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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.

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.

The adult smoking rate in New York state has fallen to the lowest percentage since records were first recorded. The statewide, adult smoking rate is 14.2 percent, a 22 percent decline from 2011. The nationwide average is 15.5 Percent. Smoking among young adults from... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

According to the New York State Department of Health, cases of influenza rose by 54 percent over the past week. As of January 13th, 5,267 people have been hospitalized with influenza in New York State this season. During last year's flu season, there were... Read More.

Tompkins county Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Cornell Federal Credit Union in the Village of Lansing. The credit Union was robbed Wednesday at about 4:30PM. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Police are seeking a black man about... Read More.

Danica Patrick announced yesterday that Go Daddy will be her primary sponsor for the ‘Danica Double’ this coming racing season. Danica will be racing in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 to end her career. Danica will soon announce the name of the... Read More.

Former New York State assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will face retrial on corruption charges this coming April. The United States Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal in the case. Silver was convicted in 2015, but his conviction was overturned by the Second... Read More.

The Republican majority in the New York State Senate has released a portion of their legislative priorities for 2018. The agenda items disclosed on Tuesday revolve around the high taxes paid in the state. The Majority Conference will be making proposals to help those... Read More.