Remembrance Services Held on ACA Anniversary

The Binghamton community marked the second anniversary of the American Civic Association tragedy with a memorial on Sunday. Thirteen people died in the shootings, most of them immigrants at an English language class. Family members of the victims, ACA staff and local officials gathered at the... Read More.

Elmira Man Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband

Chemung County Sheriffs deputies have arrested a man for drug possession and promotion of prison contraband. Eddie Coates, 19, of Elmira is accused of unlawful possession of marijuana. Coates was released from Chemung County Jail on March 31st. Shortly afterwards, Sheriff's deputies found Coates trying to throw... Read More.

Endicott Firefighters Win Fight for 24 Hour Shifts

A state arbitrator has ruled the Village of Endicott must reinstate 24 hour work shifts for the village's fire department. Last year, Endicott Mayor John Bertoni changed the firefighters' schedules to 10 and 14 hour shifts to cut down on sick time and provide for... Read More.

Binghamton Pair Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

The New York State Police and the Vestal Police Department arrested two people for the possession of cocaine, heroin, ecstacy and loaded weapons in the City of Binghamton. Police arrested Shamar Grant, 29, and Amber Graves, 24, both of Binghamton, after a search warrant... Read More.

Stakes Nominations Increase at Tioga and Vernon Downs

With the March 15 payments taken and tallied, several of the marquee events scheduled for the 2011 Tioga & Vernon season have realized substantial increases. The popular Free For All early closers are up slightly and have again captured the best and most recognizable equine... Read More.

Amber Alert Mother in Elmira Sentenced to jail

The Elmira woman who prompted an Amber Alert after reporting that her son was kidnapped pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Stephanie Davila entered the plea last week and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Davila claimed her three-year-old... Read More.