Six Departments Fight Owego Brush Fire

Owego Firefighters responded to one of the first brush fires of the year yesterday afternoon on Route 38 near McLean Road. What was initially reported as a 40 by 60 foot grass fire ended up in a response from 6 departments. The... Read More.

Vestal Fire Department Request Rejected By Voters

Voters in Vestal Tuesday turned down their fire department's request for a new apparatus by fewer than 10 votes. Tuesday's special election drew just 371 residents to the polls. At issue was whether the town could spend $800,000 on a new heavy rescue... Read More.

Good & Bad News In Vestal School Budget

A Vestal middle school technology teacher and an elementary school teacher will have jobs next year thanks to an 11th-hour gift from the state. But it's not enough to save everyone's job. Vestal's nearly $73 million budget will include a tax levy... Read More.

Radioactive Waste May Be Shipped On I-81

Highly radioactive nuclear waste, the kind used in nuclear bombs, could be loaded up on trucks and shipped through New York State, down Interstate 81. It's a plan that is still in the early stages of approval, and has some people worried. ... Read More.

OFA's Odyssey Team Schedules Fundraiser

The Owego Free Academy Odyssey of the Mind team finished in 5th place at the state competition, but their creativity earned them a ticket to the world competition in Michigan next month. At the beginning of the year, Odyssey of the Mind teams are given... Read More.

Public Hearing Held On McArthur Elementary

After the students of MacArthur Elementary in Binghamton were displaced by the flood of September 2011, administrators are hoping a new proposal will have them soon returning to a permanent building. On Monday evening, a public hearing was held to present the rebuilding project... Read More.

Elmira City Court Judge Resigns

An Elmira City Court judge is resigning amidst allegations against him. Thomas Ramich resigned, citing personal issues, but according to the state of New York Commission on Judicial Conduct, a written complaint was filed against him last year. Ramich was accused of several infractions,... Read More.

Tioga Downs Announces Summer Concerts

Tioga Downs has announced the lineup for their 2013 Summer Concert Series. The series starts off on May 31st with a show by Tony Orlando. Gretchen Wilson follows him with a show in mid-June, and Michael McDonald will be the feature act in the... Read More.

Binghamton Firefighter Found Dead in His Firehouse

A Binghamton firefighter, husband and father is found dead inside his firehouse. 57-year-old John Janos died early Saturday morning, according to Binghamton Assistant Fire Chief Richard Allen. Allen says Janos was on call Friday night and responded at approximately 12:30 a.m. to... Read More.

Fire Seriously Damages Binghamton Home

A blaze has caused serious damage to a home on Murray Street in Binghamton. About 30 firefighters from the Johnson City and Binghamton department's responded to the call around 1:15 Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, the Binghamton Fire Chief says they were... Read More.

Binghamton Police Investigating Armed Robbery

A female employee was threatened with a gun after finishing her shift at KFC. The female was leaving Kentucky Fried Chicken on Main Street around 11:21 p.m. Sunday, when she was approached by a black male. Binghamton Police say the man threatened... Read More.