October Is Domestic Violence Month

October is domestic violence awareness month and in effort to spread the message A New Hope Center held its 3rd annual 'Purple Pooches on Parade' on Sunday.People and pets dressed in purple to help raise awareness. A New Hope Center provides services to help... Read More.

Lupardo and Akshar Receive William T. Smith Award

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Fred Akshar were each presented the William T. Smith Award on Monday during the annual New York State Highway Safety Conference in Niagara Falls. The two representatives from Broome County were recognized for their contributions to the STOP-DWI effort... Read More.

STEAMfest 2017 Details Coming Thursday

The Expanded Learning Network of Broome and Tioga Counties will announce details of STEAMfest 2017 this Thursday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. This event will feature dozens of interactive stations where young people can learn about STEAM careers through hands-on activities.... Read More.

41 Animals Adopted at ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event

The Broome County Humane Society’s ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event was a huge success. 41 animals were adopted. Twenty-five cats and sixteen dogs. The Event was sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation, which paid all fees for the adoptees. Bissell paid fees at seventy-five animal... Read More.

State Police Investigating Fatal Truck Accident

Last Friday, the New York State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident called into Broome County 911. The accident, in the Town of Deposit in Delaware County, involved a dump truck hauling stone from a quarry. The vehicle overturned on an access road.... Read More.

High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest

State troopers say a Utica man led police on a high-speed chase in Broome and Cortland counties in a stolen car.State Police say a trooper tried to pull over a vehicle on Interstate 81 northbound in the town of Barker on the morning of... Read More.

No Injuries in Johnson City House Fire

Johnson City Police are investigating a house fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at 22 Main Street Terrace. Police said the fire was in the second floor living room. They confirmed two people were inside, but no injuries were reported. The call came in... Read More.

Breast Cancer Event Raises $170,000

More than 5,500 people showed up to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer Sunday morning. Organizers said they expect the event to raise about $170,000 dollars with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Broome United Way Gives Away Halloween Costumes

The United Way of Broome County gave away Halloween costumes this weekend.They teamed up with the Vestal Rotary Club to collect gently used Halloween costumes. The organization also received a $500 grant from the District Rotary to buy additional costumes to add to the... Read More.

BC Humane Society Holding Free Adoption Event

The Broome County Humane Society is holding a Free Adoption Event this Saturday. Adoption fees will be paid by the Bissell Pet foundation. Adopters are asked to fill out an application prior to Saturday for pre-approval.Adopters should bring:- Verification of residence -... Read More.

Man Leaves Stolen Vehicle on Train Tracks

A Castle Creek man is accused of leaving a stolen vehicle on train tracks October 5. Broome County sheriff's deputies say a truck was left disabled on train tracks at Nowlan Road and Route 7B in Fenton. According to officials, the 2000 Ford F-150... Read More.

Man Tased Following Pursuit

Authorities say a man had to be tased during a pursuit that spanned both the city of Binghamton and the town of Fenton. According to the Broome County Sheriff's Office, deputies tried to pull over a 27-year-old man early Saturday on Henry Street in... Read More.