Broome County Archives - Page 2 of 346

Conklin man pleads guilty to murder, faces 50 to life in state prison

Friday, August 15 by Pat McDonald

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti announced today that Matthew S. Bartosik, 21, of Conklin, pled guilty as charged in a fourteen-count indictment before the Hon. Joseph F. Cawley in Broome County Court.Bartosik pled guilty to the following:Count 1: Murder Counts 2–5:... Read More.

Mooney’s closes Johnson City location

Thursday, August 14 by Pat McDonald

The Mooney’s restaurant in Johnson City has closed its doors for good.A closed sign was posted on the door of the Reynolds Road business on Wednesday.The business’s voicemail now says it is permanently closed and invites customers to stop at one of Mooney’s other... Read More.

Broome County DA: Man pleads guilty to burglary, assault

Tuesday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that Hamail R. Waddell, 27, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court on August 8, 2025, before the Hon. Carol A. Cocchiola, to Burglary in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Tampering with... Read More.

Healthy Broome program to provide free health services

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

Free medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary services will be offered over the next week and a half through a partnership between Broome County and the United States Department of Defense. The Healthy Broome program starts August 11 and continues through August 20 at SUNY... Read More.

NYSP investigating fatal double stabbing

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

New York State Police are investigating a deadly double stabbing in the Town of Chenango. Troopers responded to 1086 Castle Creek Road around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, where the homeowner, 50-year-old Harry Swan, had been fatally stabbed following a confrontation with 48-year-old Jeffrey Ryan of Binghamton.... Read More.

NYSP warn about rising number of scams

Thursday, August 7 by Matt Hicks

The New York State Police say complaints of computer and phone scams are on the rise and are warning the public to be careful. One scam recently reported to Troop C investigators involved a pop-up alert appearing to come from Apple with a number to... Read More.

American Red Cross incentivizes donors

Thursday, August 7 by Matt Hicks

With August as National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross is urging people to think about donating blood or platelets to help save lives. This month, the Red Cross is offering free A1C screenings and $15 e-gift cards to donors as they look to offset... Read More.

Binghamton man gets maximum life sentence for shooting, killing woman

Wednesday, August 6 by Matt Hicks

A Binghamton man was sentenced to 21 years to life in state prison Wednesday related to a deadly shooting in January. According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Terrell L. Heyward was convicted of murder in the second degree related to the killing of Sarah... Read More.

Binghamton towing company facing lawsuit for allegedly overcharging customer

Wednesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton towing company is facing a lawsuit for allegedly overcharging a customer.According to WBNG-TV, the customer, Trenia Alston, claims her car was towed and brought to Wilcox & Sons Towing and Auto Repairs after she parked in a fire zone at the Weis... Read More.

Buffalo man charged with attacking umpire in Binghamton

Tuesday, August 5 by Dave Radigan

A Buffalo man was indicted by a Broome County jury last week after he allegedly assaulted an umpire after a game in Binghamton last month.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Leonard P. Wackowski was indicted on one count of felony assault in... Read More.

Binghamton man charged with attempted kidnapping at grocery store

Tuesday, August 5 by Dave Radigan

A Binghamton man was arrested last week after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a child at a grocery store in Binghamton.According to Binghamton Police, 37-year old Donald Beetlestone has been charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child.Officers... Read More.

Endicott man charged with making racially motivated threats against federal employees

Tuesday, August 5 by Dave Radigan

An Endicott man is behind bars after he allegedly made racially motivated threats against federal employees.According to the New York State Police, 50-year-old Edward J. Connors was charged with making terroristic threats as a hate crime.Connors allegedly made multiple threatening social media posts on... Read More.