Local Property Tax Levies Rising in New York State

Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report just released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005... Read More.

Endicott Police Bomb Squad Gets $100K State Grant

New funding has been awarded in New York State to improve the capabilities of bomb squads to locate and prevent emergencies caused by improvised explosive devices. The Village of Endicott is one of a dozen communities to be selected in the grant program. $100,000... Read More.

Read About 17 Owego Projects Funded By $10M NY Award

Enhance Waterfront Accessibility and Recreational Opportunities: Provide access at key locations to the Susquehanna River and Owego Creek waterfronts and create connections between the Riverwalk and waterfront parks, increasing the use of these resources, drawing activity to existing and future businesses along Front Street,... Read More.

New York Raises Minimum Age to 21 to Buy Tobacco

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Cuomo said in a statement that New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children. He added... Read More.

Remember: Buckle Up for Safety in New York State Parks

New York State Police, the New York State Park Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee are partnering to ensure that visitors to state parks are buckling up for safety. "BUNY in the Parks" is an enforcement and educational campaign to ensure that visiting motorists... Read More.

Owego Little League Will Host U10 NY State Tournament

Owego Little League (OLL) is preparing to host the New York 10U Little League Championship at the Hyde Park Little League fields from July 20 to 25. Opening Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, July 20 at noon. The tournament will bring championship 10-years-and-under... Read More.

Search for Apalachin Boy Gets State Recognition

A wildland search in the town of Owego made the DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights. At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police requested DEC Forest Rangers to respond to a search of a missing 13-year-old boy in Apalachin. The boy had been missing from... Read More.