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Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season Cancelled
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According to the team, Major League Baseball will not provide players for affiliated teams for the 2020 season.
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New York Assembly Primary Results: Angelino Claims Victory In 122nd, Kelles Ahead In 125th
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Absentee ballots will be counted next week
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Outgoing Assemblywoman Lifton Endorses Lesser In Crowded Primary
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“He’s very knowledgeable, and cares about the whole range of issues that are important to this district”
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Binghamton Officials React To Fire At Recreation Park
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“I don’t want that to be what people remember out of yesterday’s demonstration.”
Andrew Cuomo
Updated: After Confusion, Southern Tier Enters Phase Two
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Local officials complained about a lack of communication with state officials leading up to today.
App NEWS
Binghamton Looks To Expand Outdoor Space When Restaurant Seating Reopens
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Dine-in service is part of phase three of reopening
App NEWS
Retiring State Senator Endorses Angelino For New York Assembly
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in June’s GOP Primary
Akshar Endorses Angelino In GOP Primary For Assembly Seat
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in the GOP Primary.
Antonio Delgado
As Partisan Debate Stalls COVID Relief, Delgado Hopes For Small Community Aid
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“Our state and local budgets are hemorrhaging”
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New York Attorney General Wins Lawsuit Against Endicott AAU Team
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“Justice has been served for these students who were hoping for a shot at their dreams.”
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Urges Caution As The Southern Tier Prepares For Reopening
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“You open a business tomorrow with 50 employees. You don’t do it right, one person was infected. You can infect 30 of the 50 in one afternoon.”
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo And The GOP Trade Jabs Over COVID-19 Outbreaks In Nursing Homes
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“I would like to say that we are enlightened enough that this will be a period where we don’t play gratuitous politics, but everyone draws their own conclusion.”
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo: Some NY Regions Have Met Criteria To Begin Reopening
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The Governor said more details will be available on Monday.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Rumble Ponies Season Postponed Again
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“Our staff continues to work towards a solution for reopening the ballpark this summer.”
App NEWS
Baseball Hall Of Fame Weekend, Dick’s Open Both Canceled
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Organizers for both sporting events blamed the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.
Binghamton Extends COVID-19 Curfew, Other Measures
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The measures are extended until May 15, in line with state guidelines.
App NEWS
Eastern League All-Star Game, Slated For Binghamton, Canceled
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“This is a very unfortunate casualty of the COVID-19 virus.”
INTERVIEW: Lt. Governor Hochul Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Upstate
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Hochul spoke with WSKG’s Gabe Altieri as part of All Things Considered.
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Decision Coming Soon On NYS High School Spring Sports Championships
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NYSPHSAA hopes to announce a decision on April 27th
Health
Seneca County Confirms First COVID-19 Death
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The person was in his late 60’s and passed away while hospitalized.
COVID-19 Hits Tioga Nursing Home
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As of Friday, Tioga County has not reported a death related to COVID-19
App NEWS
Broome County Sets More Guidelines To Limit COVID-19
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The guidelines run until at least April 29th
App NEWS
NY Education Department Cancels June Regents Exams
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“We are putting the safety of children, families and educators first […]”
App NEWS
Updated: Delaware, Steuben Counties Reports First COVID-19 Death
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The person was hospitalized with the disease and died April 1st.
Antonio Delgado
INTERVIEW: Delgado On Relief Amid COVID-19
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The conversation comes after the federal stimulus package passed last week.
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Otsego Suffers First COVID-19 Death, Broome Reports Third, Cases Jump In Tompkins
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Meanwhile, Schuyler County reports first positive case.
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Garnar Closes Greater Binghamton Transportation Center
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Closure is effective at midnight on Friday.
App NEWS
Second Person Dies In Broome County Of COVID-19
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The woman, who was in her 90’s, died at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton
Education
NY High School Winter Sports Championships Officially Canceled
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“This is one of the most difficult decisions the Officers of the NYSPHSAA have ever had to make.”
App NEWS
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now In Otsego, Chemung Counties
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Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 is asked to contact a healthcare provider.
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Unnamed Member Of “Binghamton University Community” Tests Positive For COVID-19
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“This confirmed case was not unexpected: With more frequent testing and the rise of this virus, we knew sooner or later that a case would appear within our campus community.”
Cortland County Confirms First COVID-19 Cases
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Governor Cuomo believes there will soon be confirmed cases in every New York county.
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Steuben County Confirms Positive COVID-19 Tests
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Several other regional counties have confirmed cases, as well.
Crime and Justice
Officials Warn Of COVID-19 Scams
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There are reports of scams in Otsego and Steuben Counties.
Chenango County
Chenango County Confirms First COVID-19 Case, Cases Double In Tompkins
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Testing is becoming more prevalent across New York.
