$20 Million Grant Made to Sewage Treatment Plant

Governor Cuomo has announced a $20 million grant for the City of Binghamton. The funding supports the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Binghamton-Johnson City Sewage Treatment Plant. In 2011, the plant was inundated by Tropical Storm Lee and other flood events the same year,... Read More.

State Police Make Burglary Arrest

New York State Police have arrested a Guilford PA man for felony burglary. 34-year-old Gabriel McKown is alleged to have unlawfully entered a residence in Union multiple times. The suspect was remanded to the Broome County Jail.

Broome County Solar Array is Operational

The Broome County solar array is now generating electricity. The facility in Conklin will be generating the power required to power the County Office Building, the Floyd Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, and the Airport terminal. The electric generated is expected to save $2.6 million... Read More.

West Endicott Fire Department Seeks Volunteers

The West Endicott Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking additional volunteers.  They say they have only 7 certified interior firefighters. If you live or work in the West Endicott area, you are encouraged to give them a call at 785-0731, or stop by their... Read More.

South Waverly Home Seriously Damaged by Fire

A home on Court Street in South Waverly was seriously damaged by fire on Tuesday afternoon. There were no reported injuries, but the house appears to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Chemical Spill at Whitney Point High School

A hazmat team was called to Whitney Point High School for a chemical spill Tuesday morning. There were no students in the school at the time. A school employee was carrying a chemical to the chemistry lab and dropped the unidentified substance. The school... Read More.

Cocaine Seized Following Search Warrant Execution

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant on Friday that resulted in the seizure of 55 grams of cocaine. Arrested were 46-year-old Shawn Baynes of Binghamton and 41-year-old Anthony Raj of the Bronx. The pair were charged with felony Criminal Possession... Read More.

Update: Shots Fired Incident in Johnson City

More information has emerged about a ‘shots fired’ incident Sunday afternoon in Johnson City. Police believe the two shooters were engaged in a gun battle with each other. The incident occurred on Burbank Avenue, between Floral and Grand Avenues at about 5:45PM. There appear... Read More.

JC Police Investigating ‘Shots Fired’ Incident

Johnson City Police are investigating a shots fired incident.  Around 5:45 Sunday evening, police were on the scene of Burbank Avenue. Police were not able to confirm any further details on a possible suspect or if any injuries were reported.

Woman Arrested for Selling Oxycontin Pills

Waverly Police have arrested 50-year-old Barbara Bertelsen of Waverly for Felony Criminal Sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.  Bertelsen was arrested on a warrant following a police investigation into illegal drug sales at her home. The investigation followed allegations of her... Read More.