Sayre Man Arrested in Robbery of 90 Year Old in Waverly

Waverly Police say a man has been arrested for stealing a wallet from a 90-year-old man. Police say 41-year-old Glen Vanboven, of Sayre, forcefully stole a 90-year-old man's wallet at the victim's apartment at Elizabeth Square Apartments on Fulton Street in Waverly. Vanboven fled the scene... 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.

Susquehanna Valley Teacher Arrested

A teacher in the Susquehanna Valley school system has been arrested after an investigation into a sexual relationship with a minor. New York State Police arrested 28-year old Anthony Raggi of Binghamton and charged him with committing a felony criminal sexual act. Police did not... Read More.

Binghamton Region Lags in Job Growth

The Binghamton Region, which includes both Broome and Tioga counties, continues to buck the trend toward new job growth experienced by the rest of the state and the nation as a whole. New York State added about 35,000 jobs between November and December of 2012,... Read More.

Next 'American Idol' from Johnson City?

Could the next “American Idol” be from the Southern Tier? If you tune in to the television show over the next few nights, you just may see Tony Cortez of Johnson City. The 20-year-old sent in an online audition to the show and made it... Read More.

Tioga County Requests Mandate Relief for DA's Salary

As counties across New York state continue to press state lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo for mandate relief, this week the Tioga County Legislature took action on at least one new mandate. On Tuesday the legislature passed a resolution calling for the governor and state... Read More.

Man Sentenced in Video Game Stabbing

The Bradford county man charged with stabbing his father over a video game last August pled guilty to the crime in court on Tuesday, but received only up to a year's jail sentence, and may quickly be eligible for parole. 19-year old Robert Uitz Jr.... Read More.

Bradford County Man Sentenced on DUI Charge

The Rome, PA man currently up on charges for phoning in two bomb threats in to the Bradford County Courthouse last year, has been sentenced on an unrelated driving under the influence charge. 49-year-old Tommy Turner is accused of threatening to use a "weapon... Read More.

Second Arrest Made in Elmira Burglary

Police have made a second arrest in a burglary that took place last month at an Elmira convenience store. Police arrested 44-year-old Rodney White of Elmira on Wednesday and charged him with criminal possession of stolen property. Last month, police arrested 40-year-old Donald Smith... Read More.

Update on I-81 Rollover Accident

Officials have released new details in a Monday afternoon crash that injured three people on Route 81 in the Town of Chenango. Police say the woman who was driving fell asleep at the wheel. The say her sister, a passenger in the vehicle woke... Read More.

Drug Arrest Made Following Traffic Stop

Broome County investigators arrested a man on Monday afternoon after a routine traffic stop on Binghamton's east side when they found he had drugs, weapons and thousands of dollars in cash. Police say 25-year old Diondre Smith allowed officers to search him and his vehicle.... Read More.

Binghamton Woman Arrested in Snow Blower Theft

Broome County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Binghamton woman who tried to steal a brand new snow blower from a business in the Town of Union Monday evening. 35-year old Summer Reynolds stole an Ariens snow blower worth about $600 and a short time later... Read More.