Statewide

It’s school budget vote day across New York State. In the Owego-Apalachin School District, a 1% tax levy increase is proposed. It is the lowest increase of 15 school districts in the Broome-Tioga area.
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In preparation for Memorial Day weekend, local police are stepping up their efforts to ensure drivers are using their seat belts. Now through June 2nd, police will be participating in the Annual Click it or Ticket Campaign. Patrols will focus their efforts to ensure that drivers are abiding by vehicle and traffic laws and...
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The Oneida Indians have struck a deal with the Cuomo administration to guarantee exclusive territory for their central New York casino in exchange for an estimated $50 million in annual payments to the state. The proposed deal announced Thursday would be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to bring three Las Vegas casinos to...
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Governor Cuomo has announced that $760 million will be available in funding and tax credits for the third year of his economic development program. The money is part of Cuomo’s regional program that employs 10 councils to help target investment across the state. The Southern Tier Economic Development Council has been awarded $140.5 million...
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Smokers will now have to put out their cigarettes if they want to enjoy the great outdoors in a state park. Governor Cuomo announced the state is expanding the number of smoke free areas at state parks, pools, historic sites, and beaches. The governor said residents should be able to enjoy the outdoors without...
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The New York State Comptroller says the state’s overtime pay continued on its costly upward trend during the past year. According to comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, New York’s overtime pay rose close to 11 percent, up to $529 million this past year. Overtime costs for the state have increased significantly since major workforce cuts began...
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