Fight Against Logging

The Committee to Save Broome County Parks is fighting back, against what's become a controversial plan, organizing their own public hearing to save local timber. The hearing stems from a plan enacted by the County Legislature in March. Broome County began timber management services on county... Read More.

14-Year-Old Works To Remember Friend

A local 14-year-old received a standing ovation from Binghamton City Council for her efforts to keep the memory of her best friend alive. Nearly five years ago, Katie Laskaris lost her best friend Kristie Ray in a house fire. The two met as students in... Read More.

Binghamton And Johnson City Awarded For Joint Police Operation

The City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City have snagged a second place statewide award commending the shared police services of the two municipalities. The New York Conference of Mayors handed out the prize for their Public Administration and Management category. Binghamton and Johnson... Read More.

Fred Ford to be Strawberry Festival Parade Marshall

The Strawberry Festival Committee has announced that Fred Ford, long time Owego Resident and Director of the Mello Dears, has been chosen as the Parade Marshall for the 31st annual Strawberry Festival Parade. Fred has been the organizer of the Parade for Strawberry Festival for... Read More.

Johnson City Man Arrested And Charged With Rape

Endicott police have arrested a man who allegedly broke into a home where his ex-girlfriend was staying and tried to rape her.  Detectives say 27 year old Daniel White climbed through an unlocked window of a home on Monroe Street early this morning. They... Read More.

Man Arrested in Johnson City for Parole Violation

On Monday, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Police arrested Akanni Amberslie, 27, in Johnson City. Amberslie was wanted as a parole absconder for the past four years. He had no permanent address. Amberslie was taken to the Broome County Jail.

Barbara Fiala Confirmed as DMV Head

After a unanimous vote in the State Senate, Former Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala officially took the next step in her career, becoming the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous, who represents parts of Broome and Tioga counties,... Read More.