BPD To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

The Binghamton Police Department will be promoting breast cancer awareness and to raise money for breast cancer research. During the month of October, the BPD will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink’ Campaign. As part of the effort, members... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Director Honored by NYSAC

Tioga County Public Health Director Lisa McCafferty was honored last week by the New York State Association of Counties for graduating from the NYSAC County Government Institute. The ceremony was held at the NYSAC Fall Seminar in Rochester. The educational program is a collaboration... Read More.

Broome County Fiscal Status Improved

An audit by the New York State Comptroller’s office indicates that the fiscal health of Broome County is improving. From 2014 to 2016, the county has been rated as in ‘significant stress’. The 2017 rating lists the county as ‘susceptible to fiscal stress’. County... Read More.

Update: Police Involved Shooting in Stanfordville

There is an update on yesterday’s report of a police involved shooting near Poughkeepsie. At about 11AM Tuesday, the state police answered a call that an intoxicated individual, armed with a knife, was threatening a woman at a restaurant in Stanfordville, NY. Two troopers... Read More.

Three Pounds of Marijuana Found During Search

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Village of McGraw on Tuesday. Police located over 3 pounds of marijuana during the search. Three men were arrested and charged with felony Criminal Possession of marijuana.

Police Investigating Fraudulent Withdrawals at Key Bank

New York State Police Investigators are searching for a man accused of fraudulently withdrawing $6,000 from two Binghamton Key Bank Branches on Front Street and also on Main Street back in May. The victim lives in the Ballston Spa area.

$20 Million Awarded Through the Greater Binghamton Fund

32 projects have been awarded funding through the $20 million Greater Binghamton Fund. The initiative is intended to facilitate key economic development projects in Binghamton, Johnson City and Endicott. The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council solicited public input through a series of events,... Read More.

‘Paws on the Plaza’ Set for Thursday

The Broome County Dog Shelter’s next ‘Paws on the Plaza’ will be held on Thursday, September 27th on the 2nd floor at Government Plaza. The adoptable pets will be there from 11AM to 1PM.

New York Hockey Legend Retires from NHL

Western New York hockey legend, Brian Gionta, has retired after 1000 plus games in the NHL. The Rochester area native played for the Devils, the Canadians, and the Sabres in a career that saw him score 53 game winning goals, play in the Olympics... Read More.

Officer Involved Shooting in Poughkeepsie Area

There was an officer involved shooting near Poughkeepsie yesterday. The State Police were dispatched to a menacing call in the town of Stanford. During the encounter, a State Trooper shot an individual at the scene. The person died later in the day. The names... Read More.