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Binghamton

Arrests made after fight outside Binghamton house fire

A two alarm fire damaged a home in Binghamton and leads to arrests.

Updated 03/15/2010 10:19 PM

Horseheads

Elderly couple gets scammed for thousands of dollars

If you get a phone call from a family member who needs help, you're likely to do anything in your power to help out. But as our Vince Slomsky tells us, one local elderly couple got the call last week and you'll never believe what kind of trouble their generosity got them into.

Updated 03/15/2010 09:33 PM

Vestal

Are private schools benefitting from public cutbacks?

Enrollment in private schools in the Southern Tier is holding steady, despite the recession. As our Neil St. Clair explains, this might be due in part to fear over public school cutbacks.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:12 PM

Broome County

Minor sworn in as Broome County undersheriff

On Monday, former Binghamton Police Captain Alex Minor took the oath of office as Broome County undersheriff.

03/15/2010 06:25 PM

Steuben County

Second special election for C-PP facilities project

The Corning-Painted Post School District hopes the second time is a charm as it holds another special election for its facilities improvement project known as Alternative C. Voting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday all across the district.

03/15/2010 06:21 PM

New York

DEC reminds residents of burn ban

The DEC is reminding people they are temporarily prohibited from burning brush. A law passed last year toughened restrictions on open burn barrels, but it still allowed brush to be burned for most of the year.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:58 PM

2010 census forms start arriving

The official head count of the United States' population started Monday. More than a 120 million census forms are arriving in people's mailboxes.

03/15/2010 12:24 PM

New York City

Downstate residents recover after severe storm

For more on the damage at the center of the storm and how people are coping, we turn to our Lily Jamali on Staten Island for the answers.

Updated 03/15/2010 09:25 AM

Steuben County

Pulteney group calls for supervisor to resign

A group of residents in Pulteney are trying to get the Town Supervisor to resign. The "Pulteney Open Government Group" says Town Supervisor Bill Weber failed to protect the town from what they call the "danger of the toxic waste water dumping project."

03/15/2010 09:23 AM

Horseheads

St. Patrick's Day kicks off a bit early in Horseheads

Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, but that didn't stop many in the area from beginning the celebration a bit early. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicked off the weeklong celebrations Sunday in Horseheads. As our Vince Slomsky tells us, the parade and the holiday have very different meanings depending on who you talk to.

03/15/2010 09:13 AM

Broome County

Benefit held for Windsor boy

Several hundred people turn out to support a Windsor boy suffering from a neurological movement disorder.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:37 AM

Binghamton

2010 Greater Binghamton Air Show canceled

Southern Tier air show fans will have to wait until next year for the dazzling displays of aerobatic aircrafts to return to Broome County.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:32 AM

Binghamton

Green tax credits help home improvement businesses rebound

Home improvement businesses took a rough hit because of the recession, but now for the first time in a long time, major retail chains are reporting that better-than-expected earnings. How are local home improvement shops faring? As our Janelle Burrell tells us, owners say they too are seeing a rebound thanks in part to Uncle Sam.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:19 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

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03/14/2010 01:08 PM

Buffalo

Compromise made for co-pilot training

A deal has been made in the FAA reauthorization bill that would require co-pilots to have more training to get their license. Our Anne Lithiluxa has more on why family members of flight 3407 victims still call the compromise a victory.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:01 PM

Chemung County

Concerned citizens discuss hydrofracking

A group of Southern Tier neighbors hosts its first educational forum discussing the potential impacts of natural gas drilling.

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03/14/2010 11:29 AM

Ithaca

SU and Cornell fans excited for Selection Sunday

It's a big day for college hoops fans. It's Selection Sunday for the NCAA tournament.

03/14/2010 08:05 AM

Painted Post

Four-year-old honored for saving family from fire

A Steuben County boy is honored for his role in saving his family from their burning home in December.

03/13/2010 10:23 PM

Chemung County

Elmira/Corning NAACP branch celebrates "Life Membership" luncheon

The Elmira Corning branch of the NAACP celebrated its 21st annual "Life Membership" luncheon Saturday.

03/13/2010 08:29 PM

Broome County

Young scientists compete in olympiad

Young scientists from the Broome County area got a chance to show off their science creativity at the annual Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair Saturday.

