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Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Candor mayor charged with felonies, used village funds for personal use, state police say
A village mayor in Tioga County faces felony charges after investigators accused him of diverting village funds for his own use. Following a joint investigation with the state Comptroller's Office, New York State Police at Owego on Monday arrested Candor Mayor Eric Halstead and charged him with second-degree corrupting the government and third-degree grand larceny, both felonies. ...
Buffalo Fire offers helpful tips for firework safety
With some considering setting off some of their own fireworks or sparklers this Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Buffalo Fire Department gave a safe firework demonstration and offered some important tips to keep in mind. More from WBEN:
Melania Trump looks downcast as Jill Biden celebrates another Vogue cover years after ex-First Lady snubbed by magazine
FIRST Lady Jill Biden has stunned fans with a new Vogue cover years after Melania Trump was snubbed by the iconic magazine. The former first lady wore dark colors as she arrived at Trump Tower in New York City on Sunday in anticipation of her Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser. Melania, 54, wore a navy blue […]
State Police Looking to Identify Two Who Stole Shopping Cart Full of Items at Walmart
State Police at Homer are looking for public assistance in identifying two suspects who are involved in a larceny that took place at Walmart in Cortlandville back on May 14th. Troopers were dispatched to the store after two people left with a cart full of items without paying. State Police say the pair fled the scene in a black pick-up truck.
Storm activity, mile-long debris path: Details of fatal Delaware County plane crash emerge
More details are being released about a fatal plane crash in Delaware County on Sunday, after a federal investigator arrived at the crash site. The crash of a small single-engine plane near Sidney killed five people. The occupants were a family from Georgia, including two children, who were returning home after attending a weekend baseball tournament in Cooperstown, according to New York State Police.
Owego man faces multiple charges after drug investigation
OWEGO, NY (CortacaToday) – A Tioga County man awaits his day in court. Shawn Terry, 50, was arrested by Owego Police last week after a drug investigation on East Main Street. Terry is charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, and a single felony count of criminal possession of a weapon. Terry additionally faces two misdemeanors of criminal use of drug paraphernalia for scales and packaging. He will appear in court at a later date.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns for 2024 Season
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, beginning July 1 and running through Sept. 30. This initiative aims to support low-income older adults in maintaining and enhancing their nutritional health by providing coupons redeemable at local Farmers’ Markets. Participants...
Concerts in the Park return to Hickories on Wednesday
The Concerts in the Park will return to Hickories Park in Owego this Wednesday. The Kirby Band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a fireworks show set to take place after the concert. The Concerts in the Park will be held every Wednesday through August 7th. In the...
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
Binghamton Dominates AE Meet: Men’s Strong Lead; Moane Shines in Women’s Events
LEXINGTON, Va. – Senior Courtney Moane won the women’s 100 breast and swam on the first-place 400 medley relay team, highlighting Binghamton’s performance during the third day of the America East Swimming & Diving Championships on Friday at the VMI Aquatic Complex. With one day left to go in the meet, the Bearcat men lead the six-team field by 49 points while the women are five points out of fourth place among the seven squads. Moane won her first career individual title with a time of 1:02.32, which was nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Ellie Fazio of Vermont…
Rockland's feud with Hochul leaves seat on MTA board vacant for more than a year
Rockland County’s feud with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mass transit policy has left county taxpayers without a representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for more than a year. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his preferred candidate for the seat, Neil Cosgrove, say the governor has shown disrespect...
Emily Mackay Clinches Bronze in 1,500m at World Indoor Championships
Emily Mackay, a Binghamton alum and professional runner, earned a bronze medal in the women's 1,500 at the World Indoor Championships in Scotland, clocking a personal-best time of 4:02.69. Mackay finished third out of 12 runners in the race. Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia won the gold with a time of...
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
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