Broome County Receives Grant to Fight Opioids

Broome County has received $2.7 million in state funding to fight the opioid epidemic. County Executive Jason Garner made the announcement on Monday. The funding must be approved by the County Legislature; Garner hopes that that will be completed in December.

Man Arrested in Domestic Dispute

Thursday morning a woman was dropping off the belongings of her ex-boyfriend on Harry L Drive in Johnson City. The ex-boyfriend entered her car uninvited; and when told to get out, he broke the car mirror, stole her keys, cell phone, and slapped her... Read More.

Reminder: Pistol Permit Holders Must Recertify

The State Police are reminding pistol permit holders of the upcoming deadline to complete recertification of their permit. Recent changes to New York State Penal Law require license holders to recertify every 5 years. Individuals who were issued a Pistol License before January... Read More.

Owego Girls Volleyball Team Wins State Championship

The Owego Free Academy Girl’s volleyball team has WON the Class B state championship in Glens Falls. Owego defeated Hudson Falls in straight sets: 27-25, 25-22, and 25-19. This is the third OFA Girls Volleyball state championship in the last five years. Grace Thomas... Read More.

Stolen Credit Card Investigation Results in Arrest

The New York State Police at Owego arrested 24-year-old Michael Thornton of McGraw, New York on felony Grand Larceny charges. The arrest was a result of an investigation into the use of a stolen credit card in February. Thornton was arraigned in the Town... Read More.

Three Arrests Following Cortland Drug Search

Police executed a search warrant on an apartment Friday in Cortland. Crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine and synthetic MDMA were found on the premises. Three men were charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, and criminal Nuisance. 36-year-old Kern... Read More.

Ithaca Police Investigating Attempted Robbery

Ithaca Police are investigating an attempted robbery in the area of Terrace Place and Linn Street at about 6:20 PM on Friday. The female victim reported that a heavy set black male, 6'00" tall, in his 20's or 30's, wearing all dark clothing with... Read More.

Endicott Police Make Two Robbery Arrests

The Endicott Police have arrested two suspects in multiple robberies in the Village in September. 21-year-old Ali Chandler of Endicott and 26-year-old Ramel Noel, who has no permanent address, were charged with felony Robbery. The incidents occurred in the evening of September 14th and... Read More.

Broome County Toys for Tots Begins Next Monday

The Broome County Toys for Tots will begin their annual effort next Monday through December 29th. They will be headquartered at 560 Harry L. Drive in Johnson City. Donations can be dropped off until Friday December 22nd. Drop off barrels are also located... Read More.

Elmira Standoff Leaves One Dead

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Teen Mother of Abandoned Baby is Back in Court

The teen mother accused of abandoning her baby in Elmira is expected back in court on Friday. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Harriette Hoyt left her 8-month-old daughter outside in a trash bag on Walnut Street back in August.The baby was found alive and placed in... Read More.