Central New York News

U.S. Representative Richard Hanna of the 22nd District has earned a perfect score from the National Education Association. Hanna is one of just three Republicans in the house to receive an 'A' rating. NEA Director of Government Relations Mary Kaiser said Hanna has proven his commitment to students most in need of a strong voice in early education...

OSWEGO, N.Y. (AP) — A hydroelectric company has agreed to pay $4 million and make $1.7 million in safety upgrades following the deaths of two fishermen who were swept away during a water release in central New York. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says Brookfield Renewable Energy Group agreed to the payments as part of an investigation that concluded there were a number of safety problems

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's new restrictions on ammunition sales take effect Wednesday 14th January, requiring all sellers to register with state police and buyers to appear in person to get bullets. It's part of the law pushed through a year ago by Gov...

The Community Foundation for South Central New York's community fund is now taking grant proposals from non-profits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. Grant proposals of up to $15,000 are available to organizations, municipalities or school districts for programs, capital projects, and operating expenses...

The National Weather Service at Binghamton has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for the afternoon and evening of Sunday, January 4th. The advisory is in effect from 3 pm until 10 pm, covering much of northeast Pennsylvania and all of central New York...

Those who failed to meet the December 31st deadline to register for the Star property tax exemption have been given an extension. The state tax department has announced they have extended the deadline to register for the Star program until early March, when they must tell local tax assessors who qualifies for the tax break...

On New Year's Eve state police investigated a two vehicle head-on crash in the Town of Newfield occurring around 5:00 pm. The initial investigation revealed that James Crosby, 19, of Vanetton was traveling north on State Route 34/96 when he crossed the center line, striking a Jeep Grand Cherokee operated by Samantha Aarnio, 31, of Spencer...