Community open house announced for Owego Elementary

The Owego-Apalachin School District has finalized dates for the ribbon cutting and open house of the new Owego Elementary. The school will officially be dedicated on May 31st with a ribbon cutting outside of its front entrance. Then on June 4th, a community open... Read More.

One-stop shop for small businesses

Several organizations across Broome County are looking to build a facility to service all the needs of any small business in the area. The Agency, Broome County's Industrial Development Agency, announced the plan yesterday. The facility will be 17,000 square feet and come at... Read More.

Sayre Man accidentally shoots neighbor

A man from Sayre has been arrested after accidentally shooting his neighbor on Saturday. 33-year-old Samuel Olugun has been charged with reckless endangerment after accidentally firing his gun into the floor of his apartment. The bullet travelled through the floor of his bathroom, and... Read More.

UE teachers discuss grievances with school board

The dozens of members of the Union-Endicott Teacher's Association shared numerous grievances with the Union-Endicott Board of Education at last night's board meeting. Some of the grievances shared by teacher association members include: a stalemate on teacher contracts, and the quality of teaching students... Read More.

2016 Spiedie Fest concert series announced

Rick Springfield and Martina McBride are coming to Binghamton this summer. The two musicians will be performing at the 32nd annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally at Otsiningo Park. Rick Springfield is set to perform at 7:30pm on Friday, August 5th. Martina McBride will... Read More.

Truck carrying cattle catches fire

A tractor trailer fire shut down a portion of Interstate 81 last night. Fire crews from Whitney Point and Lisle were dispatched to I-81 near exit 8, at around 8:30pm. Exit 8 was temporarily shut down while firefighters doused the flames. Scanner reports indicate... Read More.

Ithaca woman drives to police station while intoxicated

Waverly Police have arrested an Ithaca woman after she allegedly drove to their police station while intoxicated. 49-year-old Michelle Reed is said to have driven to the police station to report that her friends were trying to keep her in Waverly for the night... Read More.

Waverly man accused of sex with minor

A Waverly man has been arrested after allegedly having sexual relations with a minor on multiple occasions over three years. 35-year-old Richard Brown is accused of having sexual relations with a minor beginning in 2007 and continuing through 2010. The female victim was 8... Read More.

Weitsman donates $40K to Binghamton University

A local businessman has donated $40,000 to Binghamton University's Educational Opportunity Program. The head of Upstate Shredding, Adam Weitsman, donated the money to Binghamton University to help promising college students with financial assistance. The students receiving Educational Opportunity money come from economically challenging backgrounds,... Read More.

Free circus tickets for some Broome County children

Children in Broome County who receive services through the Department of Social Services have a chance to attend the Royal Hanneford Circus in Binghamton for FREE. 275 tickets have been set aside for these children for the 10:30am circus performance on April 30th at... Read More.

Tioga County nurse receives state recognition

The New York Public Health Works has honored a longtime nurse at the Tioga County Department of Health. Marilyn Reynolds has recently been added to the New York Public Health Honor Roll. She has been the Supervising Public Health Nurse for Tioga County for... Read More.

Local election results differ from statewide voting in NY

Yesterday was primary day across New York and the results are in. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took home the statewide wins for their political parties, however, results for Broome and Tioga County differed from the total statewide vote.   Bernie Sanders received the majority Democratic... Read More.