Government
Tompkins County Temporarily Closes All Licensed Childcare Centers
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Tompkins announced 3rd positive test on Tuesday.
App NEWS
City Of Binghamton Announces Curfew Amid COVID-19 Concern
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The announcement comes as Broome County gets its first positive case of COVID-19.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome Reports First Positive Test, Bans Unnecessary Travel
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Number of positive cases across New York jumps, as testing ramps up.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome County Executive Urges Support For Local Business Amid State Order
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Restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters and casinos are closing in New York beginning Monday night.
App NEWS
Updated: Several Southern Tier Counties Declare States Of Emergency, Close Schools Over COVID-19
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On Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would waive the 180-day school year requirement for districts to receive state aid.
App NEWS
Updated: Tompkins, Tioga Counties Each Have Positive COVID-19 Test
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“While this is the first case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, we are prepared to respond to limit future exposures and community spread of the virus”
AHL
Binghamton Devils, Rumble Ponies On Hold Amid COVID-19 Concern
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Devils hockey season is suspended, Rumble Ponies baseball will have a delayed start.
Andrew Cuomo
Broome County Executive Says State Mistaken, Still No Confirmed Cases In Broome
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Jason Garnar called the miscommunication “frustrating”.
Anthony Brindisi
Phillips Goes After Tenney As NY-22 Race Comes Down To Two
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Tenney has high-profile support and a sizable cash advantage.
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Tenney Says She’s The GOP’s Best Bet In NY-22, Opponents Disagree
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Tenney has the support of President Trump, among others.
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In Binghamton, NY GOP Chair Rails Against Criminal Justice Reforms
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New criminal justice reforms went into effect in the state in January.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Officially Launches 2020 Re-Election Campaign
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The Democrat is running for a second term
Crime and Justice
Tompkins DA Announces Re-Election Campaign
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Matt Van Houten is running for a second term.
App NEWS
Former Broome Legislator Announces Run For County Executive
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Karl Bernhardsen is trying to unseat Democrat Jason Garnar
Otsego County Legislator Announces New York Senate Run
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Peter Oberacker hopes to replace long-time state senator James Seward.
Anthony Brindisi
Cornwell Suspends Campaign In NY-22
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The former Broome DA’s announcement comes the same day as campaign finance numbers are due.
Anthony Brindisi
Binghamton Mayor Hopes Rumble Ponies Can Dodge Chopping Block
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Mayors across the country announced a task force to save Minor League Baseball in cities like Binghamton last year.
App NEWS
Updated: Crouch Retires From NY Assembly, Candidates Vie To Replace Him
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Crouch has served in the New York Assembly since 1995.
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Upstate Counties Consider Creating “2nd Amendment Sanctuaries”
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“They can’t have their cake and eat it too”
App NEWS
Seward Will Not Seek Re-Election In NY Senate
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The Republican is undergoing treatment for cancer.
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After Losing Election, Gelson Joins Staff Of New Broome District Attorney
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The Democrat finished third in November’s race.
Chris Friend
Elmira Businessman Announces Run For Friend’s NY Assembly Seat
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Randy Reid announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for the New York Assembly’s 124th District seat. It’s currently held by Republican Chris Friend.
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Broome County Executive Signs “Annoyance Law”
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Supporters say the law protects first responders while opponents worry about it will be abused.
Congressional Spending Measure Keeps Veterans Clinic In Bainbridge For Now
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Advocates are still pushing for a long-term solution.
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Broome County Passes “Annoyance Law”
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It allows police to arrest anyone who harasses emergency first responders. Violators could face up to a year in prison, a $5,000 fine or both.
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Broome County To Consider “Annoyance Law” Thursday
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“Guess what? Protesting is about being annoying”
App NEWS
Broome County Approves Tax Break For Canopy Growth
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The company will save $1.7 million dollars over 15 years.
App NEWS
Judge Denies Battisti’s Request For Hand Recount In Broome DA Race
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Judge Richard Rich said Republican Paul Battisti’s request “lacked merit”.
App NEWS
Broome County To Decide On Canopy Growth Tax Exemption
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The industrial hemp company would save $1.7 million over the next 15 years.
Andrew Cuomo
NY Governor Signs Lupardo-Backed Hemp Bill
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The measure creates regulatory standards for hemp products.
App NEWS
Southern Tier Escapes The Worst Of Flu Season, For Now
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New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker declared the flu “prevalent” on Thursday.
Anthony Brindisi
Tenney Gets Support Of High-Ranking House Republican
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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise is throwing his support behind former Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
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Public Hearing Rescheduled For Industrial Hemp Company Seeking Tax Break From Broome County
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The hearing was postponed due to this week’s winter storm.
