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New York has already seen a massive surge in painful stomach parasite infections this summer, prompting Broome County health officials to warn residents to be extra careful with their fresh summer produce.

Think New York’s power grids are reliable? A new study reveals a massive $97 million annual cost for blackouts, and Upstate residents are paying a disproportionate price.

Broome County emergency agencies are conducting a full-scale training drill at Windsor High School this Friday. Here is what to expect regarding simulated gunfire, emergency sirens, and Route 79 traffic detours.

Clear out your cluttered closets and safely destroy old documents this Saturday at the SUNY Broome free drive up recycling event.

New FBI crime data breaks down reported offenses in Binghamton, Elmira, and Ithaca, showing how Southern Tier communities compare to the rest of New York State.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Southern Tier as humidity pushes the heat index near 104 degrees. Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to bring widespread haze by midweek.

Catch up on some of the latest local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of July 6, 2026.

Drivers should prepare for delays this week as Broome County Highway Department crews launch a major multi-town maintenance push.

Hitchhiking in New York is not exactly illegal, but it is a lot more complicated than you think, and the wrong spot could cost you.

A new cannabis retail outlet has opened its doors at the site of a long-time Vestal business.