Tioga Downs to pay licensing fee to Broome County

Tioga Downs Casino may be what helps Broome County achieve an even 50/50 sales tax split with municipalities this year. According to recently appointed Broome County Budget Director Jerry Knebel, Tioga Downs is expected to make a $3.75 million licensing fee payment to Broome... Read More.
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Testing for radon: the silent killer

While many people focus on reevaluating their health and well-being during the start of a new year, very few take the time to reevaluate the safety of their home. George Schambach of Professional Home Inspection Services in Binghamton joined us on... Read More.

NYS minimum wage increases to $9.70 an hour

Minimum wage in upstate New York has officially increased to $9.70 an hour. The increase comes as some New York State lawmakers continue to push for a slowly phased-in $15 an hour minimum wage. If the increases continue as planned, Upstate New York minimum... Read More.
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18 bags of heroin found in BC Jail

Broome County Jail corrections officers are reviewing security practices after finding 18 individually wrapped bags of heroin in an inmate's cell. The bags of heroin were found in the jail cell of Sean Cutty during a routine K-9 search. The bagged contraband was found... Read More.

Attempted burglary at local fire station

Some area fire departments are paying more attention to security after an attempted burglary at the Town of Triangle Fire Station. According to a facebook post by the Town of Triangle Fire Department, someone attempted to gain access to the station just after midnight... Read More.

Endicott man faces federal charges from DEA

The US Drug Enforcement agency is filing charges against an Endicott man who was arrested following a shooting in Endicott in October. 40-year-old Edward Reed is believed to have stolen 2 pounds of methamphetamine from another drug trafficker earlier this year and then shot... Read More.
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Free turkeys for veterans

Active military members and veterans can receive a free turkey for the holidays today only. Tully Rinckey Law Firm is teaming up with Price Chopper to once again hold its annual "Turkeys for Veterans" program this year. Active and veteran military members can stop... Read More.

Lt Gov Hochul announces green energy grants at BU

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was at Binghamton University to announce that New York State is continuing its commitment to green energy. While at BU, Hochul announced that New York State will be offering $1 million in grants for climate resiliency project planning in the... Read More.

Cause of Endwell apartment fire determined

Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire that occurred at an Endwell apartment complex on Tuesday. The blaze that displaced 12 people in Endwell is said to have started as a result of a cooking incident. Firefighters were able to keep the... Read More.