App NEWS
Protest Over Proposed Law Stalls Broome Legislative Session
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The issue was over a bill that would allow law enforcement to arrest people for annoying, alarming or threatening emergency responders.
New York Officials Decry Possible Loss Of Minor League Baseball Teams
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“I’ve heard from people in Binghamton, elected officials and citizens, and they don’t like this and that’s why we want to have our meeting. Try to change it.”
App NEWS
Battisti Won’t Concede As Korchak Declared Winner In Broome County DA Race
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Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted on Tuesday
App NEWS
“Cortaca Jug” Match Breaks Attendance Record For D-III Football Game
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Game is annual football rivalry between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland.
App NEWS
Minor League Baseball Could End In Binghamton
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The plan by Major League Baseball would reportedly eliminate over a quarter of minor league teams. That includes the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
App NEWS
After Tour By VA Official, Congressman Optimistic Clinic Will Stay In Bainbridge
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“I think it was good for him to come here to see the needs of a community-based outpatient clinic in a very rural area like Bainbridge.”
App NEWS
Another Broome County Jail Inmate Dies
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Broome County’s Sheriff said an autopsy concluded the cause of death was natural.
App NEWS
NY State Senator Seward Says His Cancer Has Returned
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Seward was also treated for cancer in 2016
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Broome District Attorney Race Too Close To Call
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After 41,005 ballots were tallied election night, Libertarian Mike Korchak holds a 122 vote lead over Republican Paul Battisti.
App NEWS
Boland Re-Elected Corning Mayor, Democrats hold onto Corning seats
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Boland, a Democrat, took nearly 80 percent of the vote.
App NEWS
Voters Tout Importance Of Local Elections At Polls
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“I think that it’s my right, It’s a privilege, and if I want to make change it starts at the booth.”
App NEWS
Multi-Million Dollar Homeless Housing Project Set For Binghamton’s North Side
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The $7.7 million project is funded mostly from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
App NEWS
High Winds, Rain Knock Out Power Across Southern Tier, Upstate New York
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At one point during the storm, Steuben County officials say 17,500 customers lost power.
App NEWS
Broome County District Attorney Candidate Interview – Paul Battisti
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Battisti spoke as part of WSKG’s interview series with all three candidates.
Broome County District Attorney Candidate Interview – Debra Gelson
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Gelson spoke as part of WSKG’s interview series with all three candidates.
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Broome County District Attorney Candidate Interview – Mike Korchak
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Korchak spoke as part of WSKG’s interview series with all three candidates.
New York Officials React To Death Of ISIS Founder
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“Despite this great victory, we must not confuse the death of this evil man with the total defeat of ISIS.”
App NEWS
NYSEG Warns Customers Of Phone Scam
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The company warns customers not to give out personal information to unsolicited callers.
Broome DA Debate Hits On Addiction, Police Body Cameras And Experience
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Republican Paul Battisti, Democrat Debra Gelson and Libertarian Mike Korchak discussed multiple issues during the 90-minute forum.
App NEWS
Broome County To Use Cameras To Catch Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
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Cameras will be equipped on stop signs on the outside of buses.
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NY Elected Officials React To Cummings Death
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“Elijah Cummings was not just a great congressman, but a great man.”
App NEWS
Update: Thousands Lose Power As Storm Moves Across State
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Powerful storm is moving across the state Wednesday and into Thursday
Aviva Friedman
After Mayor Criticizes Columbus Parade Protests, Binghamton Democratic Chair Responds
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Teri Rennia said Mayor David should instead focus attention on the deaths of Broome County Jail inmates.
App NEWS
Binghamton Mayor Condemns Broome Jail Protest At Columbus Day Parade
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“It’s how they went about trying to execute it.”
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Binghamton Mayor Signs 2020 Budget
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The budget was approved by city council early this week
App NEWS
Battisti Endorsed By The New York State Troopers Union
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While opponents criticize lack of prosecutorial experience, PBA representatives call Battisti a friend of law enforcement.
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Congressional Hopeful Says Congress Is Failing in Policy, Not Worried About Competition
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Phillips spoke in Binghamton on Wednesday
App NEWS
Pay Raise For Binghamton Mayor Added To 2020 Budget Draft
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Some city councilmembers pushed to hold off on raise until a new council takes office.
Delhi Mayor Disappointed After Clerk Arrest
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Michele Barnes allegedly wrote checks to herself using village funds.
App NEWS
Judge Dismisses Lawsuits By Chemung Executive; County Legislators “Relieved”
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“The cost of this lawsuit, both in terms of money and time spent, is extremely unfortunate.”
App NEWS
Dick’s Adds High Tech E-Commerce Facility To Conklin Campus
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New facility adds about 100 jobs to operation.
Anthony Brindisi
Tenney Returns To Launch 2020 Campaign In NY-22
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The Republican lost her re-election bid in 2018 by about 4,000 votes.
