Class-action lawsuit filed against Owego McDonald’s

OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against the franchise operator of the Owego McDonald’s. Former workers are alleging widespread labor and workplace safety violations. The lawsuit claims employees were required to work through dangerous conditions, including reported carbon dioxide leaks and other safety hazards. It also alleges workers were denied […]

Vestal restaurant temporarily closed

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A popular restaurant along Old Vestal Road is temporarily closing for what it calls unforeseen circumstances. Take-A-Break Restaurant at 2313 Vestal Road, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options has temporarily shut its doors. WNBF had the story first, and it also reported that the diner has been open since 1983. […]

First snow for the season coming, but totals and impacts will be minor

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- Clouds increase this Veteran’s Day, with one more day with above average temperatures near 58 degrees. As low pressure moves east, rain begins overnight and through most of Thursday. The coastal low, with cooler air from the north will lead to a rain and snow mix and the first snow of the […]

Large house fire in Mansfield, New Jersey, under control

Crews are on the scene of a large house fire in Mansfield, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon.

Take-A-Break Diner in Vestal "Temporarily Closed"

A sign at Take-A-Break restaurant indicates the place is closed but it doesn't state when it may reopen.

Joe Veres' 11.11.26 Evening Forecast

ER Visits In The Southern Tier: 3 Hours 41 Minutes In Broome, 4 Hours 4 Minutes In Tompkins

Broome County ER visits average about 3 hours 41 minutes. Chemung runs 3 hours 32. Tompkins stretches past 4 hours. Bring a little patience.

Finally! No More Route 17 Construction Backups

A $4.5 million bridge repair project that slowed traffic in the towns of Vestal and Union has been completed.

Vestal Spirit Halloween Popup Shop Shifting From Boo! to Ho! Ho! Ho!

The seasonal store that opened in August closed a few days ago but the spot is being prepared for a new use.

Broome County Toys for Tots now in Vestal

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Toys for Tots location has changed from its previous Johnson City spot. Its new location is now 150 Vestal Parkway West, home of the former Big Lots. It will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to noon, then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 5-8 […]

NYS winter paving program will upgrade roads in Broome, Tioga, Chenango

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 10 detailed $100 million in funding for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by New York’s typical harsh winter weather. A total of 642 lane miles of state highways across every region of the state will be repaved under the State Department of Transportation’s "Harsh Winter Paving" program. The funding will cover multiple repaving projects in Broome, Chenango and Tioga counties, according to the governor's announcement. State officials said the investments reflect Hochul's ongoing commitment to restore and revitalize New York’s roads, especially those impacted by extreme weather. Broome County 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $1.7 million to resurface U.S. Route 11 from the PA State Line to Crescent Drive, in the Town of Kirkwood, Broome County. $1.8 million to resurface State Route 26, from the Maine Memorial School to Glen Aubrey, in the Towns of Maine and Nanticoke, Broome County. Chenango County 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $1.8 million to resurface State Route 12, from Village of Oxford to City of Norwich, in the Towns of Oxford, Preston, and Norwich, Chenango County. $1.8 million to resurface State Route 12, from County Road 2 to County Road 3A,

Gas Well Boom Puts Flatbed Hauling Back to Work in North Central PA

Sit in a diner off US-220 near Williamsport and you’ll probably hear it from the next booth: the rigs are busy again. After a couple of slow years, drilling crews are back on pads across Lycoming and Bradford counties. Each pad needs steel, mats and machinery hauled up roads mostly built for milk trucks and school buses. Almost all of it rides on open decks, which is why flatbed hauling services in the region are booked out again. The activity shows up in the numbers: as Penn Business Report notes, citing the Independent Fiscal Office , Pennsylvania drilled 446 new wells in 2025, up 44.3% and the first annual increase since 2022, with Lycoming and Bradford among the five counties that produced 70% of the state’s gas. More wells mean more freight, and most of it won’t fit in a box. Casing pipe comes in long joints, often 40 feet or more. Rig mats are big and awkward. Pump skids and wellhead parts get lifted on and off with a crane or a large loader. What the roads are like up there Getting to a well pad in Bradford County is rarely a straight shot. You can run US-6 into

Delivering pipeline-quality RNG at Valley Energy’s Lowman facility

At Valley Energy’s Lowman, New York interconnect facility at the Chemung County Landfill, environmental protection and energy production work together. Groundwater flows beneath the landfill, making protection critical. Engineered liner systems prevent contamination, supported by comprehensive monitoring to ensure long-term performance and water quality. Valley Energy has partnered with...

