NASA Astronaut Returns Home

Local astronaut Doug Wheelock is back in the Southern Tier, at least for the next few days. The Windsor native has spent a total of 178 days in space. He returns to his roots to deliver the keynote address at the American Red Cross' second... Read More.

Congressman Hinchey's Wife Arrested for DWI

Congressman Maurice Hinchey's wife has been arrested for DWI after state police pulled her over at about 10 PM Tuesday. Police say 49-year-old Allison Lee-Hinchey, was pulled over in Hurley, Ulster County, for a number of traffic violations, including running a stop sign. Hinchey's blood alcohol... Read More.

Fight Against Logging

The Committee to Save Broome County Parks is fighting back, against what's become a controversial plan, organizing their own public hearing to save local timber. The hearing stems from a plan enacted by the County Legislature in March. Broome County began timber management services on county... Read More.

Duffy Makes A Stop In Corning

Governor Andrew Cuomo's "People First" statewide tour made a stop in the Crystal City Wednesday to spread the message of his new legislative agenda. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy was at the Radisson Hotel in Corning delivering the agenda of ethics reform, marriage equality and a... Read More.

14-Year-Old Works To Remember Friend

A local 14-year-old received a standing ovation from Binghamton City Council for her efforts to keep the memory of her best friend alive. Nearly five years ago, Katie Laskaris lost her best friend Kristie Ray in a house fire. The two met as students in... Read More.

Binghamton And Johnson City Awarded For Joint Police Operation

The City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City have snagged a second place statewide award commending the shared police services of the two municipalities. The New York Conference of Mayors handed out the prize for their Public Administration and Management category. Binghamton and Johnson... Read More.

Meth Lab Busted in Schuyler County

Wednesday, Police in Schuyler County arrested three men operating a meth lab in the Town of Dix, Schuyler County. Arrested were homeowner John Barton, Chad Speicher and Shawn Rickard for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Officials say it's one of the biggest meth labs they've... Read More.

Fishkill Correctional Inmate Dies of Assault Injuries

On May 4th, Danny Cabrera, 30, and Thomas Ellison, 61, were involved in a fight in a housing unit of the Fishkill Correctional Facility. The inmates were separated by staff and returned to their assigned cells. A short time after the incident, Ellison complained of head... Read More.

Fred Ford to be Strawberry Festival Parade Marshall

The Strawberry Festival Committee has announced that Fred Ford, long time Owego Resident and Director of the Mello Dears, has been chosen as the Parade Marshall for the 31st annual Strawberry Festival Parade. Fred has been the organizer of the Parade for Strawberry Festival for... Read More.

Sex Offender Arrested For Not Reporting His New Address

A Level 3 Sex Offender is under arrest by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office for a failure to report a change in address.  34 year old Christopher Prosser of Smyrna was arrested by Deputies on Monday afternoon.  In March, Prosser had moved away from... Read More.