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Friday, November 20, 2009   48º F

Lockheed Martin gets new contract

OWEGO

Good news after an announcement earlier in the week that Lockheed Martin System Integration in Owego would have to lay off additional workers.

Updated 1:04 PM


BCC selects new president

BROOME COUNTY

After patiently searching for over a year, Broome Community College unofficially selects their new president.

Updated 3:23 PM


Astronaut talks to OFA students

OWEGO

After flying 6.5 million miles above the earth, Colonel Doug Hurley, a 1984 graduate of Owego Free Academy, and an astronaut on the Endeavor shuttle crew, returned to his alma mater Friday morning.

Updated 1:05 PM


Firm suggests fields be taken off DEC list

HORSEHEADS

Further testing of the Horseheads Central School District athletic fields has proved the soil is not contaminated and the firm that conducted the investigation wants the site removed from the DEC's Hazardous Substance Waste Disposal Site list.

Updated 6:12 AM


Rivercrest acquires "historic" designation

VESTAL

Normally a historic designation means stricter rules on construction permits and design changes, but as our Neil St. Clair explains, for one Vestal district, it means so much more.

Updated 6:11 AM


Elmira to start new rental ordinances

The City of Elmira is working to change the way it deals with rental properties in efforts to improve the quality of life in the area. Our Kaitlyn Lionti tells us about two ordinances city council is voting on next week and what city officials hope they will do for the community.

Updated 6:11 AM

Brand Park redesign project

Students from Cornell University are helping to create a plan to redesign Brand Park in Elmira and they want your help.

Updated 11/19/2009 05:14 PM



Binghamton Zoo welcomes new Red-necked Wallaby

Meet the newest member of the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park. Peabody is a Red-necked Wallaby and he's about nine months old. Red-necked Wallabies are native to Australia.

Updated 6:18 AM

CMOG lights tree

The Corning Museum of Glass kicked off the holiday season with a special tree lighting.

Updated 6:12 AM



Turkey football

If you saw people playing turkey football outside the Wal-Mart in Vestal, here's the reason why. It's all part of the annual turkey drive.

Updated 6:12 AM

Vestal school unveils new auditorium

A $60 million capital project that began in 2002 is virtually complete in Vestal. More than 500 people showed up at African Road Middle School to watch the inaugural concert at the school's new auditorium.

Updated 6:12 AM



Hoffman skeptical of 23rd Congressional election vote tally

The election may have been two weeks ago, but controversy still surrounds the results in the 23rd Congressional district. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman wants to check the election vote tallies. And he's asking his supporters to donate to the cause. As our Sarah Hagen tells us, Hoffman's latest move is upsetting democrats and republicans alike.

Updated 6:08 AM

New guidelines for cervical cancer testing

Health issues are in the headlines again. First it was a change in screenings for breast cancer and now there are new guidelines for cervical cancer tests. Health reporter Marcie Fraser the details.

11/20/2009 03:57 PM



Aubertine holds public hearing on farming concerns

The uncertain future of the farming industry took center stage at a public hearing in Watertown.

Updated 6:32 AM

Residents critical at gas drilling hearing

The DEC may have finished its public comment hearings on gas drilling, but that didn't stop more than a thousand people from gathering at the State Theatre in Ithaca to voice their opinion Thursday night.

Updated 6:11 AM



Orange roll over 12th-ranked Bears

The 24th-ranked Syracuse University men's basketball team rolled to a 95-73 win over number-12 California in the 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden Thursday night.

Orange women improve to 3-0

The Syracuse University women's basketball team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 74-66 win over Alabama State Thursday night at Manley Field House.

Top recruit chooses Tennessee over Syracuse

Tobias Harris, one of the top high school basketball recruits in the country, has signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Tennessee.




Testimony wraps up in Joe Bruno trial

Week three of the federal corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno wrapped up in Albany Friday with both the prosecution and defense resting their cases. Closings arguments are expected on Monday. Steve Ference has the details.

Updated 5:49 PM

Initial health care vote set for Saturday

The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for Saturday night.

11/20/2009 01:24 PM



Senator: FAA needs resources to prevent glitches

New York Senator Charles Schumer says the Federal Aviation Administration needs more resources to prevent problems like the computer glitch that's causing cancellations and flight delays nationwide.

11/19/2009 01:17 PM

FAA says flight computers working again

FAA officials say failed computers that delayed flights across the country are now working again. The air traffic controllers union says the computer failure involved both of the Federal Aviation Administration's computer centers in Salt Lake City and Atlanta.

11/19/2009 11:52 AM



Thanksgiving Roasted Squash and Mashed Potatoes

Two easy sides for a traditional Thanksgiving meal!

Treat your pooch to pumpkin!

This time of year pumpkins are every where and pumpkin treats are not just for people. Now, you can share the joys of pumpkins with your dog.

Stuffing and Roasting the Thanksgiving Turkey

Step by step process for stuffing and roasting a Thanksgiving turkey!




Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

A super easy Thanksgiving tradition!

Thanksgiving Bread Stuffing

A very simple, traditional bread stuffing!

Thanksgiving Dinner with Pan Gravy

A complete Thanksgiving meal topped off with a tasty pan gravy!