Owego-Apalachin Adds Two To 'Wall Of Fame'

The Owego-Apalachin School District added two more names to its Wall of Fame Wednesday evening. At last night's induction ceremony and dinner, Matthew Porcari and George Truesdail were honored. Porcari was a 1997 graduate of Owego Free Academy, and was a firefighter killed in... Read More.

Fatality In Tompkins County Fire

A fire in Tompkins County on Tuesday proves to be fatal. Multiple fire departments responded to assist with a fire along Mill Street in Freeville. During the investigation following the fire, human remains were discovered at the scene. The victim is believed to be... Read More.
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Johnson City Walmart Receives Bomb Threat

Police responded to Walmart in Johnson City yesterday afternoon. The store had been evacuated due to a bomb threat. At about 5:50 p.m., shoppers were let back inside. Police maintained a presence in the area for several hours afterwards. No... Read More.
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Arrest Made In Crossing Guard Incident

An 81-year-old man has been charged after Broome County deputies said he hit a crossing guard on River Road last week and then left the scene. Deputies arrested Syed Ahmed Tuesday at his Chenango Bridge home. Carole Smith, the 75-year-old crossing guard... Read More.

Broome County Listed As 'Fiscally Stressed'

Broome County has been listed among two dozen municipal governments that are fiscally stressed. Tuesday, state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said eight counties, three cities, and 13 towns made the list of the most fiscally troubled communities in New York. Broome County has been designated... Read More.
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Ithaca Names New Police Chief

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick has named a new police chief. John Barber's promotion was announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Ithaca's police station. Barber had been serving as the acting police chief since the former head of the department, Ed... Read More.

Elmira Hights School Budget Passes

The Elmira Heights Central School District is breathing a sigh of relief. The district's budget was the only one that failed in the Southern Tier last month, but the superintendent said voters came out in large numbers this time around. More than... Read More.

Binghamton Police Investigating Homicide

Binghamton Police are investigating a homicide that took place this weekend. Police responded to 11 Stone Street just before noon on Saturday, where they found 44-year-old Bretnie Owens dead inside his apartment. An autopsy has been conducted and the matter is being investigated as... Read More.