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2024 U-E Grad, Mom Killed in Head-On Crash on Interstate 86
An Endwell woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 86 as they were returning from a college orientation visit. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the town of Chemung. According to a state police news release, a westbound Nissan...
No serious injuries in Owego house fire
OWEGO, NY (CortacaToday) — No serious injuries after a house fire in Owego, according to the Owego Fire Department. Deputy Chief Mike Hopkins was the first to arrive Thursday evening to the Williams Street house after a neighbor called 911 when they heard a smoke detector. Hopkins saw a man in a burning bedroom and helped him out of the house.
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Officials on Sunday released the name of a pilot who died in a skydiving flight after her passengers jumped from the aircraft near the Niagara Falls.Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person on board when the single-engine Cessna crashed Saturday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Georger, of Towanda, New York, was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook."My beloved daughter, my best friend and one of the two lights of my life passed away suddenly today," Paul Georger wrote. "Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Pennsylvania House Leader Wants Trump Shooting Investigated
A Pennsylvania Republican leader thinks the shooting at a Trump rally should be looked into. Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler is introducing legislation to look into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, in Butler. House Resolution 501 would form a House Select Committee to investigate the actions and response of state and local law enforcement following the assassination attempt. The bipartisan committee would then produce a report on the incident no later than November 30th. Cutler says the committee will not be looking to assign blame, but rather it seeks to discover how law enforcement can better improve practices going forward.
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
Owego resident rescued from fire on William Street
One resident was rescued and his home was damaged by a fire in the Village of Owego last Thursday. According to the Owego Fire Department, a neighbor called in the fire on William Street at around 6:45 p.m. on July 18th. Owego Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hopkins arrived on the scene and requested a second alarm for a working structure fire. He was informed by a neighbor that one person was still inside the home.
Perfect 2 Perfect: Faxon sale
Faxon, Pa. — Our next sale is this week! Coming on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (if needed), this estate sale will have excellent high-quality antique and collectibles for sale! You don’t want to miss this sale since it will be loaded with genuine antiques which are sure to please both the collector and the novice alike. Whether you are looking for quality antique furniture and items or are just looking for everyday items, this sale will have a lot...
Gas Price Checker: July 22, 2024
Here is the average price of gas for the Binghamton area for Monday, July, 22 2024, according to AAA. Fox 40’s Gas Price Checker brought to you by AmeriCU Credit Union airs every Sunday at 10 and in the 6 & 10 pm newscasts on Monday. Binghamton Average State...
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