App NEWS
Comptroller Names Southern Tier Municipalities In Fiscal Stress Report
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Elmira, Broome County and Canisteo were all on the list.
App NEWS
Lt. Governor Hochul Tours Cortland Downtown Revitalization
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The city hopes to add business, life to downtown.
Anthony Brindisi
While Many Democrats Now Endorse Impeachment Inquiry, Rep. Brindisi Holds Off
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The Democrat wants more information before making decision on impeachment push
App NEWS
New Yorkers Can Fish For Free This Weekend
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Hunting and fishing bring in billions of dollars into New York State every year.
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Hazmat Evacuation Ordered In Broome County After Tractor Trailer Accident
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An accident involving a tractor trailer carrying natural has prompted mandatory evacuation Town of Fenton in Broome County
App NEWS
Endicott Gets Funding For Local Bomb Squads
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VESTAL, NY (WSKG) -The Village of Endicott is among the communities receiving funds for local bomb squads. Endicott has been awarded $100,000. $2 million is being spread among 12 communities across the state. The money comes from the federal Homeland Security Grant Program. It equips and trains local FBI-accredited bomb squads to check for improvised explosive devices.
App NEWS
Decision Pending On Identity Of Private Firm That Will Manage Sewage Treatment Plant
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The identity of the firm recommended to manage the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant should be known by month’s end.
App NEWS
Binghamton Mayor Predicts No Sewer Rate Increase In 2020
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Rates will differ across Broome County and still could go after 2020.
App NEWS
Social Media Fuels Controversy Over Binghamton-Johnson City Sewage
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“Councilman Livingston seems to continue his tirade on this. In fact, he has personally accused me of forcing people to go into an unsafe environment. I take great exceptions, exceptions to that”
Environment
Brindisi: Proposed EPA Cuts Hurt Broome County
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There are eight Superfund clean-up sites in Broome County.
App NEWS
Wegmans Encourages Customers To Leave Their Guns At Home
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“The sight of someone with a gun can be alarming, and we don’t want anyone to feel that way at Wegmans. For this reason, we prefer that customers not openly carry firearms into our stores.”
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State Funds Parking Project In Downtown Binghamton
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“Our ultimate goal was to put together a deal that was financially in the best interest of taxpayers, regardless of how long that deal took.”
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O’Mara Pleased With Ruling On Outside Income
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Ruling allows lawmakers to keep pay raise and make outside income.
App NEWS
Tioga County, New York Exhibit Spotlights Veteran Suicide
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About ten percent of Tioga’s population are veterans.
App NEWS
First Arena Tenant Still Waiting For Repayment From County
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Robbie Nichols is pushing to be reimbursed by the Chemung IDA for about $122,000 in repairs made to the building.
App NEWS
Former Broome DA Crosses Party Lines, Endorses Battisti
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Gerald Mollen also took shots at one of Battisti’s opponents, Mike Korchak
App NEWS
Broome Clerk Criticizes Cuomo’s News License Plates
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Joe Mihalko is pushing back against a proposed fee.
Antonio Delgado
President Signs Delgado-Sponsored Farm Relief Bill
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Farmers gain breathing room during tough financial times.
Anthony Brindisi
Broome County, Plagued By Fentanyl, May Soon Get Relief
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Overdose deaths led to State of Emergency in Broome earlier this year.
App NEWS
NY Comptroller Calls Out Communities For Approaching Tax Limit
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BInghamton, Elmira and Cortland County are all nearing limit.
Power Mostly Restored In Southern Tier After Sunday Storms
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NYSEG estimates fewer than 750 people were without power as of Monday afternoon. This comes after about 19,000 people lost power. Outages stretched from Elmira to Oneonta.
App NEWS
Assemblywoman Questions NYSEG Rate Increases
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“This is particularly worrisome for customers with low and fixed incomes, as well as small businesses.”
App NEWS
Watkins Glen Was Set To Host Woodstock 50 This Weekend…Here’s Why It’s Not
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The festival was supposed to feature artists like Jay-Z, John Fogerty and Miley Cyrus, but instead it was plagued by lawsuits, mismanagement and missed deadlines.
App NEWS
Abuse Lawsuits Filed Against Priests Across Region
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Blessed Sacrament in Johnson City is one church where abuse allegedly occurred.
App NEWS
New York’s GOP Head Pushes For Young Leaders; Denies Broome Republicans Are Divided
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For Nick Langworthy, it’s a new GOP in New York
App NEWS
SUNY Corning President Hopes Student Debt Relief Program Keeps College Attractive
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SUNY Corning has launched a financial aid program that targets student debt. Barons Brought Back is open to students who owe $1,500 or less.
