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The Associated Press declared Governor Kathy Hochul the winner of the 2026 New York governor’s race over Republican Bruce Blakeman while votes were still being counted statewide.

Brian Harrison Jr., 29, of Endicott pleaded guilty to second degree weapon possession after a 2025 motorcycle pursuit in Binghamton ended at Recreation Park.

The state's aging unemployment system is finally getting replaced, but claimants should prepare for temporary disruptions.

A closed video rental shop in Tioga County may soon reopen as a licensed cannabis dispensary.

See where they're headed.

After being closed for three months, Broome County's first modernized Burger King restaurant has reopened.

The Deep Purple guitar legend will be back on stage starting in March.

Federal prosecutors are moving forward with a case involving identity theft and fraud tied to Social Security benefits in our region.

He says the music still has to be art – and that not all artists have to be political.

Guitarist Rich Robinson looks back at their busy year, some of their cult albums and what's ahead in 2027.

New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program is open, and eligible Southern Tier households could receive up to $1,086 to help with winter heating costs.

New York’s stalking law treats unauthorized GPS tracking as part of a pattern of conduct, and a 2014 change known as Jackie’s Law added it to the statute.

New York saw over five thousand fatal crashes between 2020 and 2024, with some roads and regions accounting for far more than others.

The fall is a great time to hunt in New York State!

Fall brings more pests indoors for one in five homeowners, but most aren't confident their prevention efforts will actually work.

The good, the bad and the ugly from one of glam metal's definitive bands.

He says the band has "so many reasons to keep playing."

Local groups now have a shot at $35,000 to make our communities healthier and tobacco-free. Applications close November 11.