EPD Makes Changes to Have More Presence in Community

The Endicott Police Department will soon have a fourth patrol car out on the streets during off-hours. Currently, during slower times, there are three patrolmen canvassing the streets, and a fourth at the police station receiving 9-1-1 calls. In an attempt to increase response... Read More.

Binghamton Man Announces Candidacy for NYS Assembly

A Binghamton Attorney has announced that he will be running for State Assembly in the upcoming election. Republican Dorollo Nixon is an attorney with Lachman and Gorton. He also serves on the Board of Directors for ACHIEVE, Broome County Arts Council, and Southern Tier Young Professionals.Nixon... Read More.

Woman to be Paid $1.6 Million by NYS

The State of New York will pay $1.6 Million to a woman who was hit by a state trooper while riding her bicycle in Whitney Point. Mary-Margaret Smith of Virginia was visiting family in the area on July 5th, 2010 when the accident occurred... Read More.

County Health Rankings Released

Tioga County places 36th out of 62 counties in New York in health rankings. The county did well in the areas of social and economic factors, as violent crime rate is low, and the rate of those who are uninsured is also low. However,... Read More.

NYSEG Seeks Public Opinion on Rate Increases

A public meeting is being held in Binghamton to discuss a proposed increase of delivery rates for NYSEG customers. Two meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of Binghamton City Hall on March 29th. One meeting will be held at 3PM on the... Read More.

Endicott-Johnson Arch in JC in Need of Repair

The historic Endicott-Johnson arch on Main Street in Johnson City is in need of repair. Village of Johnson City officials are currently working to secure grant money for the repairs which are currently estimated to cost about $400,000. Though decay is noticeable, the arch... Read More.

Several Southern Tier State Parks Receive NYS Grant Money

Several state parks in the Southern Tier are receiving a portion of $450,000 is state funding to boost tourism. Chenango Valley State Park, as well as Robert H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls, Fillmore Glen, Watkins Glen, and Stony Brook State Parks will receive... Read More.

Three State Conventions to be Held in Binghamton in July

Binghamton will be the site of the New York State American Legion Convention for the 4th time since 1999. Nearly 1,000 people from across the state will converge on Binghamton for the 98th annual New York State American Legion Convention, the 96th annual New... Read More.

Binghamton Man Arrested After Losing ID

A Binghamton man has been charged with robbery after losing his ID. 33-year-old Saquan Thompson is said to have robbed a taxi driver by placing his arm around the driver's neck and threatening him with a knife. Thompson fled on foot with the cash.... Read More.

Local baseball legend Steve Kraly passes away

Local baseball legend and longtime Binghamton Mets Official Scorer Steve Kraly passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. The Johnson City resident was 86. Kraly, an Indiana native, pitched for the 1953 Binghamton Triplets and was a member of the World Champion... Read More.

Former County Executive Passes Away over Weekend

Former Broome County Executive and Town of Fenton Councilman, Jeffery Kraham, passed away over the weekend following a battle with cancer. Kraham served as Broome County Executive from 1997 to 2004. While doing so, he created the Greater Binghamton Coalition. The coalition creates a... Read More.

Owego Man Arrested on a Charge of Strangulation

An Owego man has been arrested on a charge of strangulation after a dispute in Johnson City. 26-year-old Justin Cornwell is said to have locked his girlfriend in a bathroom, before slitting his wrists and then grabbing his girlfriend by the throat. Cornwell refused... Read More.