Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Backs Tioga Downs

As the Tioga Downs casino license proposal moves further along in the state gaming commission's evaluation process, Tioga Downs is receiving more and more support from local residents, businesses, and organizations. Most recently, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce released a statement stating, quote... Read More.

Binghamton Mayor Asks for Removal of Elected Official

A councilwoman on the Binghamton Local Development Corporation board may be replaced for the rest of her term. Binghamton Mayor Rich David asked Binghamton City Council President Bill Berg to replace councilwoman Lea Webb. David noted that Webb has only attended three of the... Read More.

Binghamton Mayor Makes Executive Order

Binghamton City Mayor Rich David signed an executive order yesterday. Under this order, Binghamton Police will undergo further diversity training, there will also be department policy adaptations, and more resources will be directed toward the police department. An investigation will also be launched to... Read More.
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Three Arrested in Burglary Attempt

Three individuals were arrested after New York State Police responded to a 911 report of a burglary in progress in the Town of Union. 54-year-old Otis Bivins of Endicott, 32-year-old Roger Edwards Jr. of Endicott, and 30-year-old Russel Harris were all arrested as a... Read More.

Lourdes Hold Camp for Grieving Children

Lourdes Hospital kicks off their 9th annual Camp Hope for Kids. The camp will run today through Thursday from 9-4, at Camp Sertoma in Kirkwood. The camp is organized through Lourdes hospice program, and is designed for kids who are currently grieving the recent... Read More.

Man Involved in Gang-Related Drug Activity Sentenced

A Binghamton man has been sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking after he appeared in court yesterday. 42-year-old Leslie Hughes was one of 14 individuals accused of being affiliated with a gang-related drug conspiracy in our area. Hughes is said to be... Read More.
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Police Release More Information on Shooting at Belmar Pub

The man behind the shooting at the Belmar Pub early yesterday morning has been identified by authorities. 35-year-old Jamal Corbett of Baldwin Street, Johnson City is said to have unloaded his .45 caliber handgun into the floor of the pub. Authorities were nearby at... Read More.

Man Identified in Motorcycle Crash

The man involved in a motorcycle crash on State Street in Binghamton on Monday night has been pronounced dead. 30-year-old Edward Davis Junior of Castile, New York is said to have been riding his motorcycle southbound on the State Street Bridge when the accident... Read More.

Gunshots at Binghamton Bar

Shots were fired at a Binghamton bar this morning. The incident occurred just before 1AM at the Belmar on Main Street in Binghamton. According to initial reports, a man allegedly fired a gunshot into the floor of the bar, before running out the door... Read More.
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Binghamton Starts Code Enforcement Sweeps

The City of Binghamton started the first of eight code enforcement sweeps planned for this year. Code enforcement officers will be going through neighborhoods across the city, looking for overgrown grass, structural issues, and health code violations. The city did this last year, as... Read More.

Possible Face lift Coming for Local Carousel

Some changes may be coming to the carousel at Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton. The City of Binghamton has recently applied for a $500,000 grant which would allow them to both relocate the carousel, as well as make some aesthetic repairs. The carousel wouldn't... Read More.