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Former Bank Manager Sentenced Tuesday

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A former Binghamton bank manager will spend four years in federal prison. 40-year-old Thomas Cararo was handed down that sentence from Senior US District Court Judge Thomas McAvoy in Binghamton Tuesday. Cararo was convicted of embezzling $410,000 in cash from a Dickinson man’s safety deposit... Read More.

Strand Theater Sold in Auction

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A historic theater in Binghamton was sold at auction Tuesday. An anonymous buyer purchased the Strand Theater for $22,000. The winning bid shocked many of the 50 or so in attendance for the auction, as it’s estimated that the building needs millions of dollars in... Read More.

Couple Sentenced for Selling Stolen Parts

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An Ithaca man has been sentenced for stealing industrial parts from his former employer and selling them on eBay. 50-year-old Michael Ruffino received a sentence of 1-3 years in jail Tuesday in Tompkins County Court. He will also have to pay restitution. In 2007, Ruffino admits... Read More.

Cortland Man Indicted for KFC Robbery

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A Cortland County man has been indicted for robbing a KFC on Route 281 in August. Dennis Alex-Hart allegedly stole more than $3,000 from a safe inside the restaurant on Aug. 20 after forcing three employees inside a cooler. The robber escaped on a bicycle, setting... Read More.

Binghamton Will Host Half-Marathon in 2011

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The City of Binghamton will host a half marathon next year. The 13-mile Bridge Run will travel through downtown and across the city’s four historic bridges on May 15. It will start and finish at NYSEG Stadium. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the... Read More.

Chemung's 2011 Budget Hits Bump

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Chemung County’s proposed budget for next year hit a snag Monday. Legislators tabled their spending plan because of concerns about a possible $700,000 hole. The budget calls for an increase in the county mortgage tax, a plan that first must be approved by state lawmakers. Chemung... Read More.

Volunteers Needed for Lights on the River

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The Tioga County Tourism Office is looking for volunteers to help switch on lights for their annual Lights on the River Festival. The fourth annual event will be held Friday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 8:30pm in downtown Owego. A few volunteers are still needed to... Read More.

B-Sens Turkey Day Game, Jackals to Play 4 in 5 Days

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It was a busy weekend for both the Binghamton Senators and the Elmira Jackals. It started on Friday, when the B-Sens upset the Hershey Bears 4-2 at the Arena. Binghamton stayed at home and played Hartford on Saturday, falling 3-2 in overtime, before traveling to... Read More.

Two Injured in Overnight Crash

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State Police say two people were injured in a crash overnight on Route 17 that destroyed nearly 20 feet of guardrail. Troopers say 23-year-old Holly Cornell of Johnson City was drunk as she was speeding along Route 17 West around 1:30am Tuesday when she tried... Read More.

Former Owego Priest Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse

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A former priest who once served in Owego has pled guilty to sexually abusing a teenage boy. 83-year-old Ralph Johnson – who now lives in Gibson Township, PA – pled guilty to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse in Susquehanna County Court on Friday. Johnson faces up to... Read More.

Fire at Kirkwood Manufacturing Site

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Fire broke out at a manufacturing site in Kirkwood Monday. Several fire departments were called to the blaze at Felchar Manufacturing Company on Corporate Drive. Firefighters say heavy smoke was pouring from the building when they arrived around 11:30am. The fire was contained to one room,... Read More.

SV Schools Evacuated Monday

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Students at a local school were evacuated for a short time Monday after an electrical problem. A short in an outlet in the kitchen of the Richard T. Stank Middle School caused the evacuation of both that school and the adjoining Susquehanna Valley High School,... Read More.
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