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One person killed, one injured in accident on State Route 17 near Owego

Thursday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed and another was injured after a tractor trailer and motorcycle collided on State Route 17 eastbound near the Town of Owego on Thursday afternoon.According to the New York State Police, the crash occurred at around 1 p.m. and one fatality... Read More.

NYS Department of Transportation announces road closure on State Route 17 East

Wednesday, July 10 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 17 eastbound will be closed between Exit 65 in Owego and Exit 67 in Endicott starting on Thursday, July 11 at 11:30 p.m. until Friday, July 12 at 6 a.m.The closure... Read More.

Report: MTA needs to cut $17 billion to replace congestion toll money

Wednesday, June 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York City’s transit system needs to slash $17 billion from its capital plan after Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on a congestion... Read More.

CBO: U.S. budget deficit at $1.7 trillion over past year

Wednesday, June 12 by The Center Square

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week revealed the magnitude of the federal deficit, growing to $1.7 trillion in one year, as the national public debt reached

17 state AGs sue Biden admin. for allowing foreign farmworkers to unionize

Wednesday, June 12 by The Center Square

A group of 17 state attorneys general, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration this week over a rule that allows... Read More.

Guard rail work to impact travel early Friday morning on State Route 17 in Owego

Thursday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

Motorists traveling east on State Route 17 in Owego should expect delays in the early morning hours on Friday due to roadwork.According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the eastbound late of 17 will be closed between Exit 65 and Exit 66... Read More.

17 state coalition sues to block California rule requiring ZEV trucking

Tuesday, May 14 by The Center Square

A 17 state coalition led by Nebraska is suing California for creating ZEV standards for trucking fleets that set down even a single tire in California, saying the... Read More.

Senators from 17 states want Postal Service to pause 10-year plan to save $160B

Thursday, May 9 by The Center Square

A bipartisan group of 26 U.S. senators from 17 states are urging leaders of the U.S. Postal Service to delay execution of its strategic plan. ... Read More.

More than 1.7 million illegal entries in first six months of fiscal 2024

Tuesday, April 23 by The Center Square

More than 1.7 million foreign nationals have illegally entered the U.S. in the first six months of fiscal 2024, the greatest number for this time period in U.S.... Read More.

Vestal Police: Teenager charged with 2nd degree manslaughter in VHS student’s death

Monday, December 5 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) -- Vestal police have reported their investigation into the November 24 motor vehicle accident, that killed a Vestal High School senior student, has concluded with charges filed against the (unnamed) 17-year-old operator of the vehicle:Manslaughter, 2nd degree, C Felony; Criminal Possession... Read More.

PA State Police annual ‘Operation Nighthawk’ nets 492 DUI arrests; 17 by Towanda troopers

Wednesday, August 17 by Bill Moyer

(Harrisburg, PA) – Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrests of 492 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a recent two-day detail known as "Operation Nighthawk." The enforcement initiative marked its 20th anniversary last weekend with a statewide campaign.State... Read More.

NYS Troopers watch for dangerous driving during Operation Hardhat on Route 17 in Owego

Wednesday, April 13 by Bill Moyer

(Tioga County, NY) - It’s that time of the year ... construction season. Motorists across New York State will see lots of orange signs and cones along the roadways in the spring and summer,... Read More.