DOT Announces Prospect Mountain Lane Closures
The New York State DOT announced that Prospect Mountain Construction will require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Starting on Thursday, July 20,... Read More.
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Five Year Sentence in Heroin Conviction
The first of three men involved in a heroin bust on Clinton Street in Binghamton last March has been sentenced. 59-year-old Tyrone Thompson was sentenced to 5 years in state prison and 3 years of parole according to the Broome DA’s office. ... Read More.
Vestal Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
A Vestal man has been sentenced to five years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography.Nathan Boguhn, who had worked for a local Boy Scouts chapter, was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Binghamton by Judge Thomas McAvoy. Boguhn will also have... Read More.
Vestal Police Investigating Larcenies from Vehicles
Vestal Police are looking into a series of larcenies from vehicles. Police say the string of thefts occurred sometime Monday night into Tuesday morning, and in all cases, valuable property was left out in plain sight in unlocked vehicles. Vestal Police are... Read More.
No Injuries in Binghamton House Fire
The Binghamton Fire Department made a quick stop to a room and contents fire Tuesday morning. The call came in around 11 AM for a fire at 16 Johnson Avenue. Two occupants that were home at the time, and their dog, escaped... Read More.
Central Figure in ‘Operation Unwise’ Arrested in Utica
The central figure in a statewide drug trafficking ring is now spending his nights at the Tioga County Jail. Arthur Erskine, is awaiting future County Court appearances after an alleged career as an Ithaca-based heroin dealer who bought heroin from a source... Read More.
Binghamton Hotel Employee Saves Life of Choking Infant
Quick actions by a Binghamton Double Tree employee saved the life of a six-week-old infant. A guest on her way home to Maine was staying in the hotel when her daughter started choking. She rushed the baby girl downstairs to the lobby... Read More.
Local Firefighter Receives Statewide Recognition & Scholarship
A young local firefighter is being recognized at the state level. Owego Firefighter Jessica Jones has been awarded the Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship from the Fireman’s Associaton of the State of New York. Jones joined the fire department as soon as... Read More.
West Broome Boys and Girls Club to Receive $100,000 Grant
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome is receiving some much-needed funding for major repairs to their Endicott facility.Senator Fred Akshar joined children and staff to announce a $100,000 state grant. The money will be used to repair a leaking roof, along with... Read More.
Guilty Pleas in Binghamton Drug Trafficking Case
Two men pled guilty in Binghamton Court on Friday to their roles in drug trafficking. 39-year-old Devon Johnson and 45-year-old Maurice Rollins will be sentenced on September 8th for criminal possession of a controlled substance. This was part of a bust that... Read More.
Scorpion Security Products Has Moved to Larger Facility
A Vestal design and manufacturing business has moved into a bigger space. Scorpion Security Products manufactures and distributes anti-theft security devices often seen on high-dollar items for sale in retail stores. The company designs and makes brackets which are sold across North... Read More.
Broome County Humane Society Sees High Rate of Strays in July
Its been a busy month at the Broome County Humane Society. They’ve taken in 15 dogs since July 4th, which is unusually high. Shelter workers and volunteers are putting in extra time. Many of these animals are available for adoption.
