Police Chief’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges

The son of the Binghamton and Johnson City police chief has pleaded not guilty after he was arrested for a number of drug charges. 22-year-old Joseph Zikuski III, of Binghamton, was sent to the Broome County jail after Binghamton Police found heroin and prescription... Read More.

Owego Woman Found with Stolen Handgun

The Broome County Sheriff's Office has released information regarding an Owego woman being found with a stolen handgun during a routine traffic stop. 23-year-old Sabrina Mastronardi was stopped along Route 17 westbound near the border of Tioga and Broome counties when police allegedly found... Read More.

Police Chase Reaches Speeds Over 100 MPH

Broome County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a police chase early this morning. Just after four o'clock, a deputy noticed a vehicle driving at an excessive speed on Upper Court Street in Binghamton. When the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, it accelerated... Read More.

Teenager Killed in Dirt Bike Accident

A teenage girl was killed in a dirt bike accident last week. The Broome County Sheriff's Office has just released information regarding a crash involving 15-year-old Kayla Hartwell of Harpursville. Hartwell was riding a dirt bike Wednesday when her clothing became entangled in the... Read More.

Lumber Yard Fire Ruled Intentional

Officials have ruled that the fire that destroyed the former All Around Building Supplies site was set intentionally. Fire officials reportedly interviewed 40 to 50 people and were able to rule out accidental and natural causes for the fire. The vacant building went up... Read More.

Susquehanna County Mobile Home Destroyed by Blaze

A mobile home in Susquehanna County was destroyed by a two-alarm fire Thursday evening. Crews were called to 224 State Route 4013 in Apolocan Township just south of Little Meadows. Firefighters responded in about ten minutes and extinguished the flames in about 45 minutes,... Read More.

SUNY Broome Gets $7 Million from County

Broome County Legislature unanimously approved SUNY Broome's budget proposal on Thursday night, with the county contributing $7 million to the school's $52.3 million budget. Some legislators voted to increase the county's contribution to $7.1 million, a 2 percent increase, but that motion was not... Read More.

Northside Pool Remains Closed

Johnson City's Northside Pool will remain closed for the second straight year, and it's unlikely the pool will ever open again. According to city officials, the pool would need to be gutted and have its pipes replaced if it were to be able to... Read More.

Shooting Injures Two in Binghamton Wednesday Night

On Wednesday night, Binghamton Police responded to a call of shots fired in the area of North Street and Mather Street. Witnesses claimed that a group of men were arguing and fighting in the street when a vehicle pulled alongside the group and shots... Read More.

Town of Union Endorses Traditions Resort & Casino

The Town of Union Board has officially approved a resolution to support the planned Traditions Resort & Casino. The $150 million facility saw the board's resolution pass 4-0 with all four councilmen voting in favor of the casino and Town Supervisor Rose Sotak abstaining.... Read More.

Endwell Fire Damages Home and Shed

Multiple departments were called to a fire in Endwell on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2 o'clock Wednesday, crews were called to 3636 Hoover Avenue. Nobody was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, but a cat from inside the... Read More.