Fire reported at Endicott business early Monday

The Endicott Fire Department was called to reports of a structure fire at After Hours Tires overnight. The call came in around 2:30am for reports of a fire at 701 North Street in the village. When firefighters arrived, they found a flat bed truck... Read More.

Car crashes into Johnson City CVS

No one was injured when a car crashed into the CVS on Harry L. Drive in Johnson City yesterday. Village police say a driver accidentally pressed on the gas pedal instead of the brake and crashed through a corner of the store. No other... Read More.

Senator Akshar on WEBO

State Senator Fred Akshar was a special guest on the WEBO Morning Show today. In a wide-ranging conversation, the senator shared his reaction of the governor's state of the state addresses this week. Akshar talked about his plans for this year's legislative... Read More.

Garnar announces new opioid abuse coalition

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has officially declared the region's heroin and opioid problem a public health emergency. In response, the new county executive wants to bring all levels of government together with local organizations to help fight the epidemic, similar... Read More.

New agricultural program announced for schools

A new program to help students in five school districts learn about the advantages of eating locally grown products was unveiled by State Senator Fred Akshar on Friday. "Growing Our Agri-Future" will bring educators into classrooms in the five school districts to teach students... Read More.

Man accused in fatal hit-and-run posts bond

The Binghamton man accused in the fatal hit-and-run accident of a university student posted bond this morning. 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui posted a $50,000 bond in Broome County Court and will now be free until further court action. He is accused of striking and killing... Read More.

Toys for Tots winding down season

Those still wishing to donate to Broome County's Toys for Tots program have until noon tomorrow to do so. The annual Broome County Toys for Tots toy drive has been going on for several weeks now. During that time, numerous toy drive events have... Read More.

Cuomo announces $100M for BU Nursing School

Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Johnson City today to announce a $100 million award for Binghamton University to build the new Decker School of Nursing on Corliss Ave. in Johnson City. The governor and other dignitaries, including Senator Fred Akshar, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, and... Read More.

Akshar talks with WEBO after victory

Election day was yesterday and Senator Fred Akshar was reelected to New York State's 52nd State Senate District. We had a chance to talk with Senator Akshar this morning, and he outlined some of his plans for his next term.   "We have to continue to... Read More.

Local races to be decided tomorrow

Tomorrow is Election Day and there are several local elections taking place.   That includes Tioga County, where Dennis Mullen is running against Patrick Ayers to represent District Five of the county legislature. Mullen, a retired member of the State Police, was appointed earlier this year... Read More.

Abandoned buildings to be demolished in Endwell

An abandoned school and convent in Endwell will soon be demolished to make way for a community garden and recreation area. The former Christ the King school building and convent on Davis Avenue has been vacant since flooding in 2006. The county seized the... Read More.