New York move to ban fracking heartens critics
New York plans to prohibit hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economic benefits of the widely used gas-drilling technique and delighting…
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Location of gaming sites to be determined in Albany on Wednesday
New York State’s Gaming Facility Location Board will make recommendations on Wednesday regarding where the gaming licenses will be awarded in Upstate New York. The meeting,…
Governor announces Community Renewal Funds
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced $13.6 million in Community Renewal Funds for 44 projects in regions around the State that will improve public facilities,…
Senator Libous’ sponsored bill to protect animals gains approval from Governor Cuomo
On Monday, New York State’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill to increase protections for pets across New York State. The bill prohibits the…
Former commissioner retains seat; new fire station build a hot spot in election
In the commissioner election for the Owego Fire District, incumbent Joe Stocks soundly defeated challenger Carl Jones. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, district voters reelected Stocks…
Waverly participates in ‘Wreaths Across America’
In Waverly, and during “Wreaths Across America”, members from the VFW and the American Legion participated in a wreath laying by Mayor Dan Leary, and…
‘Wreaths Across America’ honors veterans
There is something special about a wreath, a circle with no end and made from living evergreens with the sweet fragrance of balsam. The act…
Apalachin’s Sweeney’s Market now offering certified Angus beef
Just in time for the holiday season, Sweeney’s Market, located at 6518 Rte. 434 in Apalachin, N.Y., a locally owned and operated super market and…
11th Annual Tinsel N’ Lights brings huge crowd to Muldoon Park
The young in years and young at heart both came out to Muldoon Park in Waverly for horse-driven sleigh rides over freshly laid snow, pictures…