Police: Woman on drugs when she hit and killed pedestrian

Binghamton Police say a Vestal woman was driving while under the influence of drugs when she struck and killed 47-year-old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton on Monday. Detectives say 36-year-old Jennifer Grenchus hit the man with her 2010 Hyundai Elantra on Main Street and... Read More.

Kids Night Out this Saturday in Owego

It's "Kids Night Out" this Saturday in Owego. The animated movie Sing will play on the screen for Kids Night Out at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center this Saturday in the first of three movie nights planned for this spring and summer. The... Read More.

UPDATE: Vestal woman charged in fatal Binghamton crash

A Vestal woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after the car she was driving struck a pedestrian on Main Street in Binghamton yesterday and dragged the unidentified person about 50 feet. 36-year-old Jennifer Grenchus was arrested after the crash. Several people worked... Read More.
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Preston fined $1,000, no jail time in plea deal

Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston has accepted a plea deal in connection with using a town credit card for personal use. Preston was supposed to be arraigned on three counts of official misconduct yesterday, but instead pleaded guilty to one of those counts... Read More.

Sheriff Harder warns of paving scam

Broome County Sheriff David Harder says his office has received telephone calls in recent weeks with complaints of quick-talking salesman who want to pave driveways at a too-good-to-be-true price. Harder says these companies use deceptive tactics to get unsuspecting homeowners to agree to get... Read More.

Clayton sentenced to life in prison

Former professional hockey player Thomas Clayton received the maximum sentence in Chemung County Court yesterday - life in prison without the possibility of parole - for hiring another man to murder his wife. Before the sentencing, Clayton lashed out, screaming to the court that... Read More.
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Owego Little League Opening Day April 29

The Owego Little League will begin their 66th season on Saturday, April 29 with their annual Opening Day parade from the Owego Police Department to Hyde Park. This year marks the 50th year that the baseball and softball teams have called Hyde Park... Read More.

Binghamton Police investigating homicide

Binghamton Police are continuing to investigate a homicide on the city's West Side early Saturday. Police were called to a report of shots fired at 56 Orton Ave. just before 5am. When they arrived, they found 22-year-old Brandon Hernandez shot multiple times in... Read More.

JC Police also investigating a shooting

Johnson City Police are also investigating a shooting. Village Police say one person was shot outside of Charley's Tavern at closing time, around 2am Saturday. The victim is expected to survive. Police did not release many details, and said late last night that... Read More.
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Clayton to be sentenced today

A former Elmira Jackals hockey player will be sentenced today in Chemung County Court for the death of his wife. Thomas Clayton's attorneys tried unsuccessfully last week to get the sentencing delayed because the jury got it wrong, according to his attorney Ray Schlater.... Read More.

Binghamton holds a March for Science

Binghamton was one of 600 locations around the world to hold a March for Science on Saturday. The marches were planned for Earth Day. In Binghamton, more than 100 people gathered at Confluence Park - many with signs - and then marched to the MLK... Read More.

Owego Police Chief has announced she will retire

Owego's Police Chief has announced her retirement. Karen Vinti will retire as Owego Police Chief in June after five years in charge of the department. She announced her decision in a letter addressed to Mayor Steve May and members of the... Read More.