Southern Tier Communities Awarded $13.56 Million for Spring Paving Projects

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) — The southern tier will soon be getting $13.56 million to repave 106 miles of road. Beginning next spring, the work will be completed by New York's Department of Transportation as a part of their larger Harsh Winter Paving Program. In Steuben County, $622,000 is...

State Water Grants Reach Southern Tier: Sewer Fixes, Green Lots, Cleaner Streams

Over $31 million in state grants is headed to 24 water projects across 21 communities, with several right here in the Southern Tier.

Laurel Health offers free Pennie and Medicaid enrollment help

Mansfield, Pa. — Laurel Health Centers are offering free insurance enrollment counseling for Pennie marketplace plans, Medicaid, and CHIP for residents of Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan counties during Pennsylvania’s open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2027. People who enroll by Dec. 15 can get coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. Enrolling after Dec. 15 means coverage begins Feb. 1, 2027, according to the centers. Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll in Pennie plans for 2027 coverage. Appointments with certified application counselor Carla Westlake are available at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. Counseling is free and open to everyone, including people who are not Laurel Health patients, a release from Laurel Health said. “We assist patients with reviewing and comparing their coverage options on the state marketplace, Pennie, and insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP. Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit,” Westlake said. “Anyone is welcome to make an appointment at 570-723-3424. While we’re busiest during the marketplace’s open enrollment period, we can also assist with special enrollments throughout the year. Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance questions and coverage.” Laurel Health does not provide Medicare enrollment

Canton wins District IV 2A championship

The Williamson Lady Warriors pushed the Canton Lady Warriors to the brink of elimination in the District IV 2A championship match in Athens on Thursday, Nov. 5. Ultimately though, Canton prevailed, scoring the final two points in a 15-13 fifth set victory that earned them a place in the PIAA championship tournament.

Where new state grants are flowing to boost area water quality projects

Communities in Chemung, Steuben and other Southern Tier counties are among localities statewide that will benefit from water quality grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Through the program, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is awarding $45 million in state grants to support 25 projects to further improve water quality in Region 8, which includes Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. Those projects will directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source, DEC said in a news release. "Funding from these grants will directly help local communities upgrade essential infrastructure to protect drinking water, improve flood resiliency, and reduce the amount of polluted stormwater runoff entering lakes, rivers and streams,” said DEC Region 8 Director Timothy P. Walsh. Here is a breakdown of how those grants will support water quality projects in area counties: Chemung County Chemung County: A $400,000 grant will enable the county to buy a vacuum truck to conduct regular cleanouts of catch basins and stormwater infrastructure and help reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Town of Horseheads: A $400,000 grant will fund replacement of an aging salt storage facility at the

Federal lawsuit accuses Owego McDonald’s of safety failures, retaliation

Former employees of a McDonald's franchise in the Village of Owego have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging safety failures, retaliation and other violations. A lawsuit filed on Nov. 9 alleges that the franchisee company that owns the McDonald’s at 29 Hickories Park Road in Owego kept employees working through carbon dioxide leaks and fire-safety failures, failed to pay overtime and wages for all hours worked, retaliated against employees who raised safety and wage concerns and refused to accommodate a manager’s disabilities, allegedly forcing her out of her job. The initial complaint names Mac-Clark Restaurants, Inc., a McDonald's franchisee company that owns more than a dozen McDonald's restaurants across New York including the Owego location that employed the three former employees who are suing. It also names two of the company's managers — a Human Resources Manager and a Supervisor. Former employees Savanna Tuttle, Hailey Swancott and Victoria Tiesi, represented by attorney Megan Quattlebaum, are seeking unpaid wages, back pay, front pay, lost benefits and compensatory, punitive and statutory damages. In a statement, Quattlebaum said they are looking forward to "holding Mac-Clark accountable in court." "Our complaint sets out that Mac-Clark treated the safety and the paychecks of its

Just two-point game between Cougars & Bearcats at break; Bing wins 87-62

DALLAS, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— The Misericordia Cougars upped the difficulty level Wednesday night, host Division-I Binghamton University at the Anderson Center. The Cougars gave the Bearcats all they could handle in the first half, going to break down just two points 36-34. The Bearcats near doubled the Cougars in scoring in the second half to capture the […]