BHS to Host Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday

Binghamton High School students and staff are putting the final touches on their annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community. Organizers expect to serve nearly 4,000 people as part of the 16th annual event, including around 2,000 at the school and another 2,000 meals that will... Read More.

PA Man Dies in Dump Truck Rollover

A Pennsylvania man was killed in a dump truck rollover Tuesday. State Police say 72-year-old Ernest Compton of New Milford was driving west in Bradford County’s Overton Township when the accident occurred. The truck went off the road and onto the shoulder. Compton overcorrected, sending... Read More.

Former Bank Manager Sentenced Tuesday

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.
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Strand Theater Sold in Auction

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

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

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.
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Binghamton Will Host Half-Marathon in 2011

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

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

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.
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Two Injured in Overnight Crash

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

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.