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New NYS law effective Tuesday to protect consumers from gift card scams

Wednesday, June 21 by Bill Moyer

New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez reminded businesses that a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams went into effect June 20. All businesses selling gift cards are required to display a notice at or near where any gift card... Read More.

Security upgrades, including guards, in effect at Tioga County office building

Tuesday, April 11 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) – Martha Sauerbrey, chairwoman of the Tioga County Legislature, reports a major upgrade in security took effect Monday at the Ronald E. Dougherty Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.As of Monday, Security Guards will greet visitors as they enter the building and... Read More.

Traffic change effective Monday on Route 199 construction project in Sayre and Athens

Monday, July 25 by Bill Moyer

On Monday, July 25, southbound traffic will be switched to the northbound lane of Route 199 (Keystone Avenue), while the contractor begins construction in the southbound lane between Stevenson Street and Woodworth Street.The contractor, Kriger Construction will continue work on this full depth pavement... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: Cuomo to resign, effective in 14 days, Hochul to become NY governor

Tuesday, August 10 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he will resign, not immediately, but effective in 14 days. It. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become governor.Cuomo's resignation comes amid national calls for him to step down after an independent investigation found he sexually sexually harassed at least... Read More.

United Way Bradford County executive director Kerri Strauss resigns Wednesday

Tuesday, March 30 by Bill Moyer

The Board Directors of United Way Bradford County would like to inform the community that their beloved Executive Director, Kerri Strauss, has submitted her resignation effective March 31.“Kerri’s guidance during her tenure has not only strengthened our organization, but she has become a... Read More.

Tioga County Legislature Approves New Recycling Local Law Effective January 1

Tuesday, October 13 by Bill Moyer

On Tuesday, October 13, the Tioga County Legislature passed a resolution repealing the former recycling law and establishing the new Tioga County Mandatory Source Separation Law effective as of January 1, 2021. As part of this process, the Legislature held a... Read More.

Chemung County Closes All Schools Effective at End of Classes on Monday

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss has closed all schools in the county effective at the end of classes on Monday, March 16, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The schools will be closed until Monday, April 14.Moss said students, teachers and... Read More.

New NY Law Effective Today : 21 Years Old to Buy Tobacco

Wednesday, November 13 by Bill Moyer

The legal age for sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes in New York is raised from 18 to 21 today. New York’s Tobacco 21 law received bipartisan support last spring, following a December 2018 announcement by the U.S. Surgeon General, alerting the public that... Read More.