Michael Baker Appointed Broome Public Defender

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Tuesday the appointment of Michael Baker as Broome County Public Defender. The County Executive’s selection was made after a thorough search and interview process by the Broome County Public Defender Merit Selection Committee.Garnar said, “Mike was the top... Read More.

Major Drug Bust at Deposit Residence

There was a major drug bust at a residence in Deposit on Friday. The Broome county special Investigations Task Force executed a search warrant and seized over 2 pounds of heroin, over 2 pounds of fentanyl, almost 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, as well... Read More.

Construction Begins on Canal Plaza Project

Construction has begun on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza project in Binghamton. The affordable housing development will deliver 48 apartments and new commercial space to Binghamton’s North Side. The property is currently a brownfield. Canal Plaza will provide housing to low-, very low- and... Read More.

Two Pedestrians Struck Over Thanksgiving Weekend

There were two pedestrians struck by vehicles over the Thanksgiving weekend. On Friday at about 9:13PM, 58-year-old Robert Lowe was crossing Upper Front Street in the Town of Chenango, when he was struck by a vehicle. Lowe was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital and... Read More.

Guilty Plea Entered in Endwell Drug Case

47-year-old Peter C. Ruff has entered a guilty plea last week to a five-count indictment against him for a drug arrest in Endwell. Ruff had been charged with three counts of felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and two misdemeanors. According to the... Read More.

Woman Stabs Husband During Domestic Dispute

Broome County Sheriffs were dispatched to a stabbing incident in the town of Nanticoke at about 11PM on Saturday. The investigation determined that Anthony Figuerado was stabbed in the back by his wife, 40-year-old Jennifer Figuerado of Whitney Point during a domestic dispute. Jennifer... Read More.

Man Charged with Burglaries at Walmart and Wegmans

On Thursday, A Sydney man was arrested on multiple Burglary charges in Johnson City. 32-year-old Matthew Tilley stole a number of items from Walmart. He was stopped by security and arrested. Earlier this month, Tilley was arrested on two Burglary charges from Wegmans. Tilley... Read More.

Wegmans Fined $1.1 Million for Liquor License Issues

The New York State Liquor Authority has fined Wegmans and five ‘affiliated’ liquor stores $1.1 million over licensing issues. The five affiliated stores are owned by individual members of the Wegmans family, but a complaint said the five stores are effectively allowing Wegmans to... Read More.

Binghamton Couple Indicted for Sexual Assault

A Broome County jury has indicted a Binghamton couple on 18 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault. 37-year-old Derrick Cervini and 34-year-old Heather Kasmarcik are alleged to have abused three children from June 2014 to June 2016. They were initially arrested in October.