Binghamton Zoo Says Goodbye to KJ the Tiger

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park has had to say goodbye to one of its long time residents. KJ the tiger was euthanized due to complications from kidney disease. KJ and his brother, Misha, have been a big attraction at the zoo. He will... Read More.

Hinchey Calls for Suspension of Natural Gas Rule Making Process

Congressman Maurice Hinchey today urged the Delaware River Basin Commission to suspend its current natural gas development rule making process, following new information about the use of diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing fluid. Hinchey said that the new regulations issued in December fail to account... Read More.

Owego Shooting Called Reckless but Accidental

Tioga County Sheriff's investigator Patrick Hogan called the shooting of Naomi Miklic, reckless but accidental. The victim was shot in the back seat of a car traveling on East Campville Road in Owego. Miklic from Cherry Valley, near Cooperstown, was shot by Justin Dibble also... Read More.

New York Budget Getting Mixed Reactions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday proposed a budget that would cut overall state spending by 2.7%, the first cut in 15 years, and $3.7 billion less than last year's budget. The proposed budget will total $132.9 Billion. Education items have been cut by $1.5 billion, plus... Read More.

Cuomo Opposes Tuition Increase at SUNY Schools

Governor Cuomo announced his opposition to tuition hikes at the SUNY Schools in his budget address on Tuesday. SUNY has been struggling with a 30% reduction in state aid in the last three years and has petitioned Albany to allow an increase in tuition. Cuomo also... Read More.

Burglar's Footprints in the Snow Leads to Arrest

Earl J Lewis, 40, of Binghamton was arrested Monday for entering and stealing items from multiple vehicles in Johnson City. Police followed footprints in the snow which led directly to Lewis. He's been charged with felony burglary. The suspect is in the Broome County jail; no bail... Read More.

Arrests Made in December Robberies

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into burglaries that occurred in the Town of Tioga in late December of 2010. Shane M. Hildebrandt, age 22, of 3766 Waverly Rd. lot 25, Owego, NY, and Tina M. Herman, age 21, were each charged... Read More.

Rathskeller Bar Owner Arrested

Andrew Urso, owner of the Rathskeller Bar at 92-94 State Street in Binghamton, has been arrested for Reckless Endangerment and Obstructing Governmental Administration.. Friday night, Urso is alleged to have told the bar's DJ to announce a fire in the building to disperse underage drinkers... Read More.

Apalachin Lions Club to Award $3000 in Scholarships

The Apalachin Lions Club will be awarding $3000 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2011, who live in Apalachin, Campville, or Little Meadows. The scholarships are awarded to students who have made outstanding contributions in service to their community and school. Two $500... Read More.