Vestal Early Release Schedule Adjusted

Due to the number of emergency closing days used by the Vestal Central School District this year, the early dismissal day for grades K - 5 is being changed. Students in grades K - 5 will now be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, May... Read More.

Binghamton Announces New Plan To "Go Green"

The City of Binghamton is ramping up efforts to spur demand for energy efficiency upgrades in homes. The City Council plans to invest $160,000 for the "Energy Leadership Program." Modeled after a successful outreach program in Tompkins County, it educates local college students about home... Read More.
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McGrath Drops Interim Tag At BU

The SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed C. Peter Magrath as President of Binghamton University. McGrath was appointed by a unanimous vote of the board at a meeting in Buffalo on Monday. McGrath's term will run through December 31, 2011, while the search for a new... Read More.

Level One Sex Offender Arrested

An Otsego County sex offender is arrested after authorities say he set up a fake Facebook account and contacted a child. Deputies began their investigation back in December when a parent told them his child had been contacted online by Danny Horning, 30, of Worcester.... Read More.

AARP Reacts to Siena Research Poll on Retirement Anxiety

The following is a statement release by the AARP regarding a Sienna University poll that found New Yorkers have a high level of anxiety over the quality of their retirement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The poll results released today by the Siena Research Institute confirm the public’s anxiety and... Read More.
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Body of Missing Student Found in Cohocton

The State Police in Wayland announce they have recovered the remains of college student George Delany, 21, who was reported missing March 15th. Two people hiking in a wooded area found his body off Campbell Road and Oil Well Hollow Road in Cohocton. Police say they... Read More.
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Three Yonkers Men Arrested in Hancock After Traffic Stop

On April 13th, New York State Police arrested Gustavo Vasquez, 20,Yonkers, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th and Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th. Two passengers, Francisco Vasquez, 19, and Torrin Williams, 20, both of Yonkers, NY, were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The... Read More.

Benefit Held to Assist the Aissa Family

Neighbors held a benefit at American Legion Post 80 to help raise money for the Aissa family. Last month, a fire took the life of 17 year old Jeffrey Aissa and destroyed the family's home in Binghamton. The fire has been ruled arson; no one has... Read More.