Regional News

Illegal firearms possession leads to arrests in Otsego County residence following joint operation by law enforcement.

After looking at the issue of medical marijuana from all aspects, the New York State Assembly and Governor Cuomo reached an agreement Thursday on this issue.

The New York State Senate passed a bill Wednesday sponsored by Senator Tom Libous that would prohibit unnecessary piercings or permanent tattooing of companion animals.

Emergency Services officials in Chenango County say, of the over 30 fire companies in the county, almost every one was called into service overnight June 17 to respond to damage caused by strong thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado with winds of up to 100 miles per hour touched down in Verona in Oneida County at around 10 p...

If you happened to sleep through last night's doozy of a thunderstorm, then you are waking up to the surprise of road closure announcements, a school closing, and widespread power failures.

Several thousand New York State Electric and Gas customers are slowly getting power back on after strong storms overnight downed trees and power lines in the NYSEG service area. Over 1,200 customers were without electricity early this morning in Chenango County had power interrupted while over 700 locations in Northern Broome County were waiting to have power restored early this morning... Read Mo

The little-known Chikungunya virus, which has no vaccine, has been confirmed in the continental United States. Here's what you should know.

The New York State Department of Transportation is planning to replace the Route 17-C bridge over Cayuta Creek in Waverly. The D.O.T. is looking to replace the 85 year old span that is currently posted for 17 tons.  The beams and deck were replaced 38 years ago and the deck is currently showing signs of deterioration with cracking and leaking...

A report issued by State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli shows state agencies were late 87% of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers last year.

Legislation to continue a moratorium on drilling for natural gas in New York State for three years is being handed over to the State Senate. The Assembly has approved an extension on the ban on hydraulic fracture drilling until 2017 to allow for more study of the impact of facking to residents’ health and the environment...