Two Arrested During Copper Heist

Two men from Binghamton were arrested for attempted burglary. 37-year-old Jamie Beardsley and 22-year-old Dustin Sessions were arrested after Binghamton Police responded to 33 West State Street for a report of criminal mischief. A responding officer arrived on scene to find a back door... Read More.

Town of Union May See Fire Coverage Changes

There might soon be a shift in fire services for some Town of Union residents. The Endwell fire department is looking at covering the areas of Westover and Fairmont Park. These two locations are currently covered by the Johnson City Fire Department, however, higher... Read More.

Tioga Downs Proposal Would Create 560 Jobs

Some details have been released about Tioga Downs second bid for a Southern Tier Casino license. According to information released by the gaming commission, the proposed project would cost $195 million, and would create 560 new jobs. The board is expected to make a... Read More.

Richard Matt Was Drunk at Time of Death

Toxicology results from escaped prisoner Richard Matt came in yesterday. According to the tests, Matt was drunk at the time of his death. His blood alcohol content was measured at .18%. He died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head by... Read More.

Woman Injured in Crash into Utility Pole

Several Vestal residents were without power last night, after a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The incident occurred at around 9PM last night on Horan Road in Vestal. According to police, the woman’s car was overturned when emergency crews arrived on scene. The... Read More.

Elmira to Re-Erect Civil War Prison Camp

Elmira will soon be re-erecting a piece of its history. A Civil War Prison Camp once sat on the streets of Elmira 150 years ago. The prison camp was in operation from 1864-1865, and housed captured confederate soldiers. Through community donations, one of the... Read More.

Wagner Lumber Damaged by Fire

Fire crews were sent to Wagner Lumber in Nineveh yesterday evening. Both the Afton Fire Department, as well as the Harpursville Fire Department responded to reports of flames in the walls. A source on scene has confirmed that a fire did indeed occur, however,... Read More.

Binghamton Reports 19,400 Unpaid Parking Tickets

Binghamton City Mayor Rich David’s office released some numbers yesterday, regarding unpaid parking tickets still owed to the city. According to their records, there are currently over 19,400 unpaid parking tickets, totaling over $1 Million. The 15 individuals with the most unpaid parking tickets... Read More.

Five Major Retailers Fined for Violating Toy Gun Requirements

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement between his office and five major retailers, following a criminal investigation which started in December of last year. According to Schneiderman’s office, Amazon, Walmart, ACTA, Sears and Kmart have all sold toy guns in violation... Read More.

Arrest Made in Shooting Incident Near Packer Hospital

The Sayre Borough Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the shooting incident which occurred on Packer Avenue near Robert Packer Hospital on Friday. 33-Year-Old Justin Holloway of Sayre was arrested and taken to Robert Packer Hospital for a mental health evaluation.... Read More.