Anthony Brindisi
Rep. Brindisi Pushes Senate To Act On Gun Reform, Denies Flipping On Position
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The Democrat wants better background checks.
So. Tier Trade Unions Push Back Against Proposed Trump Administration Policy
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Proposed rules would allow industry-run training programs
App NEWS
Ahead Of Back-To-School Season, Stricter Vaccine Requirements Take Effect
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The state’s new mandate on exemptions are now in effect.
Addiction
As Sports Betting Expands, Gambling Treatment Services Do Too
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Sports betting has expanded to casinos in upstate New York, including Tioga Downs in Nichols. At the same time, there’s now more help for folks with gambling addictions.
App NEWS
Korchak Stays In Broome District Attorney Race As Libertarian
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Korchak isn’t happy with how that primary process went and claims the Broome Republican party heads don’t want him to run for office.
App NEWS
Upstate Racino Owner Talks Woodstock 50, Sports Betting
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Jeff Gural thinks Woodstock would have boosted “sleepy-little” Vernon, NY and criticizes state politicians for restrictions on sports betting
App NEWS
Industrial Park, Dedicated To Hemp, Opens In Kirkwood
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“This will really become our hub on the east coast of the United States to do this manufacturing and really scale the business.”
Lupardo Praises Success Of 2019 Session, Worries About Upstate Issues
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“There are currently just four members in the New York State Senate who are from upstate and that’s vastly different than the way it used to be. Many of us in the Assembly majority had majority partners who some of us worked very closely with.”
App NEWS
Ithaca Shop Harassed For Selling Vulgar Trump Greeting Cards
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“It would be unfair to the group that is calling to label them all as just raving lunatics because they’re not.”
App NEWS
Part Of I-86 To Honor Deceased State Trooper
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A portion of highway in Steuben County will be named in honor of State Trooper Nicholas Clark, who was shot and killed last year.
App NEWS
Broome County Anti-Poverty Council Targets Housing, Transportation, Child Care
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The effort is part of a New York State plan to reduce poverty
App NEWS
Vernon Downs Rejects Woodstock 50 For A Third Time
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The festival is without a home less than a month before the scheduled start
Antonio Delgado
New York Representative Pushes For Congressional Action On Border Crisis
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During a tour of immigrant detention facilities, New York 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado said he saw human beings who were suffering.
Economy
New York, Other States Sue IRS Over SALT Deduction
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Connecticut and New Jersey are also on the suit.
App NEWS
Tioga Downs, Other New York Casinos Prepare To Take Bets On Sporting Events
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Tioga Downs is set to announce plans to offer sports wagers on Friday, while other upstate casinos are announcing earlier.
App NEWS
November Election Now The Focus In Broome DA Race
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Paul Battisti and Debra Gelson aim to replace Steve Cornwell, who’s leaving office to run for Congress.
Overdose Deaths In Broome Drop From Early 2019 Spike, Now Steady With Last Summer
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The news comes after 12 overdose deaths in March, including six in a ten-day period.
Arts & Culture
Another Site Denies Woodstock 50
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Officials in the town of Vernon say the application is too late and incomplete.
Government
Congressman Praises New York’s Water Contaminant Standards, Wants Action From EPA
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Earlier this week, the state said it will set the nation’s lowest allowable level for industrial chemicals that have contaminated some communities’ drinking water.
Anthony Brindisi
New York Congressman Criticizes AT&T For Eliminating Local TV Stations
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Over the July 4th holiday, DirecTV customers lost access to several stations around the region.
App NEWS
Battisti Wins GOP Primary For Broome DA
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Battisti finished with 173 more votes than his opponent, Chief Assistant District Attorney Mike Korchak.
App NEWS
Broome DA Candidates Await Absentee Vote Tally
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Last month’s unofficial primary results had Paul Battisti leading Mike Korchak by 137 votes.
App NEWS
NY Suspends Highway Construction for Independence Day Weekend
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The work will stop Thursday at 6 A.M. and pick back up Monday, July 8th at 6 A.M.
Anthony Brindisi
Broome DA Formally Announces NY-22 Run
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The Republican made the announcement on Tuesday in Binghamton.
App NEWS
Chemung County Executive Files Second Lawsuit Against Legislature Over Attorney
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It claims the legislature didn’t have the right to amend the county charter to give itself clearer authority over the legislative attorney.
9/11
Brindisi Pushes Support For 9/11 First Responders, Keeps Quiet On 2020 Challengers
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Brindisi wants to pressure his colleagues in Washington D.C. to pass a bill that benefits 9/11 first responders.
Anthony Brindisi
Broome DA Cornwell Prepares For Congressional Run
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Cornwell would aim to unseat Anthony Brindisi in NY-22.
Afghanistan
Flags In New York At Half-Staff For Trumansburg Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
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Sgt. James G. Johnston, 24, died as a result of injuries sustained on Tuesday in the Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan.
