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Tioga Downs will begin their horse racing season tomorrow with their 10th annual Derby Fest. On the same day as the Kentucky Derby, Tioga Downs will offer harness horse racing, giveaways, a Derby hat contest, live music, and fireworks. The casino will also offer... Read More.

NYSEG says all customers in the Southern Tier will have their power restored by 1pm today after Monday's damaging thunderstorms. More than 60,000 customers lost power in our region after the storms rolled through, but 57,000 of those had their services restored by last... Read More.

Tioga Downs Casino held their annual kickoff event last night before they begin their 12th season of harness horse racing on Saturday. Regional Vice President of Racing and Simulcast Jason Settlemoir says we have some of the best horse racing in the world right... Read More.

This week is the 35th annual Police Memorial Week in the Southern Tier. Members of local law enforcement gathered for a memorial service on Monday and their annual breakfast yesterday. Today they will be playing their golf tournament at the Links at Hiawatha. Displays... Read More.

Tioga Downs marked another milestone yesterday, as employees signed the final beam that was raised into place on the new Hotel and Conference Center. The casino is planning to open the 161-room hotel in November and the event center in December. Also yesterday,... Read More.

Sir Paul McCartney is coming to the Carrier Dome. The founding member of The Beatles will play the Dome for the first time ever on Sept. 23. Tickets range from $30 to $275 and will go on sale at 10am on Monday online at... Read More.

Senator Fred Akshar will host three more town hall meetings this weekend, including an event Sunday in Owego. Akshar is inviting constituents in the 52nd Senate District to join him and discuss issues around our region and state. He will be... Read More.

An internationally-acclaimed theatre organist will perform at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton tomorrow. Scottish-born David Gray will perform at 7:30pm presented by the Binghamton Theater Organ Society. Gray will pair with local trumpeter Frank Gabriel Campos for tomorrow's concert. Tickets cost $20 for adults,... Read More.

The first step for the horse racing season at Tioga Downs will be held Friday, as horses are invited for the first round of qualifiers at the track. Qualifiers will begin at noon. Two additional qualifiers will be held at noon... Read More.

After months of waiting, April the Giraffe finally had her baby on Saturday at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. The baby boy was born around 10am and took his first steps later in the day. He stands 5-foot-9-inches tall and weighs 129 pounds. The... Read More.

The local Rotary district has received money to help with the fight against the heroin and opioid epidemic in seven counties of New York. The grant will enable the purchase of medical equipment and supplies for the expansion of the Addiction Center of Broome... Read More.

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park will officially open next Saturday, April 22 with half-price admission for the day. After next Saturday, the zoo will be open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm daily. A members-only night will be held from 5-7pm... Read More.