COVID Cases Down, Hospitalizations & Deaths Up in So. TierCOVID Cases Down, Hospitalizations & Deaths Up in So. TierRecently, there had been a drop in new COVID cases but the number of serious illness requiring hospitalization and deaths in the Southern Tier have been up.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
211 Becomes Emergency Resource211 Becomes Emergency ResourceA measure to activate the 211 informational phone service for dealing with emergencies in New York State has final state legislative approval.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Heat Advisory IssuedHeat Advisory IssuedThe National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory for parts of the Southern Tier Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Tompkins County Drops Mask AdvisoryTompkins County Drops Mask AdvisoryWith the county at a medium community level on the CDC map, the Tompkins County Health Department Friday suspended the Mask Advisory. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 79 Near LisleFatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 79 Near LisleTioga County Sheriff's officials are investigating a fatal crash on Route 79 near Lisle on May 21.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Longtime Binghamton Corporation Counsel, Dutko Passes AwayLongtime Binghamton Corporation Counsel, Dutko Passes AwayA long-time attorney for the City of Binghamton and Broome and Tioga Counties has passed away. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New Congressional Map Plan Draws Southern Tier From Tioga to Mass. BorderNew Congressional Map Plan Draws Southern Tier From Tioga to Mass. BorderA court-appointed expert has released a draft of new congressional maps for New York that are more favorable to Republicans.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Specials for Veterans and Home Gardeners at Regional Farmers’ MarketSpecials for Veterans and Home Gardeners at Regional Farmers’ MarketThe first hands-on program for veterans to learn food and agriculture skills takes place May 14 at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Subvariant Drives Climb in Twin Tiers COVID RatesSubvariant Drives Climb in Twin Tiers COVID RatesSouthern Tier COVID-19 case numbers are also reflecting the high transmission of the latest subvariant of the coronavirus.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor MasksBroome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor MasksThe CDC is recommending residents of Broome, Tioga, Susquehanna and Bradford counties wear masks due to a jump in COVID-19 infection rates.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte