Hundreds of NYSEG Customers Plunged into Cold and DarkHundreds of NYSEG Customers Plunged into Cold and DarkPower went off to over 1,700 New York State Electric and Gas customers in parts of Broome and Chenango Counties in sub-zero temperatures overnight.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Have You Gotten Stuck Behind the Superload in the Twin TiersHave You Gotten Stuck Behind the Superload in the Twin TiersYou could get stuck behind the 213 foot-long, 294-ton"Superload' taking up two lanes of road and going 30 miles per hour through Pennsylvania.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Numbers Reach Astronomical Levels in Southern Tier & NYSCOVID Numbers Reach Astronomical Levels in Southern Tier & NYSNew York State’s numbers of new cases of COVID-19 continue to take astronomical jumps. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Southern Tier Bridges and Culverts Get Rehab. MoneySouthern Tier Bridges and Culverts Get Rehab. MoneyThe Southern Tier region of New York is getting $28 million to fix compromised bridges and crumbling culverts. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome’s Arena Gets Sound ImprovementsBroome’s Arena Gets Sound ImprovementsThe Visons Veterans’ Memorial Arena is enjoying some upgrades thanks to a grant from New York State.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Visions Federal Credit Union Donates to Habitat for HumanityVisions Federal Credit Union Donates to Habitat for HumanityVisions Federal Credit Union has announced a gift of $100,000 to 10 Habitat for Humanity affiliates.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Case Counts Continue Climb in Twin TiersCOVID Case Counts Continue Climb in Twin TiersCOVID Cases in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania continue to take huge weekly jumps.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
More Omicron Found in NY, Broome/Chenango Schedule Booster ClinicsMore Omicron Found in NY, Broome/Chenango Schedule Booster ClinicsPeople who are not vaccinated are urged to get the shot to stop the spread of COVID variants and the vaccinated to get their booster shot.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Chenango County Storage Barn Visible from I88Chenango County Storage Barn Visible from I88A big barn fire in Chenango County at the Broome County line is drawing attention from traffic on the nearby Interstate.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New COVID Deaths Reported in Broome and Cortland CountiesNew COVID Deaths Reported in Broome and Cortland CountiesBroome and Cortland Counties are each reporting another death due to the pandemic. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Former Broome Fire Coordinator Mike Aswad Has DiedFormer Broome Fire Coordinator Mike Aswad Has DiedBroome County’s long-time Director of Emergency Services and Fire Coordinator, Michael Aswad has passed away.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Truck Over Embankment at Nineveh Bridge Leaves One InjuredTruck Over Embankment at Nineveh Bridge Leaves One InjuredA driver is recovering from what appeared to be minor injuries following a tractor trailer crash on East Windsor Road.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome/Tioga COVID Vaccine & Booster Clinics Filling FastBroome/Tioga COVID Vaccine & Booster Clinics Filling FastCOVID-19 vaccination clinics, including sessions for boosters for those age 65 and older, continue to be scheduled and have appointments filled rapidly. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Southern Tier to Get Millions in Opioid Settlement MoneySouthern Tier to Get Millions in Opioid Settlement MoneyPrograms to fight opioid addiction in the Southern Tier are due to receive up to $25.5 million from different legal settlements.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte