Job Fair Set at ACHIEVE in Johnson City

ACHIEVE will host an On-Site Job Fair Wednesday January 31 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at their 47 Riverside Drive, Johnson City location. Representatives from Day Habilitation, Residential Services, Community Habilitation/Respite, Vocational Services and others will be on site throughout the evening answering questions,... Read More.

Arrest Made in Assault & Robbery at Wal-Mart

Wednesday morning, Johnson City Police were dispatched to Wal-Mart on Gannett Drive for a reported theft and altercation. A Man was confronted by employees for allegedly stealing items from the store. The man threatened an employee with a pair of scissors and then punched... Read More.

Man Arrested Following Domestic Choking Incident

The Johnson City Police have arrested a man involved in a dispute at his girlfriends residence. 31-year-old Michael Fiske has been charged with felony Aggravated Family offense and misdemeanor Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Fiske is alleged to have pushed his girlfriend to the floor... Read More.

West Family YMCA Closed by Water Main Break

The West Family YMCA in Johnson City will be closed until further notice due to a water main break. Several activities have been moved to the Binghamton YMCA, including youth soccer and some Land Group Exercise classes. Information on these changes is posted on... Read More.

Brozzetti’s Pizza Seriously Damaged by Fire

Brozzetti’s Pizza in Johnson City was seriously damaged by fire on Tuesday. Firefighters determined the fire originated in a duct above a pizza oven; it took only about ten minutes to bring the fire under control, but the fire had already burned through the... Read More.

The Victory Building Set to be Redeveloped

The Victory Building in Johnson City is slated to be redeveloped into 228 affordable senior apartments. The former Endicott-Johnson building has been owned by Broome County since 2015. Yesterday, the County announced that 59 Lester Empire LLC will redevelop the property. In addition to... Read More.

Bronx Man Arrested in Drug Bust

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force has concluded an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine in the Broome County area. 32-year-old Forest Byrd of the Bronx was arrested in a parking lot on Harry L Drive in Johnson City. Byrd was found... Read More.

Two Injured in Johnson City Bar Fight

Johnson City Police responded to the report of shots fired at Wilson Hospital last Wednesday, however an investigation quickly determined that no shots were fired. Two people had arrived at Wilson Hospital with injuries from an assault that had just occurred at the Hookah... Read More.

Arrest Made in Johnson City Heroin Case

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force concluded an investigation into the sale of heroin Wednesday. Investigators attempted to take the target of the investigation, 24-year-old Raman Punter of Binghamton, into custody in the parking lot of the Walmart in Johnson City.... Read More.

JC Police Make Drug Arrest Following Chase

The Johnson City Police report that they arrested 37-year-old Craig Anderson of Great Bend, Pennsylvania last week. An officer attempted to have Anderson pull over for a traffic violation. Anderson refused to pull over, eventually stopping at Grand Avenue. Anderson then took off on... Read More.

Arrest Made on Illegal Sale of Weapon Charge

A Broome County police investigation has resulted in an arrest on three felony Weapons charges. 36-year-old Gerald Johnson, of Flint, Michigan is alleged to have made an illegal sale of a firearm in Johnson City. He was arraigned in the Town of Deposit Court... Read More.

Sex Offender Arrested for Rape

Yesterday, Johnson City Police arrested a Level 2 Registered Sex Offender on rape charges. 30-year-old Islam Greene is alleged to have had relations with a 13-year-old girl. Greene was arraigned in Town of Union Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail pending further... Read More.