State Runs Underage Drinking Detail in Broome County

On Saturday, the New York State Police, New York State Liquor Authority, and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail in Broome County. The detail targeted establishments that sold alcoholic beverages in the Towns of Union, Dickinson, and Chenango, and the Village... Read More.

BU Student Sentenced in Rathskeller Stabbing

A Binghamton University student has been sentenced in a September stabbing at the Rathskeller Pub. 22-year-old Steven Mangra of Binghamton has been sentenced to six months in jail with five years probation in the stabbing of the Rathskeller’s bouncer, who was also a Binghamton... Read More.

Flu Cases Continuing to Rise

The Broome County Health department is reporting more than 1,300 flu cases so far this season. The numbers have already surpassed last year’s flu season, as well as 2015. There is no sign yet that the flu outbreak has reached a peak. The Broome... Read More.

February Is ‘Heart Health Month’

The Tioga County Legislature has proclaimed February 2018 as Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both males and females. In Tioga County, heart disease is responsible for 33% of deaths. Almost half of all Americans have at least... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory in Parts of Waverly

A boil water advisory in Waverly will remain in effect until at least Tuesday. A Friday morning water main break on Waverly Street and Clinton Avenue is the cause of the advisory. People living on Clinton Avenue from Lincoln Street to Waverly Street are... Read More.

Johnson City Man Charged with Felony Menacing

Johnson City Police have arrested a Village man on felony charges of Menacing a Police Officer and other charges. 23-year-old Zaid Rahman is alleged to have punch his girlfriend several times in the face. The victim pushed a panic button and the alarm company... Read More.

Arrest Made in ‘Metal Knuckles’ Fight

The New York State Police responded to a fight outside Aiello’s Restaurant in the Town of Triangle last week. 30-year-old Chad M. King of Whitney Point was charged with felony Assault for punching a man in the face with metal knuckles. The victim was... Read More.

Cocaine Arrest Made in Norwich

Police have made an arrest in the City of Norwich for the sale of cocaine. 37-year-old Sandy Beeching was arrested and charged with felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. He was arraigned in Norwich City Court and taken to the Chenango County Jail... Read More.

Missing Owego Man Found Safe

A search for a missing Owego man ended happily on Thursday, when 21-year-old Billy James Zavatto-Bado was located unharmed at a friend’s house. The young man was reported missing by his mother on Wednesday, following a family argument. A search effort was mounted by... Read More.

Four Local Schools Receive State Recognition

Four area schools were identified Thursday as high achieving and high progress schools. They have been named ‘Reward’ schools by Education Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia. Reward Schools are schools with high academic achievement or those that demonstrated the most progress in the State and... Read More.

Update: Johnson City Incident

Yesterday we report about a large police presence in Johnson City on Wednesday night. Apparently, a car owner left his vehicle running in a parking lot, while speaking to an acquaintance in another car. He noticed his car moving and tried to get the... Read More.