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Asbestos Removal At Binghamton Elementary Already Exceeds $4M

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

The asbestos issue at a Binghamton Elementary School has reportedly already cost $4 million. Unsafe levels of airborne asbestos were discovered at Calvin Coolidge Elementary back in August, resulting in the building being shut down and students being relocated for the first half of... Read More.

Dollar General Robbery NOT Connected To Recent String

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

City Police in Binghamton are now saying that Wednesday's robbery at the Dollar General on Clinton Street is NOT connected to the recent string of robberies in the Binghamton and Johnson City area. Initial reports on the robbery said that the suspect in Wednesday's... Read More.

Renovation Of Former Midtown Mall Nears Completion

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

Three years after the fire at the Midtown Mall in Binghamton devastated two buildings, the space has been renovated into student housing and is just about ready to be re-opened. Larry Gladstone purchased the properties at 83 Court Street and 517 Chenango Street looking... Read More.

Broome County Has New Commissioner of Transit

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

Broome County has announced its new commissioner of BC Transit. Greg Kilmer started at the position following the retirement of George Bagnetto. Kilmer spent 15 years as the Assistant Director and Operations Manager of Transportation and Mail Services at Cornell University. Broome County says... Read More.

Audit Of Village Of Deposit Reveals Deficiencies

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

A recent audit of the Village of Deposit determined that the village did not effectively oversee finances. The audit reviewed the village's records from 2008 through 2013. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says errors were made in relation to maintenance of accounting records, citing an... Read More.

Binghamton Announces Abandoned Property Initiatives

Thursday, December 19 by WEBO Radio

Binghamton's population has been dropping in recent years, leaving dozens of foreclosed and abandoned homes and properties in the city. In recent years, local leaders have been looking to address the properties and cut down on blight in the city. On Wednesday, Planning and... Read More.

Area Church Provides 'Operation Maine Memorial' Gifts

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

Nearly 500 gifts were given to students at Maine Memorial from an area church. Christmas came early for Pre-K through fifth graders at the school as each student received a gift from Union Center Christian Church. The church packed and filled hundreds... Read More.

Binghamton Sertoma Club Provides Holiday Gifts To Needy

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

One Binghamton club has been busy wrapping gifts for those in need. Tuesday, members of the Binghamton Sertoma Club donated gifts to three families through the "Adopt a Family Drive." Members taped, wrapped, and signed notes from Santa on dozens of gifts. The... Read More.

State Proposes Modification to Mental Health Hospital Proposal

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

New York State is proposing an allocation of $72 million to establish community hubs to replace the mental-health hospitals that are set to close in the Southern Tier. According to the Office of Mental Health, the money would be used to expand community services... Read More.

Last Minute Changes Requested In Broome County Budget

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

Even with the 2014 budget for Broome County finalized, two of the county's top officials are asking for a last-minute change to the spending plan. County Executive Debbie Preston and County Clerk Richard Blythe are both asking Broome County Legislature to consider a resolution... Read More.

Broome Sheriff Makes Grand Larceny Arrest

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

Broome County Sheriff's arrested a man after he was found to be in possession of a stolen car and credit card. 33-year-old Anthony Vertuli of Willet, New York was arrested on Monday, after a police investigation used video surveillance from businesses in the Westover... Read More.

Missing Elmira Man Found Dead In Athens Township

Wednesday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

The Bradford County coroner has identified human remains that were found in March as an Elmira man who has been missing since 2010. Vincent Little of Elmira was 47 years old when he went missing in October of 2010. The coroner said the remains... Read More.