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New York State honors fallen firefighter

Tuesday, November 19 by Pat McDonald

Flags across New York State were flown at half-staff on Monday to honor a firefighter who died in a recent wildfire.18-year-old Dariel Vasquez was killed while battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire in Orange County. He serves as a New York State Parks, Recreation and...

Guthrie announces major expansion to RPH Towanda campus, honors local family

Monday, November 11 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie is thrilled to announce the naming of the Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus Emergency Department in honor of a family deeply rooted in the community, and unveil plans for its expansion and renovation to further our goal of providing high-quality care...

Chenango Valley High School honors AJ Presto during Homecoming game

Monday, October 21 by Pat McDonald

Chenango Valley High School honored senior AJ Presto during the Warriors Homecoming football game against Owego on Friday night.Presto suffered a severe spinal injury in a swimming accident in early June.Chenango Valley wore custom football jerseys and had t-shirts made for the student section...

Pickett honors McConnell family for years of fire service

Wednesday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

Pennsylvania State Representative Tina Pickett honored the McConnell family of South Waverly for their service in the fire department for over seven decades.A memorial bench honoring the McConnell family was dedicated on Saturday at the Richard L. Bentley Community Park in South Waverly.According to...

Greater Valley Chamber honors former director Eleanor Hill; gives out annual awards

Thursday, March 31 by Bill Moyer

(Sayre, Pa.) - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 26th Annual United Valley Business Banquet at the Best Western Grand Victorian Inn in Sayre Wednesday night. The dinner was largely dedicated to the memory of long-time Greater Valley Chamber Executive Director Eleanor Hill...

NYS DOT: (Matt) ‘Howe’s Plow’ honors Owego highway worker killed by distracted driver

Wednesday, February 9 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez has christened "Howe’s Plow" as the winner of DOT's first "Name a Plow" contest, which has held at last summer's New York State Fair. The winning name is a tribute to...

After 10-win season, five Waverly Wolverines get New York State Class C all-state honors

Thursday, January 20 by Bill Moyer

By TIM BIRNEY / Valley Sports Report(Waverly, NY) — After a historic 2021 football season, Waverly had five players honored with New York State Class C all-state recognition by the New York State Sportswriters Association.Sophomore quarterback Joey Tomasso and junior placekicker Ryan Clark were...

Highway Workers Memorial: Honors workers who died maintaining New York’s highway

Monday, July 19 by Bill Moyer

A new memorial honoring fallen highway workers across New York state is currently under construction and will be unveiled at the 2021 Great New York State Fair. The memorial, which will be located near the midway entrance and west of the Horticulture Building, is...

Sen. Akshar Honors Sheriff Deputies, Police and Staff for Saving Officer’s Life

Monday, October 26 by Bill Moyer

Sen. Fred Akshar (R-52nd District) was joined by Binghamton Mayor Rich David and officials from the Binghamton Police Department and the sheriff’s offices from both Broome and Tioga counties to recognize four individuals for their quick action in saving the life of a law...

Akshar Honors Hospital Heroes’ Vanessa Moschak as 2020 Woman of Distinction

Tuesday, September 8 by Bill Moyer

Sen. Fred Akshar (R-52nd District) has recognized Hospital Heroes organizer Vanessa Moschak as his NYS Senate 2020 Woman of Distinction for the 52nd Senate District. An assistant principal at Broome-Tioga BOCES, Vanessa Moschak is the founder of the Binghamton Hospital Heroes Meals volunteer group,...

Vestal Student to Play with Honors Symphony at Carnegie Hall

Tuesday, December 24 by Bill Moyer

Karson Smith, a junior at Vestal High School, has been selected for the 2020 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Karson will perform in February with the High School Honors Symphony Orchestra. Participation in one of the five Honors Ensembles is limited...