$200,000 Disbursed To Artists And Art Organizations

Over $200,000 in grant awards was given to local artists and non-profits from the Broome County Arts Council. The grants, which come from the United Cultural Fund, went to 20 artists and organizations. The UCF gives the annual awards made up of community donations,... Read More.

Johnson City Working To Reduce Budget Gap

Johnson City trustees are looking to fill a budget gap of $11.4 million. Trustees got their first look at a preliminary budget for the coming year on Wednesday. This next budget is expected to be nearly $2 million more than last year's budget. The... Read More.

Binghamton Airport Seeking To Expand Flight Options

Broome County is taking steps to bring a new air service to the Greater Binghamton Airport. At its meeting today, the Broome County Legislature could authorize a $66,650 contract with Sixel Consulting Group out of Oregon, which would help seek an additional flight service... Read More.

Kevin Millar Re-Elected Mayor Of Owego

In the Village of Owego, Kevin Millar retains his seat as Mayor from the Rebuild Owego Party defeating challenger Lisa Curatolo from her newly formed Positive Change Party. The two parties went head-to-head yesterday for the mayor's office, clerk-treasurer's office, and one trustee... Read More.

Solar Energy Program To Be Available In Tioga & Broome

Solar energy will soon be available for purchase for residents of Tioga and Broome Counties. Local officials have plans to introduce Southern Tier Solar Works later in the week, an initiative of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. The program will start with a bulk... Read More.

Endicott Home Destroyed By Fire

Additional details have been revealed regarding the second alarm house fire Tuesday morning in Endicott. The call came around 8:40 a.m. of reports of a house fire at 113 Roosevelt Avenue. According to officials, the fire started in the basement near the furnace... Read More.

Binghamton Teen Charged With Check Forgery

A Binghamton teen has been charged for check forgery. 19-year-old Casey Rafferty allegedly took a check from her employer, which was written for $99, and altered the check to read $999 when she attempted to cash it at a local bank. The bank teller... Read More.

Elmira Police Make Hit and Run Arrest

The Elmira Police Department made an arrest in an alleged hit and run on Monday. Just before 8 o'clock Monday morning, authorities responded to the corner of North Main Street and West Second Street. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection,... Read More.

State DOT Schedules Surplus Land Auction

The New York State Department of Transportation will auction five parcels of land as part of the state's Surplus Property Program. The program aims to return properties no longer needed for transportation purposes into the hands of private owners who can better care... Read More.

Multiple Departments Fight Endicott House Fire

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Endicott this morning. The call for the fire came in around 8:40, and crews responded to 113 Roosevelt Avenue. Heavy smoke was reportedly coming from the roof of the home and firefighters were using ladders... Read More.