture methamphetamine at 3 Congers Mobile Home Park in Freeville.  As a result... Read More.

The Child Victims Act passed in the New York State Legislature on Monday more than a decade after the bill was introduced…that from Albany TV station WTEN. The bill passed with unanimous support in the NY Senate and passed in the Assembly by a... Read More.

26 school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. Although the same numbers of districts were designated in fiscal stress last year, many of the entities in this year’s list have changed. The... Read More.

Senator Fred Akshar has released his latest in a series of online surveys that he says is an effort to listen his constituents. Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh in on the Governor's proposal to legalize recreational marijuana.  Governor Cuomo estimates that legalization... Read More.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Sunday a bottle bill expansion and a plastic bag ban will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. To combat litter, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment for future generations, the Governor is advancing legislation to... Read More.

From the American Red Cross:The holiday season has passed, but the effects of seasonal activities and holiday travel are having a lasting effects on the blood supply. A holiday donation shortfall has prompted  the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet... Read More.

It's the second weekend in January -- holiday lights are down, decorations are packed away until next Christmas, kids are back in school, Valentine's Day gifts are already stocked in local retail stores ... even a Cadbury creme Easter egg display is set up in... Read More.

A Montrose woman has died following a freak head-on collision on Route 706 in Bridgewater Township. Police said that a Ford Focus rear-ended a Nissan Rogue, forcing the Focus into the oncoming lane. The Focus was then hit head-on by a pickup truck. The... Read More.

New York State has announced that up to $10 million in capital funding is available to expand addiction treatment services. The funding will support the development of up to 40 new withdrawal and stabilization or residential treatment beds across the state. The funding will... Read More.