Lockheed Martin to begin layoffs

Lockheed Martin has announced that nationwide layoffs will be taking place over the next few months. It is still unclear on if or how this will affect employees at the Owego plant. The company first plans on allowing workers to voluntarily leave through a... 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.

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.

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.