Hearing Set for Broome Developmental Center

A public hearing is scheduled for this evening on turning the former Broome Developmental Center into a drug addiction treatment center. Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare would operate the facility. The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services sent a funding award letter... Read More.

Meth Lab Busted in Chenango County

Chenango County Sheriff’s deputies, responding to a report of a burglar, instead found a meth lab. 37-year-old Timothy Heady, of Smyrna, was arrested on charges related to the manufacture of meth. Heady was arraigned and sent to the Chenango County Jail.

Special Prosecutor Named for Aaron Powell Retrial

Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley has ruled that the retrial of Aaron Powell will be handled by a Special Prosecutor. Powell was convicted of the murder of his wife, Christina Powell, and her friend Mario Maschiarelli in 2016, but a state appeals court reversed... Read More.

Speeding Stop Yields Drug Arrest

A Brooklyn man was stopped for speeding by the State Police on I-86 in Elmira and subsequently found 40 grams of cocaine, 109 bags of heroin, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 45-year-old Pedro Sanchez was arrested and charged with two counts... Read More.

Eight Year Old Dies in ATV Accident

A Tioga County Pennsylvania girl has died in an ATV crash in Union Township. The ATV, with an 11-year-old girl driving, was travelling at a high rate of speed, when it flipped trying to negotiate a turn. The driver and two riders were pinned.... Read More.

Stray Haven Celebrates Fifty Years

Stray Haven Humane Society in Waverly celebrated its 50th anniversary during an Open House on Sunday.The organization offers pet adoptions, pet therapy, obedience classes and humane investigations. More than 22 dogs, 65 cats, and 3 rabbits are currently available for adoption at the facility.

Vestal Brush Fire Quickly Contained

Firefighters from Vestal, Apalachin, and West Corners made quick work of a 2-acre brush fire on Tracy Creek Road in Vestal yesterday afternoon. No structures were damaged and the fire was under control within about 15 minutes. The cause of the fire is under... Read More.

Third Person Arrested for Endicott Robberies

A third person has been arrested in Endicott for robberies that occurred on September 14th. 49-year-old Jocelyn Thornton of Endicott was arrested Wednesday on felony charges of Hindering Prosecution and misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property. Thornton is alleged to have assisted 21-year-old Ali Chandler... Read More.

Binghamton Police Warn of Candy Sale Scam

Binghamton Police are warning of a door-to-door scam. Police say it involves the sale of stolencandy bars; or taking orders for Christmas decorations. In either case, cash is required up front. According to police, the juveniles involved in the scam, claim that the... Read More.

Police Identify Remains Found in Bath

In Steuben County, the New York State Police say that human remains found in February have been identified as 53-year-old Orrin Mastin of Bath. Mastin was last seen on January 18th, 2013. He was found by a hiker in remote part of the Town... Read More.

Windsor School District Receives Pre-K Grant

The state has announced grants totaling $5 million to 16 school districts to increase access to pre-kindergarten. The grant includes $137,000 to the Windsor School District. The grants are intended to support the expansion of Pre-K as part of the state’s efforts to promote... Read More.