Fatal Fire Cause Determined as Electrical

Officials have released the cause of the fire that took an Owego fireman's life earlier this week, and injured another. Investigators say it was an electrical fire that started in a shed next to the home on Chamberlain Road in Newark Valley. They say there... Read More.

Donation Information for Captain Porcari

The family has requested that any donations in memory of Captain Porcari be made to the: Porcari Children Memorial Fund at the First Niagara Bank, 18 Lake Street, Owego. He is survived by his wife Christina, two children, and three step children. Donations can... Read More.

Captain Porcari Returned to Owego

The body of Captain Porcari returned to Owego this morning from Wilson Hospital, escorted by the Owego Fire Department to Estey Munroe and Fahey funeral home. Fire Chief Ed Franz said last night that he believes calling hours will take place on Saturday,... Read More.

Binghamton University Planning for Future Growth

Binghamton University officials have a number of growth plans in development for the campus, including a possible pharmacy school. BU officials presented their future plans Tuesday morning following an address from President Harvey Stenger. Stenger said his priorities include positioning the university for maximum... Read More.

Housekeeper Arrested For Jewelery Theft

A woman hired as a housekeeper has been arrested for stealing from one of her customers. 21-year-old Jamee Donahue of Binghamton has been charged with stealing over $15,000 in jewelry from a home that she was hired to help clean in Endicott. 25-year-old Jessica... Read More.

Binghamton Police Cool To Resident Patrols

A proposal to hire Binghamton residents part-time to act as security officers patrolling the streets was not met warmly by Binghamton Police. Councilman Bill Berg originally proposed the idea to have uniformed residents patrol the streets, either on foot or in city vehicles, to... Read More.

Kirkwood Accident Leads to Drug Arrests

A single-car accident on Route 81 North in Kirkwood yesterday led to three arrests by New York state police. Police arrived on the scene and discovered drugs on two passengers, including 7 ounces of cocaine, plus marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver, 21 year old Joshua... Read More.