NYSEG Restoring Power to 188,000 Customers

NYSEG says it took 2,000 employees working through the weekend to restore power to nearly 188,000 customers across upstate New York. Friday’s inclement weather froze many trees and brought down many power lines. Although the Binghamton area fared better than most areas... Read More.

State Emergency Ops Center Activated for Storm

The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated as this complex storm system impacts the state through this evening, bringing strong winds, heavy snow, and rain. Senior administration officials have been deployed to Regional Emergency Operations Centers in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton, Albany,... Read More.

New Flu Cases Beginning to Decline

For the first time since being categorized as geographically widespread, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases has decreased. Last week, 13,703 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the New York State Department of Health and the number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for... Read More.

Broome County Partners With Keenan Pharmacy

Officials in Broome County believe a new partnership could save $10 million locally.On Thursday, the county announced it will join the Keenan Pharmacy Purchasing Coalition. Leaders said joining the coalition will save Broome County about 21% of its current annual prescription plan cost. That... Read More.

New Push to Eliminate START-UP New York

There is a new push in Albany to end the START-UP New York economic development program. The republicans in the State Senate are proposing that $44.5 million in advertising money for START-UP be re-directed to advertising for tourism. The START-UP Program has been severely... Read More.

New York State Provides Grant to Fight Breast Cancer

The State of New York has provided $37.7 million in funding as part of the "Get Screened, No Excuses" initiative to improve access to breast cancer screening for New Yorkers. The Funds are being used to support educators in community settings, make patient navigators... Read More.

Flu Cases Continue to Rise

As the number of influenza cases continue to rise, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for action. He wants federal health officials to dispatch a flu surveillance team to New York.It would help local health care workers and state health officials study the virus. ... Read More.

Tompkins County Man Sentenced for Rape

A Tompkins county man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the attempted rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ithaca. 49-year-old Ray Dennis was found guilty in November of attempted rape and endangering the welfare of a child. Dennis will be subject... Read More.