Whitney Point schools reopen after vandalism

Whitney Point schools are back open Tuesday after the District was forced to close yesterday after several school buses were vandalized.  At least 19 vehicles, 15 of them school buses, were damaged. According to the school District, a door was pounded open with a hammer... Read More.

Police Week begins Monday in the Southern Tier

Monday was a day of remembrance, as law enforcement took time to honor those who have died in the line of duty.  The Southern Tier Law Enforcement Memorial Association continued its celebration of Police Week 2016 with a motorcade from Binghamton University to the... Read More.

Broome Humane Society to move to new location

The Broome County Humane Society will be moving across Binghamton. The Humane Society's current location on Jackson Street is filled to capacity, which prompted a search for a larger facility. The Humane Society has decided to move their operation to Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.... Read More.
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UE CSD principal resigns after DUI

The Principal of Jennie F. Snapp Middle School in the Union-Endicott School District has resigned following a DUI accident. Vestal Police say that 41-year-old Catherine Kasyvenski was arrested for DUI following a traffic accident which occurred on Jones Road in Vestal on Sunday. Formal... Read More.

One-stop shop for small businesses

Several organizations across Broome County are looking to build a facility to service all the needs of any small business in the area. The Agency, Broome County's Industrial Development Agency, announced the plan yesterday. The facility will be 17,000 square feet and come at... Read More.

UE teachers discuss grievances with school board

The dozens of members of the Union-Endicott Teacher's Association shared numerous grievances with the Union-Endicott Board of Education at last night's board meeting. Some of the grievances shared by teacher association members include: a stalemate on teacher contracts, and the quality of teaching students... Read More.
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2016 Spiedie Fest concert series announced

Rick Springfield and Martina McBride are coming to Binghamton this summer. The two musicians will be performing at the 32nd annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally at Otsiningo Park. Rick Springfield is set to perform at 7:30pm on Friday, August 5th. Martina McBride will... Read More.

Truck carrying cattle catches fire

A tractor trailer fire shut down a portion of Interstate 81 last night. Fire crews from Whitney Point and Lisle were dispatched to I-81 near exit 8, at around 8:30pm. Exit 8 was temporarily shut down while firefighters doused the flames. Scanner reports indicate... Read More.

Weitsman donates $40K to Binghamton University

A local businessman has donated $40,000 to Binghamton University's Educational Opportunity Program. The head of Upstate Shredding, Adam Weitsman, donated the money to Binghamton University to help promising college students with financial assistance. The students receiving Educational Opportunity money come from economically challenging backgrounds,... Read More.
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