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Drugs, Paraphernalia Found in Kirkwood Apartment, Binghamton Man Charged
A Binghamton man is charged after drugs and paraphernalia were found in a Kirkwood apartment in June. According to the Vestal Police Department, members of the department's Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at an apartment at 933 US-11, along with state police, on June 21st. Police say numerous types of narcotics, packaging, and scales consistent with the sale of narcotics, were found.
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in NYS
The City urged people to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks. A press release from the Mayor’s office said that fireworks, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are not only illegal but also a significant nuisance. The City has received numerous complaints at both City Council meetings and the Mayor’s office. The City requires that all residents respect their neighbors and the law by not using personal fireworks.
Worst Times To Drive In New York State Around July 4th Holiday
If you are one of the 70 million Americans getting ready to travel, you'll want to know the best and worst times to hit the roads in New York State. AAA is warning to expect a lot of traffic over the next week, as a record-breaking number of Americans plan to travel for the Fourth of July holiday.
Tips for traveling, staying safe this Fourth of July
GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Americans all across the country are getting excited for the Fourth of July. In fact, AAA said 71 million people nationwide are expected to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate the holiday. “People want to be with their friends, be with their family, have these experiences and make memories together,” […]
The fight for 'Andrew's Law': A mother's mission to prevent drunk driving fatalities
NEW YORK - The deadly crash into a Long Island nail salon by an alleged drunk driver last week has renewed one family's focus on passing a law to make the state's roads safer for everyone. The bill is known as "Andrew's Law," named after 12-year-old Andrew McMorris, who died...
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
“Summer is here – get offline and get outside.”. On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...
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...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Homer’s Music on the Green: July 3rd
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) — Homer’s free summer concert series continues with another Wednesday performance. This time, the local group set to perform is Ageless Jazz. If you’re looking for some laidback summer fun, grab some chairs, bring your favorite drinks and snacks to the Homer Village Green, and enjoy the music.
Cortland’s police chief retiring at end of July
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland’s police chief is retiring. Mayor Scott Steve says Paul Sandy will leave his position at the Cortland Police Department at the end of July. Steve says he’s thankful for Sandy’s leadership during his time in office. Chief Sandy has worked in the Crown City for 37 years, starting in 1985 as a patrol officer.
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.
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