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It's school budget vote day across New York State. In the Owego-Apalachin School District, a 1% tax levy increase is proposed. It is the lowest increase of 15 school districts in the Broome-Tioga area.

In preparation for Memorial Day weekend, local police are stepping up their efforts to ensure drivers are using their seat belts. Now through June 2nd, police will be participating in the Annual Click it or Ticket Campaign. Patrols will focus their efforts to ensure... Read More.

Just one day after removing IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, President Obama has already found a replacement. He has appointed Daniel Werfel as the new acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Werfel is a Cornell University graduate, and is currently the Controller of... Read More.

The Oneida Indians have struck a deal with the Cuomo administration to guarantee exclusive territory for their central New York casino in exchange for an estimated $50 million in annual payments to the state. The proposed deal announced Thursday would be part of Gov. Andrew... Read More.

A teenage girl has been hospitalized after being hit by a car in the Town of Dryden. Sheriff's deputies say that on Tuesday a 16-year-old girl was crossing State Route 13 to try to catch a bus when she was struck by the side... Read More.

Governor Cuomo has announced that $760 million will be available in funding and tax credits for the third year of his economic development program. The money is part of Cuomo's regional program that employs 10 councils to help target investment across the state. The... Read More.

Fire broke out at a natural gas compressor station late Tuesday in Brooklyn Township, near Montrose, PA. The Williams Central Compressor Station in the 100 block of Turnpike Road caught fire shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday. The Susquehana County Sheriff's office originally... Read More.

The air traffic control tower at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will stay open. The Reducing Flight Delays Act restored funding to keep towers operating at 149 airports across the country. While the airports would have remained open, flight traffic would have... Read More.

A Bangs ambulance was hit by a van in Ithaca Sunday afternoon. Police said the accident happened just after 1 p.m. on the corner of West Green and Plain Streets. According to investigators, a Honda van tried to make a left hand... Read More.

Smokers will now have to put out their cigarettes if they want to enjoy the great outdoors in a state park. Governor Cuomo announced the state is expanding the number of smoke free areas at state parks, pools, historic sites, and beaches. ... Read More.

Kenseth Tough Enough at Darlington By: Dustin Long - mrn Matt Kenseth celebrated, Denny Hamlin sighed and Kyle Busch seethed after Saturday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway The Joe Gibbs Racing teammates were the focal point with Busch grabbing most of the attention until his... Read More.

We've all worried about a package being delivered, only to have it stolen from your doorstep or just never arrive all. Now, imagine that package contains your wedding bands. Even worse, a month later, you see your wedding bands for sale on Craigslist. ... Read More.