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Schumer announces high-speed rail manufacturing facility coming to Horseheads

Tuesday, September 10 by Pat McDonald

Press release from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Office:Following his relentless advocacy for Upstate NY, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday announced that Siemens Mobility has heeded his calls and will build its first-of-its-kind high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New... Read More.

Waverly man arrested following high-speed chase

Thursday, August 1 by Pat McDonald

A Waverly man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Sayre on July 19th.According to police, 26-year-old Logan C. Dondero was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, evading arrest, driving while operating privilege suspended, reckless driving ... Read More.

Hochul announces $18 million in funding for high-speed internet in Southern Tier

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

Thousands of residents in the Southern Tier will soon have access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a federal grant.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that as part of the ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program, over 4,200 homes and businesses across Chemung, Tioga,... Read More.

Congress investigates California’s $128 billion high-speed rail project

Thursday, May 30 by The Center Square

Congress is investigating California’s $128 billion high speed rail project, demanding the California High Speed Rail Authority provide information on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “justification for continuing... Read More.

Waverly man arrested after allegedly leading police on high-speed chase

Wednesday, May 15 by Pat McDonald

A Waverly man is in the Bradford County Jail after police say he led them on a chase that reached speeds over 100 miles per hour on Sunday.According to Athens Township Police, 37-year-old Cody J. Blake was arrested following a chase that stretched over... Read More.

Local legislators announce investment to improve access to high-speed internet in Bradford County

Sunday, April 21 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced last week that Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is being awarded nearly $4.8 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110).“This... Read More.

Owego man gets 3 to 10 years in Pa. state prison following high-speed chase

Tuesday, March 26 by Pat McDonald

An Owego man, who is currently in the Bradford County Jail, has been sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison after leading police on a high-speed chase last May.According to Bradford County District Attorney Richard Wilson, 34-year-old Jory M. Ball received the... Read More.

Broome sheriff’s patrol car damaged in high-speed pursuit and foot chase

Friday, May 19 by Bill Moyer

Routine speed enforcement in the Town of Dickinson led to a high-speed pursuit through the Town of Chenango and Johnson City and continued on foot before a Binghamton man was taken into custody by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.On May 18, around... Read More.

Southern Tier Regional Board takes lead to expand high-speed broadband

Tuesday, November 16 by Bill Moyer

Jen Gregory, Executive Director of the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board (“Southern Tier 8”) has announced “Project Connect,” a major initiative to connect the agency’s entire eight-county region to high-speed broadband. High-speed broadband is the critical infrastructure needed to drive major economic revitalization and... Read More.