Southern Tier Red Cross Honors Volunteers

The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross honored the humanitarian efforts of several volunteers across the area at their annual volunteer recognition dinner Wednesday night at Tioga Downs. Volunteers comprise 94 percent of the Southern Tier Chapter's workforce, delivering services to residents... Read More.

Binghamton Scrambles To Pay for Six Police Vehicles

A Rochester-area car dealership threatened to report the City of Binghamton after a bill for six police vehicles went unpaid. Van Bortel Ford had a bill of over $164,000 for the city, and considered reporting Binghamton to Moody's Investors Services. The city was forced to... Read More.

Old Vestal Road To Be Closed For Construction

NYSEG has announced that Old Vestal Road eastbound will be closed for two weeks while the company installs a new natural gas main. From today through Wednesday, July 3rd, Old Vestal Road eastbound will be closed from Bunn Hill Road to Old Lane Road.... Read More.

Johnson City Walmart Receives Bomb Threat

Police responded to Walmart in Johnson City yesterday afternoon. The store had been evacuated due to a bomb threat. At about 5:50 p.m., shoppers were let back inside. Police maintained a presence in the area for several hours afterwards. No... Read More.

Arrest Made In Crossing Guard Incident

An 81-year-old man has been charged after Broome County deputies said he hit a crossing guard on River Road last week and then left the scene. Deputies arrested Syed Ahmed Tuesday at his Chenango Bridge home. Carole Smith, the 75-year-old crossing guard... Read More.

Broome County Listed As 'Fiscally Stressed'

Broome County has been listed among two dozen municipal governments that are fiscally stressed. Tuesday, state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said eight counties, three cities, and 13 towns made the list of the most fiscally troubled communities in New York. Broome County has been designated... Read More.

Binghamton Police Investigating Homicide

Binghamton Police are investigating a homicide that took place this weekend. Police responded to 11 Stone Street just before noon on Saturday, where they found 44-year-old Bretnie Owens dead inside his apartment. An autopsy has been conducted and the matter is being investigated as... Read More.

Competency Hearing Begun For Murder Suspect

A two-day competency hearing has begun for a Bradford County man accused of murder. John DeSisti was charged with murdering his cousin, Carol Keefe, and her husband David. The couple was found shot dead in their home in Athens in 2006. DeSisti was arrested... Read More.

Endicott Man Injured In Motorcycle-Auto Accident

A 60-year old Endicott man was sent to the hospital after his motorcycle was hit head-on. Ryck Slicklen was riding his motorcycle Friday when he was struck at the intersection of Watson Boulevard and Harding Avenue in Endwell. 88-year-old Joseph Marhefka of Endwell failed... Read More.

Chemung County Jail Re-Accredited

Chemung County leaders were out in front of the jail Monday morning to announce the re-accreditation of the facility. The jail was re-accredited by the New York State Sheriff's Association. They look at policy procedures, inspections and conduct interviews with the staff. To achieve... Read More.

Strawberry Festival: A Great Success

Owego's 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival was a great success. Festival goers, local businesses, and vendors were all pleased with the events outcome. There were many special events and highlights including fireworks Friday night, and the traditional Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday. The crowds on North... Read More.