Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

The Southern Tier is being rewarded for being a top economic development performer.

The Endicott Fire Department has a new vehicle in its fleet.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state’s first industrial hemp research forum will be held February 28 at Cornell University.

Another program is being launched in the area to try to get a reign on the opioid epidemic.

The move toward developing the industrial hemp industry in New York State is continuing to go forward with an open house and informational meeting planned for September 26 in Endicott.

Public comments are to be taken following the passage of new rule in New York State for parking garage safety.

A cooperative effort between Binghamton University and Nanticoke Gardens has hemp growing in the county for the first time in more than 80 years.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell has introduced a bill creating the New York Senior Tourism Program.

New York is still selling the idea of developing industrial hemp in the Southern Tier.

Local state representatives ask for supplemental funding from the state to help with the local snow removal costs.