03/13/2010 06:29 PM

Broome County

Local Special Olympian preps for national competition

Olympic competition may have wrapped up in Vancouver, but for one Castle Creek girl, the games are just getting underway. Jessica Buckley has been selected as the delegate to represent Broome County in the Nation Special Olympic competition. As our Janelle Burrell tells us, she's going for the gold.

03/13/2010 06:24 PM

Tioga County (PA)

Elderly man victim of arson

An elderly man is the latest victim in a series of arsons happening in a Northern Tier town.

03/13/2010 02:00 PM

Owego

Owego firefighters receive major donation

A $10,000 donation is giving Owego firefighters new state of the art gear to fight fires.

03/12/2010 11:39 PM

Broome County

Crash lodges car underneath tractor trailer

An accident lodges a car beneath a tractor-trailer, sending a woman to the hospital.

03/12/2010 11:36 PM

Vestal

Faculty call for BU to leave Division 1

A group of Binghamton University faculty members are calling for the university to withdraw itself from Division I athletics.

03/12/2010 10:00 PM

Broome County

Local businesses pitch in for little league field

A little league field is getting a boost, thanks to the generosity of some local businesses.

03/12/2010 09:43 PM

Horseheads

Horseheads students celebrate Pi Day

Math was delicious for some sixth graders at Horseheads Intermediate School Friday.

Updated 03/12/2010 09:38 PM

Elmira

Elmira woman charged with manslaughter in toddler's death

An Elmira woman has been arrested for killing her stepson last fall. Police arrested Melissa Engelhardt, 24, Thursday in connection with the 21-month-old child's death in November while he was visiting his father. Our Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the case.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:31 PM

Elmira/Corning

Brooks not running for Congress

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says she will not run for Congress. The republican's name was on a short list of potential candidates to fill the 29th District seat left vacant by Eric Massa's resignation.

03/12/2010 07:06 PM

Binghamton

Binghamton Police crackdown on St. Patrick's Day drunk driving

Binghamton Police want to keep drunk drivers off the road this St. Patrick's Day. The holiday is a popular day for celebration, but can also be a dangerous one for people behind the wheel.

Updated 03/12/2010 06:03 PM

Owego

Tioga County wants its fair share from Census 2010

It takes just a few minutes to answer the questions on the census, but those answers have massive implications all across the country. Our Neil St. Clair went to one small county that's hoping for a big census response.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:53 PM

Owego

Owego to use paper ballots for election

The Village of Owego will be electing a new mayor and several other positions Tuesday and they'll be doing it the old-fashioned way. The 2,400 registered voters in the Village will be using paper ballots next week due to a software certification delay on the optical scanning machines that would normally read them.

03/12/2010 04:39 PM

Broome County

Two arrested in Endicott for drug and weapons

Two people were arrested after police found drugs and illegal weapons at their home on Orman Street.

03/12/2010 04:16 PM

Vestal

Police investigate armed robbery

Police are investigating an armed robbery in Vestal. They say a man walked into a KFC on the Vestal Parkway around 10:20 Thursday night, pulled out a handgun, and took money from the register.

Updated 03/12/2010 01:54 PM

Elmira

Plans for dog park move forward

Plans for a dog park in Elmira are moving forward. The mayor has authorized the "Commission on Off Leash Areas for Dogs" to start looking for potential locations.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:33 AM

Broome County

"Keep Regents" say most M-E students

A number of Regent exams may be another casualty of the New York State budget. A proposal could eliminate some tests in math, social studies, and foreign language. Our Rob Wu tells us why a large number of students in one district say it's not the right choice.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:04 AM

Bradford County (PA)

Man dies on gas drilling rig

A Tennessee man is dead after falling from a natural gas drilling rig in Pennsylvania.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:03 AM

Elmira

Elmira rental property registration

The deadline has passed and now owners of about 350 rental properties in Elmira will have to face the consequences for failing to register with the city.

03/11/2010 09:38 PM

Elmira

Hathorn Court facing utility shutoff

The lights could go out on an Elmira housing complex this month because of unpaid utility bills. NYSEG has given notice to tenants living in Hathorn Court that utilities will be shut off if the matter isn't resolved. Our Kaitlyn Lionti has more on the issue and why tenants say this is the last straw.

Updated 03/11/2010 08:44 PM

Elmira

Elmira receives grants for LED lights

The City of Elmira has received a boost in its efforts to implement energy-efficient lighting in the area.

03/11/2010 06:47 PM

Binghamton

Binghamton announces first restaurant week

If you're looking to experience local Binghamton cuisine on the cheap, you're in luck. The city is organizing its first-ever restaurant week. Our Neil St. Clair helps us digest this most palatable announcement.

