Arson Charges Filed Following Fire Investigation

An Endwell man is facing charges of arson after he was arrested last week. 21-year-old Dustin Mangino was arrested following a joint investigation by the New York State Police and the Broome County Fire Investigation Unit. Back on January 31st, State Police and the... Read More.

Woman Dead In Barton Fire

A fire in the Town of Barton on Saturday night resulted in one fatality. According to Waverly Barton Fire Chief Don Howard, a woman was killed in a trailer fire along Route 34 Saturday. The name of the woman has not been released at... Read More.

JC Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident

The Johnson City Police Department is investigating a case of shots fired early this morning at a motel. According to emergency communications, a call came around 1:55 AM. Police were dispatched to the Red Roof Inn on Fairview Street, and police on the scene... Read More.

Woman’s Life Saved By Heroin Overdose Drug

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office reports that they have already successfully used a newly dispatched life-saving drug Thursday, that saved the life of a 27-year-old female who had reportedly overdosed on heroin. The sheriff’s office received a 911 call from a woman in... Read More.

Vestal Settles Tax Disputes With Two Businesses

The Town of Vestal has reached settlements with two area businesses following legal battles. The community will be refunding over $22,000 in tax revenue following the settlements, which involved the Clayton Village Apartments and the Courtyard Marriott hotel. The legal battles stemmed from challenges... Read More.

$200,000 Disbursed To Artists And Art Organizations

Over $200,000 in grant awards was given to local artists and non-profits from the Broome County Arts Council. The grants, which come from the United Cultural Fund, went to 20 artists and organizations. The UCF gives the annual awards made up of community donations,... Read More.

Johnson City Working To Reduce Budget Gap

Johnson City trustees are looking to fill a budget gap of $11.4 million. Trustees got their first look at a preliminary budget for the coming year on Wednesday. This next budget is expected to be nearly $2 million more than last year's budget. The... Read More.

Binghamton Airport Seeking To Expand Flight Options

Broome County is taking steps to bring a new air service to the Greater Binghamton Airport. At its meeting today, the Broome County Legislature could authorize a $66,650 contract with Sixel Consulting Group out of Oregon, which would help seek an additional flight service... Read More.

Kevin Millar Re-Elected Mayor Of Owego

In the Village of Owego, Kevin Millar retains his seat as Mayor from the Rebuild Owego Party defeating challenger Lisa Curatolo from her newly formed Positive Change Party. The two parties went head-to-head yesterday for the mayor's office, clerk-treasurer's office, and one trustee... Read More.