Category: Schuyler County

New York State Police will be working with the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the March death of a firefighter from Watertown. Peyton Morse, 21, died nine days after suffering a medical emergency while at a training facility. The State ... MORE

A man accused of endangering the welfare of a child in August has been arrested in Chemung County. Bryan Wray, 20, had an outstanding warrant for endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief. He was arrested Sept. 18, a month ... MORE

According to minutes from a Chemung County IDA meeting, the old Tops building was sold during an auction for $800,000 in July. The buyer is not known and bought the property that was listed as an opportunity zone due to its retail ... MORE

A woman has been arrested in Apalachin for the severe neglect of 49 animals. Tioga County Sheriff’s arrived to the property to remove a storage shed but found 33 dogs, 15 chickens, and roosters, hens, a pony, and other animals. Terry Woloszyn ... MORE

A Southport man was arrested Sept. 13 after punching a man’s dog. The owner of the dog, Harold Schiefen, wants to be sure Connor Delaney, 29, is held accountable. Delaney was arrested after police responded to a suspicious condition around 1:30 a.m ... MORE

After a man was arrested for causing a disturbance in Big Flats on Sept. 15, he is now pending extradition to Florida. Keron Taylor, 26, of Bath, was arrested after police responded to the report of a disturbance at the Econo Lodge ... MORE

The Watkins Glen NASCAR race will be happening a little later in the month next year than normal. The 2022 race is set to take place on Sunday, Aug. 21 according to the 2022 Cup Series schedule. Normally the race takes place ... MORE

Painted Post will soon open a new KFC restaurant. The location is at 243 North Hamilton Street. The plan is to open the fast food restaurant in January of 2022, but no official date has been set. A KFC opened in 2019 ... MORE

Residents of the Finger Lakes Region can now see the Seneca Harbor Station right from the comfort of their own home, 24/7, 7 days a week. A new webcam is online today thanks to a partnership between BOSS Security & Automation, Seneca ... MORE

Polystyrene foam containers are being banned, and some local establishments are getting ahead of that. McClure’s Deli in Elmira plans to remove all Styrofoam used in their business. Barbara McClure, owner of the deli, said that it would just be different packaging ... MORE

A 21-year-old man has been indicted on charges by a Grand Jury in Chemung County for kidnapping, torturing and killing a man. Thomas Bovaird is accused of kidnapping, torturing and killing Juan Jose Gotay. Bovaird allegedly shot, kicked, struck, and mutilated Gotay ... MORE

Ten counties in upstate New York have written to Governor Kathy Hochul asking that she consider the unintended consequences of the vaccine mandate. Two counties included in the letter are Schuyler and Steuben. The letter says that healthcare facilities all over the ... MORE

There is an under-age drinking billboard contest being held in Schuyler County by SCUDD, the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking. The contest is for kindergarten through sixth grade and has a holiday theme. The billboard chosen will be displayed in November ... MORE

Police share more information following the report of what appears to be an accidental shooting in the Town of Cayuta. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police are investigating an incident that occurred on Sept. 12th involving the ... MORE

Over one hundred Elmira College freshmen helped clean during community service at Eldridge Park. Once a year the college tries to do some type of off-campus community service event to help the community. Students are required to complete at least 60 hours ... MORE