Binghamton Zoo Names New Executive Director

Phillip Ginter has officially started as the Binghamton Zoo’s executive director as it gears up for its 144th Grand Opening. Ginter is a lifelong resident of Broome County, with a broad background in the local non-profit community. His experience in grant management, program development,... Read More.

Endicott Man Guilty of 60 Count Child Porn Indictment

Kenneth R. Buchanan pleaded guilty Wednesday to a 60-count child pornography indictment, following a December 2018 Grand Jury presentation, according the the Broome County District Attorney's Office. According to the indictment, Buchanan knowingly had in his possession videos and photographs depicting a performance, which included sexual... Read More.

Woman Gets 12-Year Term for Distributing Drugs

Johnnah L. Degraw was sentenced on Friday to 12 years in prison and five years’ parole, for her role in a drug distribution network. Degraw, along with her co-defendant, were in possession of approximately one kilo of heroin; approximately one kilo of fentanyl; approximately... Read More.

Newark Valley Women’s Choir Sings at State Capitol

Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend and Sen. Fred Akshar welcomed the Newark Valley High School Women’s Choir to the State Capitol on March 19 to celebrate 'Music in Our Schools Month.'(ALBANY) -- The New York State School Music Association and the National Association for Music... Read More.

JC Police Arrest Man Who Had Loaded .357 Magnum

Johnson City Police have arrested a man they say was involved in a robbery and attempted robbery earlier this year. After tracking the case for nearly two months, police used a search warrant to raid an Allen Street home. According to a press release,... Read More.

Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

Patricia L. Williams, age 63, of Binghamton, was sentenced Friday to 5 years of probation for stealing Social Security benefits deposited into her deceased husband’s bank account and for concealing her receipt of those benefits. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C.... Read More.

Owego Troopers Arrest Barton Man for Stun Gun

On March 19 at approximately 2:30 p.m., New York State Police at Owego arrested Frederick F. Neal Jr., age 30 of Barton, NY, for the misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He was also issued several traffic tickets after a trooper from Owego... Read More.

Binghamton Man Arrested for Stabbing Mother and Infant

On Wednesday, March 27 about 2am, Binghamton responded to 10 Gaylord St. (2nd floor rear apartment), Binghamton, for a report of a stabbing incident. Investigation determined Colyn C. Williams (DOB 10/03/87 of 10 Gaylord St. (2nd floor rear apartment), Binghamton) was involved in a... Read More.

Tioga Farmers Eligible for Aid from Summer Weather

Farmers in Tioga are among a dozen counties that are now available for assistance from extreme weather. Governor Cuomo said help is now available for farmers impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather conditions last summer. With these designations, farmers in the impacted areas... Read More.

Man Arrested for Arson at Binghamton Dixie Hotel

On March 25 at 6:16 a.m. Binghamton police and fire department responded to 106 Henry St., Binghamton, which is the “DIXIE 2000” rooming house for a report of a fire. Upon arrival and investigation it was determined that a fire had occurred in the... Read More.

Ceremony to Welcome Home Tioga’s Vietnam Veterans

On Friday in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day and to honor and welcome all Vietnam Era veterans home, Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency is hosting its 2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The day will begin with a wreath laying ceremony at the... Read More.

Tioga Smiles Gets New Modern Mobile Dental Unit

Tioga County Public Health has announced that it is retiring the old mobile dental unit because … they have been upgraded. Through the help of a Community Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Floyd Hooker Foundation, the Department was able to purchase a brand new,... Read More.