Update: Porch Fire Cause Determined

The Johnson City Fire Department now knows the cause of an early morning fire at 37 Stearns Avenue and says it was accidental. It was caused by disposing smoking materials into a plastic flower pot on the porch.  A person living at the address... Read More.

JC/Union Code Enforcement Begins

It's a union of two towns...and it became official Wednesday.  Code enforcement and building permits for village of Johnson City residents will now be handled by the Town of Union.  Under this new joint arrangement, the Town of Union will issue building permits, electrical... Read More.

City Council Fails To Act On Joint Sewage Plant

A special meeting of Binghamton City Council was called Wednesday afternoon, to deal with two items.  The first, to go on record in opposition to the proposed closing of three satellite post offices.  But the second item was removed from the agenda.  It dealt... Read More.

NWS Has Cancelled Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Area

The National Weather Service has cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following areas: In Central New York: Broome Chemung Chenango Cortland Madison Oneida Otsego Schuyler Tioga Tompkins In northeast Pennsylvania: Bradford Susquehanna Wyoming This includes the cities of... Binghamton... Cooperstown... Cortland... Elmira... Ithaca... Montrose... Norwich...... Read More.

NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 5PM Today

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that will remain in effect until 500 PM today. Affected counties include: Chemung, Tioga, Broome, Tompkins, Schuyler, Cortland, and Delaware. The complete list of New York counties included in the Watch are: Albany Broome... Read More.

Public Reminded to Discourage Black Bears from Foraging

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Region 7 Office today reminded homeowners and businesses to take precautions against encouraging black bears to forage on their property. Approximately 1800 to 2500 bears live in the southern bear range in New... Read More.

Binghamton Man Arrested For Grand Larceny

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 22 year old Christopher S. Sears of Binghamton and charged him with grand larceny.  Sears is accused of stealing more than $3,000 worth of property from a Town of Fenton residence on May 24th.  Sears was arraigned... Read More.

DMV Dealing With Power Issues Still

The Department of Motor Vehicles offices are still dealing with power issues related to the recent thunderstorms.   Scanning equipment, fax machine and a few work stations remain without power at the Endicot office. The office remains opens and DMV workers can still answer questions... Read More.