Vestal To Pay $270,000 After Losing Lawsuit

The Town of Vestal has agreed to pay over $270,000 in attorney fees to a local organization that represented a religious group and rehabilitation center in a federal lawsuit against the town. The settlement comes after a jury sided with Candlehouse Teen Challenge, a... Read More.

Two Arrested In Vestal Drug Bust

Two people were arrested during a search warrant conducted after a narcotics investigation. The New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Vestal Police Department arrested 34-year-old Tiawanna Willard, and 35-year-old Devon Johnson, both from the Town of Chenango. Troopers and... Read More.

Regional LGBT Program Opens New Location

A regional LGBT program is celebrating its opening of a new location on Binghamton University's campus. The Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project held a ceremony on Monday night to celebrate their new office in Bartle Library. The program assists LGBT-led families and parents... Read More.

Vestal Receives Approval On Flood Buyouts

The Town of Vestal received approval from the State of New York to move forward with flood buyouts for a number of homes destroyed by the flood in 2011. Town Supervisor John Schaffer announced on Tuesday that the town had received the news of... Read More.

BU Released From Mineral Rights Lease

The Binghamton University Foundation has been released from an unwanted mineral rights lease after a dispute between the nonprofit organization and Chesapeake Applachia LLC. The Oklahoma City-based energy company agreed to release the BU Foundation, which handles BU's $90 million endowment fund, from a... Read More.

New Twist On A 5K Run

Before the snow started to fall, Binghamton University students put a new twist on a 5K run. For the first annual "Strip for a Cause," students ran around the university, taking off layers of clothing along the way. Proceeds from the race will go... Read More.

Vestal Voters Approve New Rescue Truck

On Tuesday voters in the Town of Vestal approved spending nearly $700,000 to buy a new rescue truck for the town's fire department. The vote was passed by an 805 to 240 margin, which will allow Vestal to borrow the money to replace the... Read More.

Vestal Approves Purchase Of New Rescue Truck

On Tuesday voters in the Town of Vestal approved spending nearly $700,000 to buy a new rescue truck for the town's fire department. The vote was passed by an 805 to 240 margin, which will allow Vestal to borrow the money to replace the... Read More.

Vestal Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law

A Leandra's Law arrest was made in Tioga County on Friday. State Police say a Vestal woman was driving drunk with kids in her van. 36-year-old Elizabeth Borst of Vestal is charged with aggravated DWI. Police say she hit a stationary... Read More.

Vestal Home Severely Damaged By Fire

A Vestal home took on extensive damage after a fire on Tuesday night. Crews responded to the home at 146 Foster Road. Investigators ruled the fire accidental. They said the blaze began after a material close to the chimney caught fire.... Read More.

New Life Church Hosting Food Drive

Vestal's New Life Church is playing host to a holiday food drive. The goal for the food drive is to gather enough food donations to help feed 50 families in the Southern Tier for an entire month. This is the fourth year in a... Read More.

BU Wrestlers Team With Special Olympics Athletes

Binghamton University wrestlers teamed with Special Olympic athletes to greet customers, serve guests, and bus tables Tuesday night at Applebee's restaurants in both Binghamton and Vestal. The athletes hoped to collect tips which they would use to benefit Special Olympics New York. The fundraiser... Read More.