App NEWS
Battisti Holds Slim Lead Over Korchak in Broome DA Race
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Unofficial results show Battisti up by 137 votes
App NEWS
Schuyler County Warns Of Hepatitis A At Local Restaurant
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Schuyler County health officials say people who dined at the Seneca Harbor Station restaurant in Watkins Glen this month may have been exposed to Hepatitis A.
App NEWS
Binghamton-Johnson City Sewer Plant Moves Closer to Private Management
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Bids from private firms for the right to take control of the publicly-owned plant are set to be opened Wednesday.
App NEWS
Woodstock 50 May Have New Site
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After plans to hold Woodstock 50 in Watkins Glen this summer fell through, a smaller festival could be held at a central New York harness track and casino.
App NEWS
Contentious GOP Broome DA Race Nears End
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Republican voters in Broome County head to the polls today to select a candidate for District Attorney.
App NEWS
Flash Flooding Closes Streets in Oxford
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There’s a possibility of more flooding on Thursday.
Owego Apalachin Voters Approve Amended School Budget
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Voters in the Owego Apalachin School District overwhelmingly approved a revised budget on Tuesday, about a month after the first budget proposal was voted down.
Andrew Cuomo
GOP Senator Blasts Drivers Licenses For New York’s Undocumented Immigrants
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“Democrat Senators had the opportunity to go against their One Party Leadership, but chose politics over the people.”
App NEWS
Man Dies After Plane Crash Near Endicott Airport
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A man is dead after a small plane crashed near the Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott on Monday.
App NEWS
New Vote Tuesday On Owego Apalachin School Budget
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For the second time in two months, voters in the Owego Apalachin School District will decide whether to approve next year’s budget.
App NEWS
Upstate Senator Disappointed With Legislative Session
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51st District Senator James Seward wanted to focus more on population decline in the Southern Tier and access to broadband internet.
App NEWS
Delaware Sheriff’s Deputies Now Wear Body Cameras
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“In these days and times with a lot of negative attention being drawn toward the law enforcement community, the body camera really produces an unbiased witness to any type of incident.”
App NEWS
Report: Concert Promoters Missed Payment Before Racetrack Pulled Out Of Woodstock 50
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This week, Watkins Glen Internationalsaid it would not host Woodstock 50, though the racetrack wouldn’t comment further.
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Blasts US Treasury After SALT Rules
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New York Governor said new rules on state and local tax, or SALT, deductions is an economic assault on New Yorkers.
App NEWS
Disappointment Hits After Watkins Glen Pulls Out Of Woodstock 50
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There’s a feeling of resignation around Schuyler County after Watkins Glen International said it would not host Woodstock 50.
App NEWS
Tioga Downs, Other New York Casinos Move Closer to Sports Betting
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On Monday, the New York Gaming Commission voted unanimously to approve regulations for sports betting at Tioga Downs and three other casinos.
App NEWS
Binghamton Mayor Accuses Councilman Of Security Violation At New Sewer Plant
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Binghamton Mayor Rich David is reporting City Councilman Dan Livingston to the New York Comptroller for video he posted to Facebook.
App NEWS
Horseheads HS Senior Selected In Major League Baseball Draft
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Michael Limoncelli was selected in the 6th Round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.
App NEWS
Frustration Continues Even As First Arena Code Violations Settle
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Code violations at Elmira’s First Arena aren’t a problem anymore, but two of the main people involved are frustrated.
App NEWS
After Special Election Victory, Keller Officially Enters Congress
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Republican Fred Keller won a special election in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District May 21.
App NEWS
Voters In Owego-Apalachin School District To Reconsider Budget
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More than a week after voters rejected the budget for the Owego-Apalachin school district, the board of education has decided to hold a re-vote on a lower tax levy.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Weighs In On Farm Workers Rights
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Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) was back in his district this week, in part to discuss farm issues.
App NEWS
Binghamton, Boscov’s Agree to Lease Extension
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The City of Binghamton and Boscovs department store have extended a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes deal that will let the store stay downtown.
Anthony Brindisi
Ag Secretary Visit Allows Congressman To Highlight Damage Done By Farm Tariffs
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is touring upstate New York on Wednesday.
Andrew Cuomo
Palmesano Pushes Back On Farm Labor Bill
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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is pushing back against a bill that would give farm workers the same rights as all workers in the state.
App NEWS
Weather May Hamper Holiday Weekend Travel
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If you’re getting an early start on the Memorial Day weekend, you may run into nasty weather Thursday.
