Teachers Union Files Suit Against NY State

The New York State United Teachers union has filed a lawsuit against the state to protect school districts from unfair cuts. The union argues the two percent tax cap enacted in June of 2011 is unfair to rural districts because they are unable... Read More.

Additional Broome County Busts for Welfare fraud

Broome County continues to fight welfare fraud. County Executive Debbie Preston announced Wednesday that investigators busted $6.2 million in fraudulent claims last year. That's from roughly 2,800 cases where fraud was positively identified. The Case Integrity Unit of Broome Security detected $3.1 million... Read More.

Teen Arrested in Robbery of Food Delivery Drivers

A Binghamton teenager has been arrested for two separate armed robberies of food delivery drivers. 18-year-old Curtis Williams is in Broome County Jail facing first-degree robbery charges. The first incident Williams was involved in took place on January 27th, on Front Street in Binghamton,... Read More.
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Suspect Arrested in Rite Aid Robberies

The man responsible for robbing a Rite Aid pharmacy twice over the weekend has been arrested. 24-year-old Robert Proper Jr. of Binghamton has been charged with two counts of robbery. Proper was involved in two separate armed robberies at the Rite Aid on Robinson... Read More.

Ithaca Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers

Ithaca police began a two-week crack down this week on distracted drivers. The crackdown, funded by a state grant, means there will be increased patrols in Ithaca. Police will be looking for people driving while talking on a cell phone, texting or using... Read More.
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35,000 SUNY Employees May See Pay Increases

More than 35,000 SUNY employees could see their wages increase for the first time since 2011. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state has reached a tentative agreement with the United University Professions union. While the proposed deal promises a 2... Read More.

Chenango Valley Schools Receive Threatening Email

The Chenango Valley School District was put on a two-hour delay today, but not because of weather. The district received a threatening email and informed law enforcement of the threat, and also put all school buildings on immediate lockdown. Buildings and grounds of each... Read More.
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Binghamton Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife

A Binghamton man is arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife and stealing her purse. The Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Market Street shortly after 9 o'clock Sunday night, where deputies say the victim suffered minor injuries after being stabbed by... Read More.