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Pickett: New law boosts reimbursement rates for EMS companies in Pennsylvania

Thursday, October 26 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG -- Legislation that provides higher reimbursement rates for emergency medical services (EMS) providers in Pennsylvania, supported by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), was signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro this week.“EMS companies in the Northern Tier have been in crisis and are struggling... Read More.

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.

Broome sheriff warns of scam callers impersonating law enforcement officers

Monday, June 5 by Bill Moyer

(Dickinson, NY) - Scammers impersonating Broome County sheriff’s detectives and deputies are contacting Broome County residents in an effort to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are warned not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to... Read More.

NYS and Southern Tier law enforcement on roads for Memorial Day STOP-DWI

Friday, May 26 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police and Southern Tier law enforcement participate in the Memorial Day Weekend STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign to crackdown on drunk and impaired driving.The statewide STOP-DWI Memorial Weekend effort starts Friday and runs through Monday.The funding for this high visibility engagement... Read More.

Twin Tiers Law enforcement agencies on patrol this weekend to crackdown on DWI

Friday, February 10 by Bill Moyer

It's the Super bowl weekend in the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania, and the annual Super Bowl Weekend STOP-DWI Campaign is underway through Monday.Reminder: law enforcement agencies in the Twin Tiers are on the road with extra patrols... Read More.

Rep. Pickett: PA law requires you to remove snow from vehicles after snowfall

Thursday, December 22 by Bill Moyer

Pa. House Rep. Tina Pickett, whose district includes Bradford County, has reminded her constituents of a new state law now in effect that requires them to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours after heavy snow or ice storms.

Owego police, other Tier law enforcement officers, make multiple felony arrests

Thursday, December 8 by Bill Moyer

Owego police arrested Robert D.,Cassin, 51, Newark Valley NY, for Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (Felony), for violating an Order of Protection. Cassin was turned over to Tioga County Sheriff’s custody for arraignment at Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court and Released on His... Read More.

Former law enforcement officer in Southern Tier arrested for misconduct and for criminal sex act

Thursday, December 8 by Bill Moyer

(Newfield, NY) - New York State Police arrested Kristofor O’Rourke, age 29, of Newfield, NY, on November 28 and charged him with 3rd degree Criminal Sex Act and and Official Misconduct.O’Rourke who was last employed by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office was previously employed... Read More.

New York State law enforcement announces statewide crackdown on speeding till Aug. 21

Monday, August 15 by Bill Moyer

(New York) - New York State has announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be increasing patrols to target speeding now till August 21. Speed Awareness week is a high-visibility enforcement campaign supported by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to cutdown on speeding... Read More.

Owego police, other Southern Tier Law Enforcement agencies make felony arrests

Wednesday, May 25 by Bill Moyer

Owego police arrested Donald B. Russell, 61, Apalachin, for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (Felony), and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Misdemeanor), following an investigation of damage to a vehicle on Erie Street. Russell was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Village of... Read More.

Southern Tier law enforcement make felony arrests for drugs, firearms, burglary

Monday, February 21 by Bill Moyer

Owego police arrested Joseph A. Alliger, 45, Scranton PA, for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B-Felony) and Criminal Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fourth Degree (C-Felony), following a Traffic Stop. Alliger was arraigned in Tioga County Centralized Arraignment Court by... Read More.

Tioga County law enforcement seizes marijuana, cannabis products at four sites

Tuesday, February 15 by Bill Moyer

(Tioga County, NY) - On February 11 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at 715 State Route 17C in the Town of Owego, 57 North Main St. in the Village of Nichols, and 376 Broad St. in the... Read More.

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