$3.3 Million Coming to Broome County

$3.3 Million dollars has been secured through Senator Schumer's office for use in Broome County. A majority of the money will be used to remove lead from up to 155 older homes. According to Broome County, 40 to 50 new cases of childhood lead... Read More.

Lourdes Hold Camp for Grieving Children

Lourdes Hospital kicks off their 9th annual Camp Hope for Kids. The camp will run today through Thursday from 9-4, at Camp Sertoma in Kirkwood. The camp is organized through Lourdes hospice program, and is designed for kids who are currently grieving the recent... Read More.

Athens Man Arrested for Public Drunkenness

Police arrested an Athens man for trespassing and public drunkenness. This comes after 33-year-old Matthew Chapman allegedly wandered into a residence in Sayre. The homeowner repeatedly requested that Chapman leave, despite this, Chapman stayed on the property. At one point Chapman wandered into the... Read More.

Man Involved in Gang-Related Drug Activity Sentenced

A Binghamton man has been sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking after he appeared in court yesterday. 42-year-old Leslie Hughes was one of 14 individuals accused of being affiliated with a gang-related drug conspiracy in our area. Hughes is said to be... Read More.

Authorities Apprehend Suspect on Run

A man has been arrested by Broome County Sheriff's Deputies after nearly two weeks of being on the run. 29-year-old Justin Knapp was finally apprehended yesterday at a residence on Route 369 in the Town of Fenton. When authorities arrived on scene, Knapp attempted... Read More.

Schumer Proposes New Drone Legislation

Charles Schumer has just recently proposed legislation to congress that would restrict the use of drones within two miles of an airport or above 500 feet. Schumer explained his concern that an unmanned drone could easily get sucked into the engine of a jet-aircraft,... Read More.

Chemung County Man Arrested After Assaulting Authorities

A Chemung County man has been arrested on multiple charges after assaulting two Chemung County Sheriff's Deputies. Deputies were contacted by a female in Horseheads who said that her ex-boyfriend, 35-year-old Kevin Searfoss, repeatedly texted and called her, despite an order of protection against... Read More.

Interim Undersheriff Named

An interim Broome County Undersheriff has been appointed as Fred Akshar pursues the 52nd District State Senate Seat. 56-year-old Eric Janis of Endwell is a 34-year veteran of the New York State Police. He was the first individual interviewed by Broome County Sheriff Dave... Read More.

Man from Sayre Arrested on Multiple Charges after Dispute

A man from Sayre has been arrested on multiple assault and harassment charges. 22-year-old Tyler Vanhousen allegedly walked past a home in Sayre, yelling insults at two residents who were sitting outside. Vanhousen and two friends then allegedly walked back past the house. It... Read More.

Police Release More Information on Shooting at Belmar Pub

The man behind the shooting at the Belmar Pub early yesterday morning has been identified by authorities. 35-year-old Jamal Corbett of Baldwin Street, Johnson City is said to have unloaded his .45 caliber handgun into the floor of the pub. Authorities were nearby at... Read More.

Man Identified in Motorcycle Crash

The man involved in a motorcycle crash on State Street in Binghamton on Monday night has been pronounced dead. 30-year-old Edward Davis Junior of Castile, New York is said to have been riding his motorcycle southbound on the State Street Bridge when the accident... Read More.