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.

Apalachin Lions Club Collecting Clean Winter Coats

The Apalachin Lions Club will be collecting clean, useable winter coats for those in need, from October 1st through November 18th. They can be left off at Blessed Trinity, at St. Margaret Mary’s in Apalachin, the Apalachin Library, the Apalachin United Methodist Church, and... Read More.

Robbery Suspect Arrested in Elmira

Late last week, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received information that a wanted armed robbery suspect was at a residence in Elmira. Tioga County Sheriff investigators and Elmira City Police located Isaiah Ramirez hiding in an apartment. Ramirez was taken into custody without incident... Read More.

Man Brandishing Handgun Arrested in Ithaca

On Saturday afternoon, the Ithaca Police Department responded to multiple reports of a man with a handgun in the area of North Fulton Street and West Buffalo Street. The male suspect was brandishing a handgun while actively engaging in a dispute with another man.... Read More.

Tajiri, the Giraffe, to Remain at Animal Adventure Park

Tajiri, the giraffe, will be remaining at the Animal Adventure Park. Tajiri was scheduled to go to another zoo, but the deal ran into problems. Animal Adventure Park will now be building Tajiri his own building. Construction is expected to take about a month.