Route 434 Pothole Repair in Vestal Begins Monday at 9AM

The New York State Department of Transportation announced that pothole repair will be performed on State Route 434 westbound, between Murray Hill Road and Bunn Hill Road, in Vestal beginning at 9 a.m. on April 11th. Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures within the work... Read More.

Johnson City Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

The New York State Police, in conjunction with police from Orlando Florida, have been conducting an investigation into the production, sharing and distribution of child pornography in Broome County, N.Y. and Orange County, Florida. On Tuesday, April 6th the State Police arrested Christopher Sayre, 27,... Read More.

Fire Stations To Hold Open Houses This Weekend

Firehouses across New York State will be opening their doors this weekend, hoping people in their communities will visit and perhaps make a decision to volunteer.  Volunteer fire departments have been hard hit in recent years by declines in membership. The Firemen's Association of... Read More.

State Police Seek Help in Owego Hit and Run

New York State Police are requesting public assistance for a hit and run accident that occurred in Owego on Tuesday night. At around 7PM, a vehicle backing out of the Sunoco on Route 434 hit a light pole. The pole fell and hit a GMC Sonoma... Read More.

Victoria's Cafe Back Open on Appeal

Victoria's Café in Binghamton will be back in business, at least for now. In March, a Binghamton City Court judge ordered the late night establishment to be shut down after deciding the restaurant violated a previous agreement with Binghamton Police. Attorneys for Victoria's Cafe filed an... Read More.

Rathskeller Bar Ticketed for Underage Drinking

On Friday evening April 1, 2011, the Broome County and Binghamton Police officials assisted investigators from the New York State Liquor Authority at the Rathskeller Bar on State Street in Binghamton. Investigators discovered several underage patrons in the bar, along with other Alcohol-Beverage-Control law infractions. At... Read More.

More than 25 layoffs in latest U-E schools budget

More than 25 employees within the Union-Endicott School District will lose their jobs under the district's proposed budget for next year. This comes after employees and the district could not reach an agreement on a wage freeze. Cuts to the teaching staff focus on extra... Read More.

Fiala Makes it Official; Last Day April 15th

Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala has made it official. She has tendered her resignation; her last day on the job will be April 15th. The following Monday, Fiala will begin her new job as Director of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. Though her primary work... Read More.

OFA Will Open Baseball And Softball Season Today

The Owego Free Academy Girls Softball Team begins their season at home today against Susquehanna Valley.  The Indians will play the Sabers at 4:30 at the OFA Sports Plex.  The Boys baseball team will also be hosting the Sabers from Susquehanna Valley at 4:30... Read More.