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Four cases of measles are now confirmed in unvaccinated Steuben County residents. Two unvaccinated people were also reported positive for measles earlier this month in two separate counties: Tioga and Otsego.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) agreements are now banned statewide under the “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act" passed this year. Steuben and Broome counties are in compliance with the law as of the deadline date of Aug. 25.
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The public health department of Tioga County, NY conducted contact tracing after an unvaccinated resident tested positive for measles.
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Two former members of the sheriff’s department are running to replace him. The election is next year.
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The proportion of homeless New Yorkers who are under 18 is still above the nationwide average in much of the region.
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Binghamton has two Flock contracts for automatic license plate readers. One will automatically renew in August.
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Bradford County, Pennsylvania amended its land use regulations to include a framework for any proposed data centers in the area.
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The number of municipalities reconsidering the use of Flock Safety's A.I.-powered automatic license plate readers is growing. The Binghamton City Council is considering whether to renew one of its contracts with the company.
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Multiple counties in the Southern Tier were notified last week that they must end their 287(g) agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a letter from the state attorney general’s office.
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Binghamton-area reporter Celia Clarke and News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo discuss why WSKG will begin sharing audio recordings of the Broome County Legislature's monthly meetings.
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Starting in July 2026, WSKG News will share audio recordings of the monthly Broome County Legislature meetings.
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Voters in the town of Corning will choose candidates for several positions this November after some recent resignations in the town’s government.