school closings

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says schools across the state will remain shut down longer because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has declared a coronavirus state of emergency, closing all schools for four weeks.

All Tioga County school districts have been ordered closed as a state of emergency was declared following a positive coronavirus test.

The Owego Apalachin School District is adding text messages to its list of ways to contact parents, guardians, faculty and staff.

The National Weather Service says the Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. March 3, prompting the closing of dozens of schools in New York and Pennsylvania.

The National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 8 p.m. with heavy snow accumulating up to two feet.