Scholar Athlete of the Week: Brendan Kilpatrick
The Scholar Athlete of the Week is no stranger to giving back. In fact, he's giving new meaning to the phrase, when in Rome. This week we honor Brendan Kilpatrick.
View ArticleDA: Autopsy Results Could Lead to Murder Charges in Hornell Toddler's Death
The man charged in connection with the death of a Steuben County toddler made a brief appearance in court Thursday morning. Dakota Miller, 22, is charged with second-degree assault. Police said Miller...
View ArticlePartial Victory in Syracuse University's Jim Boeheim NCAA Suspension Appeal
Thursday the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee released its decision in response to Syracuse University men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim's appeal of his upcoming ACC suspension.
View ArticleDEC Cites Low Levels of Asbestos at Ithaca City Hall
The city was cited by the DEC because of the presence of asbestos found in floor tiles. The tiles were tested and levels of contamination are very low, so it?s been determined that employees can still...
View ArticleState Funding Crucial for Local Southern Tier Fire Departments
Across the state, fire department needs are quickly outpacing available resources. Senator Charles Schumer is hoping to change that, making a push for more federal funding. In the Southern Tier, those...
View ArticleCorning Incorporated CFO Retires After 42 Years
After more than four decades at Corning Incorporated, the company's chief financial officer has retired. Jim Flaws was part of Corning as it moved away from tableware and became a high-tech glass...
View ArticleU-E's Mackay Signs with Oregon State
Union-Endicott senior Emily Mackay signed her NLI to run track and cross country at Oregon State next year.
View ArticlePreston Selects Marinich as New Emergency Services Director
Broome County Executive Debbie Preston has appointed Jerry Marinich to the position. He?s currently chairman of the Broome County Legislature. Before that, he spend three decades with the Binghamton...
View ArticlePopular Ithaca Ice Rink Will Begin Renovations After Skating Season
A popular Ithaca ice skating rink will remain open for the upcoming winter. But come March, some major renovations are planned.
View ArticleBearcats Rally Falls Short at Brown
The BU women's basketball team outscored Brown in the second half, but fell 67-65.
View ArticleForks Earns First Hockey Win this Season
Chenango Forks got their first win of the season by outscoring Chenango Valley 4-3.
View ArticleLupardo Announces $15,000 Grant for County Humane Society
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced a $15,000 legislative grant for the Broome County Humane Society on Thursday. The shelter is currently home to more than 80 animals, with a lengthy waiting list of...
View ArticleExperts Weigh in on How to Talk to Children About Tragic Events
Mass shootings and tragic events have been in the headlines a lot recently. Many parents try to shield their children from this. However, it isn't always possible.
View ArticleElmira Mayor Calls on Federal Leaders to Extend Tax Credits
Elmira?s mayor is joining local advocates calling on federal leaders to extend the earned income and child tax credits, both set to expire at the end of next year.
View ArticleUlster County Sheriff, on Facebook, Encourages Licensed Firearm Owners to...
The sheriff wrote a social media post in the wake of the mass shooting in California, urging residents to protect themselves by carrying their handguns. His post quickly went viral. Our J'nelle Agee...
View ArticleMultiple Arrests After Drug Raid in Dickinson
Sheriff's deputies said they confiscated about 20 grams of both heroin and marijuana, a loaded handgun, and more than 30 hypodermic needles after a drug raid at the Econo Lodge Motel in Dickinson.
View ArticleBath Man Arrested, Charged with Rape in Hornell
Hornell police have arrested a Bath man and charged him in a rape and burglary.
View ArticleBrownfield Opportunity Could Give New Life to Old Industrial Buildings
There's new hope for several long-dormant properties in Broome County, as Governor Cuomo added 11 new sites to the list of brownfield opportunity areas.
View ArticleHighway Bill Secures Funding for Public Transit Companies
While crunching the numbers for this upcoming year, Centro leaders had serious concerns, looking at a loss of millions of dollars in revenue from the federal government. But those worries have since...
View ArticleHorseheads and Elmira Heights Residents Reject School District Merger
Two Chemung County school districts that had been considering a merger have thrown out any plans for consolidation. Elmira Heights and Horseheads residents voted overwhelmingly against merging at a...
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