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Former Southern Tier Congressman Maurice Hinchey will be laid to rest today in Saugerties, New York. Hinchey died last week at 79 years of age from a terminal neurological disorder. Services will be held this morning at 10AM at St. John the Evangelist Church.... Read More.

An Ohio man has been charged with reckless endangerment, after shooting a pickup truck that he mistook for a deer. The incident happened late morning Friday in Chautauqua County. The bullet hit the engine and disabled the truck. On Wednesday, also in Chautauqua County,... Read More.

The State Police are reminding pistol permit holders of the upcoming deadline to complete recertification of their permit. Recent changes to New York State Penal Law require license holders to recertify every 5 years. Individuals who were issued a Pistol License before January... Read More.

Two adults and 14 children were displaced by a fire Monday morning according to the American Red Cross.The fire, at 144 Swan Hill Road in Nanticoke, was reported around 7:15 a.m.The fire started in the home's chimney and spread throughout the roof according to... Read More.

Firefighters responded to a large fire at the Brackney Inn, in Susquehanna County Friday afternoon. Police say an upstairs tenant reported a fire in his apartment and ran to the restaurant for help. The tenant then attempted to grab a fire extinguisher, but was not... Read More.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters across New York State who have been diagnosed with certain cancers. Right now, volunteer firefighters are eligible for accidental disability and death benefits through Workers' Compensation if they are injured... Read More.

A former Trumansburg police officer is on the run after escaping custody Tuesday night. Andrew Jacobsen was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a home and stealing several thousand dollars worth of jewelry. He escaped custody shortly after 6PM on Tuesday. Jacobsen was fired from the... Read More.

A Federal Appeals court has overturned the 2015 conviction of former New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. The conviction on Bribary and Extortion charges alleged that Skelos and his son had used his position in Albany to provide the son with a... Read More.

The 5th Annual Waverly Fall Festival is this Saturday. The event will have craft vendors, music, free pumpkins for kids, even a Martial Arts demonstration. Visitors can shop Waverly for antiques, beads, gifts, clothing, accessories, records, and more. Restaurants will be open for lunch,... Read More.

Binghamton University held its Fall job fair yesterday. More than 130 employers were on hand for several thousand students seeking internships, as well as part-time and full-time jobs. Recruiters on hand included M&T Bank, IBM and Pepsi/Frito-Lay.

Governor Cuomo has announced that 10 Helicopters and 55 Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard deployed to Florida on Monday to assist in the response to Hurricane Irma. Helicopters departed from Ronkonkoma, Latham and Rochester yesterday, flying to Richmond, Virginia. They will... Read More.

Help is on the way to Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana from New York’s Air National Guard. The personnel and aircraft include 104 Air Guard personnel, including rescue teams, maintenance and support staff, three rescue helicopters, one rescue plane and several boats and... Read More.