Owego Citizens Party to Announce Candidates

The Owego Citizens Party will announce their candidates for the March Village of Owego elections on Friday, February 4th at the Baker Firemen’s Fountain, Courthouse Square at 9 AM. Party candidates for village Trustee include Jon Boland in the 1st Ward, Earl Hartman and Jim... Read More.

Update: Fatal House Fire in Binghamton

One person has died in an apartment house fire Thursday morning in Binghamton. The fire near NYSEG Stadium, at 116 Henry Street, was reported at about 11AM. The fire is believed to have started in the apartment of the victim. The victim had safely left the apartment... Read More.

T'Burg Man Indicted for Murder of His Father

Matthew Taranto, 28, of Trumansburg has been indicted for the November 2010 shooting of his father, Salvatore. A Tompkins County Grand Jury charged Taranto with second degree murder. Conviction could bring a sentence of 25 years to life. Taranto, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndome, lived... Read More.
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Fatal House Fire in Binghamton

One person has died in a house fire this morning in Binghamton. The fire, at 116 Henry Street, was reported at about 11AM. There are eight apartment units in the building. NYSEG Stadium is less than a block from the fire location. The victim's identity has not yet... Read More.
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Marijuana Bust in Town of Chenango

Members of the Broome County SIU and the Port Dickinson Police Department have arrested Christopher VonWolfersdorf of Binghamton following an investigation into an indoor marijuana growing operation. Wednesday evening, police conducted a search of a residence in the Town of Chenango and found an elaborated... Read More.

Binghamton Zoo Says Goodbye to KJ the Tiger

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park has had to say goodbye to one of its long time residents. KJ the tiger was euthanized due to complications from kidney disease. KJ and his brother, Misha, have been a big attraction at the zoo. He will... Read More.
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Hinchey Calls for Suspension of Natural Gas Rule Making Process

Congressman Maurice Hinchey today urged the Delaware River Basin Commission to suspend its current natural gas development rule making process, following new information about the use of diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing fluid. Hinchey said that the new regulations issued in December fail to account... Read More.

Owego Shooting Called Reckless but Accidental

Tioga County Sheriff's investigator Patrick Hogan called the shooting of Naomi Miklic, reckless but accidental. The victim was shot in the back seat of a car traveling on East Campville Road in Owego. Miklic from Cherry Valley, near Cooperstown, was shot by Justin Dibble also... Read More.

New York Budget Getting Mixed Reactions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday proposed a budget that would cut overall state spending by 2.7%, the first cut in 15 years, and $3.7 billion less than last year's budget. The proposed budget will total $132.9 Billion. Education items have been cut by $1.5 billion, plus... Read More.