Former Comptroller Hevesi Sentencing Postponed

Disgraced former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was scheduled to be sentenced on Monday for his role in a massive 'play-for-pay' scandal involving the state pension fund. Hevesi did not not show up in court and is reportedly in the hospital with internal bleeding. He... Read More.

Broome County Health Department Warns about Inspection Scam

Recently, individuals posing as health inspectors have contacted local restaurants and food establishments to fraudulently collect information. The Broome County Health Department was notified of this activity by local restaurant owners who were suspicious of dialogue they had over the phone with supposed inspectors. Restaurant owners... Read More.

Agreement Reached on New York State Budget

Governor Cuomo and leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly have reached agreement on a $132.5 billion budget. Cuomo announced the agreement in a rare Sunday meeting with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The budget will reduce spending by... Read More.

Libous Bill to Protect Highway Fund Sent to Senate Floor

Senator Tom Libous’ Bridge and Road Investment and Dedicated Fund Guaranteed Enforcement Reform Act has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee and sent to the Senate Floor. Libous said the Dedicated Fund exists for bridge and road repair. It’s been raided for years. The... Read More.

Upstate Shredding to Build Facility in Scranton

Upstate Shredding - Ben Weitsman, headquartered in Owego, has acquired land to build a new scrap metal processing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The new location will be named Ben Weitsman of Scranton and is scheduled to be operational by June 1. Adam Weitsman, president of Upstate-Ben... Read More.

Seven People Injured in Route 13 Accident in McLean

Seven people were injured in a two car crash in McLean Sunday. The crash occurred ed at the intersection of Old Dryden Road and State Route 13. Passengers had to be extricated from both vehicles. One person was air lifted to Wilson Hospital, and the other six... Read More.

Chemung County Man Dies in Snow Machine Accident

Samual Munson, 39, of Pine City died following a snow machine accident in the Town of Southport, Chemung County. The victim's family reported him missing at about 1AM Sunday morning after he failed to return from a ride. A search found a hole in the ice... Read More.

State Police Make Arrest in Walmart Theft

Jenessa Hoehl, 25, of Sydney has been arrested by the New York State Police and charged with Grand Larceny. Hoehl's arrest on Saturday follows an investigation into the theft of personal property at the Norwich Walmart on Route 12. The incident occurred on Monday, March 21st. Hoehl... Read More.

North Carolina Man Arrested in Johnson City on Drug Charges

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit has arrested Lionel Black, 27, of Salisbury, North Carolina on numerous felony drug charges. Black’s arrest ends a three week investigation into him selling narcotics on the streets in the Village of Johnson City and City of Binghamton. Investigator’s approached... Read More.

Helen Raymond, Red Cross Leader, has Died

Helen Raymond, former executive of the Southern Tier Red Cross, has died. She served as Executive for seven years, and worked for the organization for almost 30 years. Raymond was Executive from 1997 to 2004.

Mayor Ryan Comments on Binghamton Census Results

Below is Mayor Matt Ryan’s comment on the 2010 Census, the first figures of which became available this afternoon, showing that The 2010 census has had early results released, and the population of the City of Binghamton had lost just four people since 2000, while... Read More.