Police Investigating Shooting On Ithaca Commons

On Friday at about 1:30AM, the Ithaca Police Department responded to the Ithaca Commons for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers located a man that had been shot in the chest. The shooting was the result of an altercation that began inside a... Read More.

Guilty Plea Preempts Start of Animal Abuse Trial

With his trial set to begin yesterday morning, 39-year-old John Elmer of Sanford, New York entered a guilty plea on three animal abuse charges. Elmer has forfeited ownership of the seized animals and must divest himself of all remaining animals. He will also be... Read More.

HEAP Program Opens November 13th

The Broome County Department of Social Services has announced that the 2018-2019 Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP program will open November 13th. This program helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular... Read More.

Press Release: HEAP Program Opens on November 13th

The Broome County Department of Social Services announced today that the 2018-2019 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open November 13, 2018. This program helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program... Read More.

Portion of Roberts Street to Close October 30th

Beginning on October 30th, Roberts Street, between Floral Avenue and Grand Avenue in Johnson City will be closed to all traffic for about two weeks. The project will install new storm water piping as part of the Grand Avenue storm/sanitary sewer separation project. ... Read More.

Four Students Named ‘Akshar All-Stars’

State Senator Fred Akshar has named four additional students to ‘Akshar’s All-Stars’. At Susquehanna Valley High School, senior Alyssa Lezotte was recognized for her dedication to volunteer work. At Chenango Valley High School, sophomore Olivia Bochenek was recognized for her work ethic and participation... Read More.

‘Mentoring Day’ Event Held in Broome/Tioga

The Broome-Tioga Disability Awareness Committee is holding a ‘Mentoring Day’ today, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness month. Mentoring Day is a collaborative effort of ten non-profit and governmental agencies that serve individuals with disabilities by assisting them in obtaining job-related skills, and... Read More.

Trunk or Treat in Johnson City This Saturday

The Binghamton Police will be at the West Family YMCA in Johnson City for the Trunk or Treat event this Saturday, October 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Stop by to meet some police officers, view the BPD Command post and get some candy.

Senator Fred Akshar Recognizes Students in Broome County

Senator Fred Akshar kicked off the second year of his district-wide “Akshar's All-Stars” student recognition program on Tuesday by recognizing students at four Broome County schools - Susquehanna Valley High School, Chenango Valley High School, Chenango Forks Middle School and Whitney Point High School.Each... Read More.