Waverly, New York
Waverly, New York is a village within the Town of Barton, in rural Tioga County's lovely Finger Lakes Region. Rolling hillsides, historic homes, and quaint country shops, which make the Finger Lakes Region so popular, are located on this New York and Pennsylvania border. Waverly is part of "The Valley," a community that includes South Waverly, Sayre, and Athens, in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Waverly's 4,067 residents (2000 U.S. Census) might head to the Waverly Village Court to handle a traffic ticket. The Village Court is held at 358 Broad Street, Waverly NY 14892. Waverly utilizes the Tioga County Courts, located in the 6th Judicial District.
In Tioga County, the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Drug Treatment Court, and Surrogates' Court are held at the Tioga County Courthouse, 21 Court St., Owego, NY 13827. The Supreme Court has the broadest jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters, but generally hears only cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts. The Supreme Court can grant divorces, annulments and separations. The County Court is authorized to handle the prosecution of all crimes committed within the county. City Courts have criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors and lesser offenses. Town and Village Courts have criminal jurisdiction over violations and misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are also heard in these courts.
In Waverly, New York, personal injury claims are handled in civil court. Town and Village Courts have civil jurisdiction over claims of up to $3,000. City courts have civil jurisdiction over claims of up to $15,000. County Courts have limited jurisdiction in civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000; for higher dollar amounts, the Supreme Court hears cases outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts.
Waverly is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 86. U.S. Route 220, New York State Route 17C and New York State Route 34 also run through the Village, allowing Waverly residents a short commute to the cities of Ithaca, Elmira and Binghamton. Waverly, NY is between the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport and the Greater Binghamton Airport located in Maine, New York.
For healthcare, Waverly residents have a choice of Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira or the Guthrie Healthcare System's inpatient, outpatient and emergency care at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA and the Troy Community Hospital in Troy, PA. Guthrie also operates the Tioga Senior Care Campus, Guthrie Medical Waverly and Waverly Optometry & Optical in Waverly.
The Waverly Central School District provides public education in Waverly, NY. Elmira College in Elmira, and Corning Community College are both within an easy commute for college-bound Waverly residents.
The Leprino Cheese Factory is both Waverly and Barton's largest private employer. Other large companies in Waverly include: Hagen Pet Foods, Inc., Rynone Manufacturing, which manufactures marble vanity tops, laminate counter tops, granite counter tops and casework; and Hancor, Inc., which makes corrugated plastic drainage pipe made from high-density polyethylene.
Recreation and cultural activities for adults and children are extensive in the Waverly community. The Waverly Reservoir provides fishing opportunities and efforts are being made by the village to turn the surrounding area into a state park. The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center in Waverly provides education, research and preservation of the region's Native American archaeological, cultural and historical assets. Tioga Downs offers casino gaming and horse racing in neighboring Nichols NY.