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GOP Celebrates After PA-12 Congressional Victory
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Republican Fred Keller has won the special election for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district
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Voters Head To Polls In PA-12 Special Election
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Voters head to the polls today in a special election in Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district
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Trump Heads To Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier Ahead Of Special Election
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President Trump makes a stop near Williamsport, Pennsylvania Monday on the eve of a special election in the northern tier’s 12th congressional district.
Antonio Delgado
Former Congressman Faso Won’t Run Again in 2020
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“Family and professional obligations will make it impossible for me to wage another campaign, especially since such efforts would have to begin almost immediately.”
PA-12 Candidates Discuss Farm Deregulation Ahead Of Special Election
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Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district is full of farmland. Candidates in Tuesday’s special election discuss one issue affecting small farmers.
Broome District Attorney Candidate Addresses Elder Abuse; Opponent Says The Work’s Already Underway
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One of the Republican candidates from Broome County District Attorney says he wants the office to focus more on elder abuse.
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Woodstock Organizers Can Still Hold Festival, But Funding Won’t Return
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A judge has ruled that Woodstock 50 isn’t technically cancelled, but organizers must go forward without disputed funding.
PA-12 Candidates Diverge On Trump Visit
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The candidates for a special election in Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district have different reactions to President Trump’s visit next week.
Congressional Aide Arrested For Patronizing Prostitute
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An aide New York 22nd District Congressman has been charged with patronizing a prostitute.
Arts & Culture
Woodstock 50 Organizers Sue Former Financial Partner
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Festival organizers are suing their former financial partner Dentsu Aegis. They say the company is sabotaging the concert that was supposed to be in Watkins Glen this August.
District Attorney: No Charges In Binghamton School “Strip Search”
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Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell will charge no one in an alleged strip search of students at a Binghamton school earlier this year.
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Akshar Accusations Talking Point In Broome DA Race
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Last week, a story broke that 52nd District State Senator Fred Akshar had an intimate relationship with the mother of a murder victim. It’s a case Akshar supervised while with the Broome County Sheriff’s office. This week, the story hasn’t gone away. It’s become part of the Broome County District Attorney race.
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Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese Pays Out $11 Million In Victims Compensation Program
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The Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese paid out nearly $11 million on 79 claims of child sexual abuse during its Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program.
Local Leaders Disappointed, Confused Over Woodstock Cancellation
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Local leaders are reacting after this week’s announcement that effectively cancelled Woodstock 50.
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Amid Challenge, Broome And Chenango GOP Chairs Support Ed Cox As Statewide Head
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Republican leaders in Broome and Chenango Counties are supporting Ed Cox for re-election as the head of the statewide party.
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Report: State Senator Had Sexual Encounter With Murder Victim’s Mother
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When a police investigator, Fred Akshar (R – Endwell) had intimate relations with a mother of a crime victim. According to the Gannett papers, Akshar had helped investigate her son’s murder.
Elmira Enforcers Face Elimination In FHL Championship Series
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VESTAL, NY (WSKG) — The Elmira Enforcers look to stay alive in the Federal Hockey League championship series tonight. Elmira trails Carolina two games to none in the best-of-five series. It lost both games to start the series last weekend. The team lost 4-3 in OT in game two. Heated exchanges after led to suspensions for the Enforcers.
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Despite Settlement, New York Congressman Still Suspicious Of Charter-Spectrum
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Charter Spectrum promised to hit new goals, but 22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi is still skeptical.
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Several Former Boy Scout Leaders In Southern Tier Named In Child Abuse Report
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A Manhattan law firm has released the names of former Boy Scout leaders across New York who allegedly abused children.
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Report: Woodstock 50 Ticket Sales Delayed
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Tickets were set to go on sale Monday. Last week, Billboard reported that wouldn’t happen.
Binghamton Leads Nation In Property Taxes Per Home Values… Why?
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“I think the real key is are those properties being utilized? Or are they adding to the overall vacancy or deterioration?” said Amy Little, owner of Cayuga Appraisals, a real estate appraisal company.
Anthony Brindisi
George Phillips Stops In Binghamton On NY-22 Congressional Campaign Tour
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The 2020 race is on in New York’s 22nd congressional district. George Phillips first announced his campaign last month and now he’s touring cities across the district that spans parts of Central New York and the Southern Tier.
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New York Lawmakers May Extend Free College Tuition To Gold Star Families
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There’s a renewed push in Albany to expand the state’s free college tuition program to the families of service members who die while on duty.
Anthony Brindisi
VA Official Blames Plan To Move Bainbridge Veterans Clinic On Access, Building Size
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Southern Tier Congressman Anthony Brindisi asked about a proposal to move the clinic during a hearing for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee this week.
Economy
Amid Worries Of A Coming Recession, Labor Numbers Good For Southern Tier
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The Southern Tier, like other parts of the northeast, has been slow to come back from last decade’s recession, but figures released this week from the New York Department of Labor may be a sign that’s changing.
