Man Arrested in Conklin Stabbing

The New York State Police responded to a report of a Sunday night stabbing in the town of Conklin. One person was stabbed during an altercation. The suspect fled the scene. Broome County 911 broadcast a description of the vehicle, and a Binghamton City... Read More.

Still Time to Enter Candor’s Scarecrow Contest

There is still time to enter the Scarecrow contest being organized by The Candor Chamber of Commerce. There is NO entry fee. Just fill out the entry form and get it to the Chamber by October 3rd. Youth groups, classrooms, service clubs, organizations, families,... Read More.

Vestal Man Interrupts His Trial to Plead Guilty

A Vestal man interrupted his trial yesterday to enter a guilty plea to a charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 49-year-old Raymond Dickerson was arrested last April following a meth lab discovery. The guilty plea was entered moments before closing arguments began.... Read More.

BPD To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

The Binghamton Police Department will be promoting breast cancer awareness and to raise money for breast cancer research. During the month of October, the BPD will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink’ Campaign. As part of the effort, members... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Director Honored by NYSAC

Tioga County Public Health Director Lisa McCafferty was honored last week by the New York State Association of Counties for graduating from the NYSAC County Government Institute. The ceremony was held at the NYSAC Fall Seminar in Rochester. The educational program is a collaboration... Read More.

Broome County Fiscal Status Improved

An audit by the New York State Comptroller’s office indicates that the fiscal health of Broome County is improving. From 2014 to 2016, the county has been rated as in ‘significant stress’. The 2017 rating lists the county as ‘susceptible to fiscal stress’. County... Read More.

Three Pounds of Marijuana Found During Search

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Village of McGraw on Tuesday. Police located over 3 pounds of marijuana during the search. Three men were arrested and charged with felony Criminal Possession of marijuana.