Responders Band Together, Rescue Man From Susquehanna in Owego
Police in Owego say a huge cooperative effort is behind a successful rescue from the Susquehanna River as a fun morning of fishing goes wrong.
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Girl Scout Cookies are Back With a New Treat
The Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council officially kicked off the 2022 cookie sales January 11.
New York’s 911 Dispatchers Expected To Be Given ‘First Responder’ Status on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, New York Governor Hochul is expected to sign a bill finally giving 911 dispatchers first responder status.
WWII Plane to Fly Over Southern Tier in ‘Operation Thanks From Above’
On the anniversary of D-Day, a special WWII plane that flew over the beach in Normandy will fly over portions of the Southern Tier to honor essential employees.
New York Pharmacies to Gather COVID Samples
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is issuing an Executive Order allowing independent pharmacies to conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
First Responders Act Signed
A new law in Broome County protecting first responders from being hampered from doing their jobs at incident scenes is signed.
First Responder Law Adopted
The Broome County legislature has passed a local law that could send someone who harasses an emergency worker to jail for a year.
First Responders Protection Act Revisited
The Broome County Legislature is scheduled to take another look at the First Responders Protection Act.
First Responders Protection Act Amended
An amended version of the First Responders Protection Act makes charges for impeding responders based on State Law rather than law enforcement discretion.
First Responder Protection Protest "Plot"
The Broome County Legislature is scheduled discuss is the First Responders Protection Act of 2019 while protesters are planning a demonstration.