Vestal Woman Dead in Susquehanna River Incident

A woman pulled from the icy waters of the Susquehanna River yesterday has died. Shortly after 8:30 AM, police and emergency crews answered a missing person call on Loretta Lane in Castle Gardens. Investigators spotted a trail behind the home, leading to the river,... Read More.

Vestal Police Encouraging Crime Prevention Measures

Larceny rates over the past two holiday months have been down according to Vestal Police, but they still encourage everyone to be diligent in their attempts at crime prevention in the area. Lt. Edward Golluscio said that when the holidays are over, larceny rates can... Read More.

Vestal School District Receives Grant from Dollar General

Vestal Central School district has been awarded a grant to help with their youth literacy programs. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded a grant of just under $3,900 to the school district for the 2012-2013 school year. The grants are awarded to assist with implementing... Read More.

A.G. Schneiderman Appoints Binghamton Public Integrity Officer

As part of his effort to crack down on corruption and restore the public's trust in government, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Wednesday announced the appointment of a public integrity officer to serve in the Attorney General's Binghamton Regional Office.  Michael... Read More.

More Feet On The Streets Of Binghamton

Student housing could be the answer to revitalize Binghamton. This was the topic of conversation at today's Rotary lunch.  Maureen Wilson presented her vision and efforts necessary to bring people, businesses, and tourists back to Binghamton.  Wilson joined the pyramid Brokerage Company in 2000,... Read More.

Town Of Baker Bridge To Close For Repair

The South Street Bridge over Half Brook at Pixley Road in the Town of Barker will be closed starting on Wednesday, June 29th at 8am to make emergency repairs on the bridge.   Deputy Commissioner for the Broome County Highway Department tells 40 news that,"Concrete... Read More.

Mom's House Preps For Open House

Instead of tackling players on the field, some football players are tackling work at a local charity.   On Tuesday morning, female football team the Binghamton Tiger Cats helped Mom's House get ready for its Open House.  Some players got their hands dirty by cleaning... Read More.

Veteran Receives Diploma Delayed For Decades

Young and old came together to pay tribute to a World War 2 veteran who never got to graduate until yesterday.  After waiting more than seventy years, Private First Class Robert Hunt finally got his high school diploma from Johnson City High School.  The... Read More.

DOT Schedules Emergency Repair at Route 17 Exit 81

The New York State Department of Transportation announced that emergency repair work to repair a bridge joint at the Exit 81, Route 17 WB structure at E Bosket Road will be performed beginning Tuesday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th. Motorists will encounter alternating lane... Read More.

Four Arrested for Selling Alcohol, Tobacco to Minors

During the past week the Broome County Sheriffs Office has conducted an Alcohol and Tobacco compliance check of 53 stores in the Broome County area. The Sheriffs Office was assisted by three minors who entered the stores and attempted to purchase alcohol and or tobacco... Read More.