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Penn Yan Plans To Exceed New York’s Tax Cap
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The Village of Penn Yan plans to exceed New York’s property tax cap this year. It’s holding a public hearing on the issue Monday night.
Affordable Care Act
Rep. Delgado Wants More Practicality In Broadband Access
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New York has a program that aims to expand access across the state. But NY-19 Congressman Antonio Delgado said some practical changes to implementing broadband could help speed things along.
Child Abuse
Lawyer Still Scratching Head Over Nixed Compensation Program In Rochester Diocese
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It’s been about a week since the Rochester Roman Catholic Diocese ended its compensation program for people who had been abused by clergy as children. This lawyer is still trying to make sense of it.
Buffalo
Upstate Schools Punch Ticket to Men’s, Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
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A few upstate schools heard their names called for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which begins this week.
Child Abuse
Ahead Of Diocese Report, Reaction To Syracuse Abuse Compensation Program
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The Roman Catholic Dioceses in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes have been running compensation programs for people with credible abuse claims. One diocese just announced they’re dismantling their program due to changes in state law. The other is releasing a report on the progress of their program.
Cornell University
Ithaca-Area Priest Accused of Abuse In ’70’s
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A priest who served at Ithaca College and Cornell University has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor. That’s according to the Ithaca Journal.
Months After Summer Flooding, Pennsylvania Farmers Still Deal With Aftermath
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Last summer, heavy rains caused flooding across New York and Pennsylvania.Some farmers saw extensive damage to their crops. Federal help is available for some of those folks.
Cuomo Restores Municipal Aid, Critics Still Unhappy
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Leaders of New York local government groups are pushing back against Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to restore municipal aid.
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Lt. Governor Cheers On Economic And Educational Developments In The Southern Tier
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New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in the Southern Tier on Wednesday for stops in Johnson City, Elmira and Horseheads.
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3 Years After County Take Over, Where Things Stand With Elmira’s First Arena
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Three years ago, Chemung County took control of a sports arena in downtown Elmira, hoping to sell it soon. That hasn’t happened. It’s been frustrating at times.
Rep. Delgado: “There Can’t Be Another Shutdown”
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For Freshman Democratic Congressman Antonio Delgado, entering Congress amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was frustrating.
The Child Victims Act’s Unique Effect On The Roman Catholic Church
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The one-year look-back period in New York’s Child Victims Act does a lot, but its effect might be different on the Catholic Church than other institutions.
Broome County Leaders Sound Off Against Cuomo’s Proposed Cut In State Funding
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Government leaders around Broome County stood with state representatives today in Binghamton. They’re pushing back against the Governor’s proposal that ends state aid to municipalities.
After State of The State, Senator Seward Pushes For Upstate Summit
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New York State Senate James Seward wanted more upstate issues in this week’s State of the State and budget address by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
broome county
Broome’s District Attorney Won’t Seek Re-Election
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell says he won’t serve another full term so it would be dishonest to seek re-election in 2019.
Amid Federal Shutdown, Freshmen Democrats Join The US Congress
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Two Southern Tier congress members were sworn into their new posts on Thursday. They join the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
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With New Year, Village of Van Etten Officially Dissolves
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As of the New Year, the Village of Van Etten in Chemung County no longer exists. The village has dissolved and services have been absorbed by the Town of Van Etten.
As Rumors Swirl Around Bainbridge Veterans Clinic, Vets Wonder What’s Going On
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The VA wants to move its Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bainbridge, a rural community in right off I-88 in Chenango County, to Oneonta. Rumors of that move have intensified over the last year, but veterans, stakeholders and residents don’t know why a move would be made. Even more, they wonder if it would be better.
Syracuse Diocese Releases Names Of Clergy Accused Of Abuse
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The Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese has released the names of clergy they say have credible accusations of sexual abuse of minors against them.
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Like Many Counties, Steuben’s 2019 Budget Reflects State Mandates For Indigent Defense, Raise The Age
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Like counties across New York, Steuben has to deal with a few new state mandates. 2019 is the first year Steuben County has to budget for Raise the Age and new indigent defense mandates.
Anthony Brindisi
Cornell Professor Recaps Southern Tier Mid-Term Stories
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WSKG’s Gabe Altieri talks with Cornell Professor Glenn Altschuler about the impact of regional congressional races and what it means that Democrats control the New York Senate.
For Minor Party Candidates, Independent Voters Might Not Spell Success In NY-19
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New York’s 19th congressional district has more independent voters than any other district in the state. But just because a voter is independent doesn’t mean they’ll vote third party.
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Jabs, Sales Tax and Poverty Highlight Chemung Executive Race
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ELMIRA, NY (WSKG) – Chemung County will have a new county executive next year. Tom Santulli is stepping down. He’s held the seat since 2000.