Updated 03/11/2010 06:39 PM

Broome County

Fatal accident in Chenango

Route 12 was closed for several hours Thursday as Sheriff's Deputies investigate a deadly crash in the Town of Chenango.

Updated 03/11/2010 04:38 PM

Elmira

Elmira Armory project update

The demolition project for the Elmira Armory building continues. The building itself should be coming down toward the end of the month.

03/11/2010 04:10 PM

Binghamton

Man sentenced in sex abuse case

A Binghamton man will spend eight years in prison for sex abuse and child pornography.

Updated 03/11/2010 02:10 PM

Horseheads

Tebo pleads guilty to lesser charge

A Horseheads woman charged with killing an elderly woman back in 2008 pleads guilty to a lesser charge. Nancy Tebo pleaded guilty to first degree burglary yesterday in court.

Updated 03/11/2010 12:25 PM

Binghamton

Binghamton Blizzard girls take on boys

Hockey may be predominantly a male sport, but for the last ten years, the Binghamton Blizzard has been thinking otherwise. The team is made up of girls from six to 17-years-old. Our Rob Wu introduces us to the traveling hockey team and how they're preparing for their final tournament of the season.

Updated 03/10/2010 11:04 PM

Southern Tier

29th District special election

With the 29th Congressional District now without a congressman, it is up to the governor on whether or not a special election will be held to fill the seat.

03/10/2010 11:00 PM

New York

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

If you drive a Toyota, you'll want to listen up. A woman in Westchester says her Prius' accelerator got stuck, sending her into a rock wall. Our Curtis Schick has more.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:19 PM

Corning

Cigar store graces pages of Cigar Magazine

It's been a mainstay in the Corning community since the late 1800s and now, Brown's Cigar Store is gracing the pages of Cigar Magazine. The store is the cover story of the spring issue.

Updated 03/10/2010 09:16 PM

Southern Tier

Elmira and Corning-Painted Post graduation rates

They might be close on the map, but the Elmira and Corning-Painted Post School districts have a lot of differences, including the graduation rates of their students. Now that the latest numbers are out, our Kaitlyn Lionti sat down with both superintendents and tells us how each is working to help more students earn a diploma.

03/10/2010 08:41 PM

New York

Alzheimer's Association says disease spreading in CNY

It’s disturbing. It's the way some health professionals have described a new report on Alzheimer's disease and its upward trend. Our Neil St. Clair helps break down the numbers here in New York.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:15 PM

Corning

CCC president to retire

The president of a Southern Tier college has announced his retirement. Dr. Floyd Amann, the president of Corning Community College, will retire in June of 2011.

03/10/2010 05:22 PM

Southern Tier

Kuhl will not run for Congress

The man who lost his seat to the now-resigned Eric Massa says he won't make another bid for congress. Republican Randy Kuhl says despite being urged by fellow constituents to run, he's decided to remain out of the race for the 29th Congressional District.

03/10/2010 05:11 PM

Elmira

St. Joseph's lifts visitation ban

A ban that restricted people under the age of 18 from visiting patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira has been lifted.

03/10/2010 04:28 PM

Binghamton

Police searching for robbery suspect

A man making a deposit was tackled outside an M&T Bank on Robinson Street in Binghamton. It happened around 11 p.m. Monday.

03/10/2010 04:24 PM

Southern Tier

Man wanted for rape

Authorities in Pennsylvania are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a rape suspect.

Updated 03/10/2010 11:55 AM

Southern Tier

Former Congressman Eric Massa fights back on national television

Controversy surrounds former Congressman Eric Massa. On Tuesday, he admitted to groping a member of his staff, but says it was not sexual in nature.

Updated 03/10/2010 08:36 AM

Binghamton

Neighbors, police target city crime

Binghamton neighbors and the city's police force are on a mission to curb crime across the city.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:39 AM

Binghamton

City seeks public input on spending federal funds

The City of Binghamton has more than $2 million allocated to improve its neighborhoods, and city leaders are seeking input from neighbors on how to spend it.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:36 AM

Vestal

Tier residents worry after Toyota Prius issues

The story of a runaway Prius is having an affect here in the Southern Tier. Some people are asking what they should do if their car starts to randomly accelerate. Our Neil St. Clair hit the highway to find the answers.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:05 AM

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