Good Samaritan

The Broome County Health Department says it has received reports of increased suspected drug overdose deaths during the past few days.

New York State Police say a passerby was able to summon help for an elderly Otego man as his home burned to the ground.

The American Red Cross is accepting nominations for the 9th annual Real Heroes Breakfast May 10.

Sheriff’s officials in Delaware County are reminding residents that the New York 911 Good Samaritan Law protects people from charges if they are seeking help for a person overdosing on drugs.

What started out appearing to be the act of a Good Samaritan has ended up in charges filed against a Homer woman.