New York and Pennsylvania are among states that are being tasked with reducing pollution flowing downstream the the Chesapeake Bay but may not be doing enough.
The authorities in the Southern Tier are not reporting any big trouble with flooding due to ice jams in the region but there are spots where water has spilled over river and stream banks.
With more rain and milder temperatures across the Southern Tier, emergency services officials will be keeping a close watch for sudden flooding as a result of ice jams.
A New York State Police team has harvested tens of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana from what may come to be known as "Pot Island" in Tioga County.