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Trial in Stabbing of BU Professor to Start Tuesday

Friday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

The trial of Abdulsalam al-Zahrani, 46, accused of the fatal stabbing of a Binghamton University professor is to begin on Tuesday. Richard Antoun, a professor of anthropology, was murdered in a Science building on the BU campus back in December 2009. His accused killer was a... Read More.

Waverly Home Destroyed by Fire

Friday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

An early Thursday morning fire destroyed a home on Loder Street in Waverly. The family was able to evacuate safely. According to fire officials, the probable cause was an electrical fire in the floor of the house. Firefighters from Wavery-Barton, Sayre, and Athens responded to the 2AM... Read More.

Hevesi Aide Sentenced in 'Pay-to-Play' Scandal

Friday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

A consultant to former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi has been sentenced to a 16 to 48 months jail term. Hank Morris, 57, was sentenced after pleading guilty to directing a 'pay to play' scheme. Morris used his ties to Hevesi to extract kickbacks from... Read More.

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Governor Cuomo Introduces Bill to Create Independent Redistricting Commission

Friday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a bill that would create an independent redistricting commission. The Redistricting Reform Act requires the commission to be bi-partisan, free of conflicts of interest and reflect the state's diversity. The commission would hold public hearings across the state and then post... Read More.

Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan Delivers State of the City Address

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

Mayor Matt Ryan gave his State of the City address on Wednesday and the news was at best mixed. Mayor Ryan sees a dire financial situation in large part due to an economy that hasn't roared back combined with the ever-increasing costs in pension and... Read More.

Girls Basketball: Owego Defeats Union-Endicott 58 – 39

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

The Owego girls basketball team defeated Union-Endicott 58 - 39 in a non-league game on Wednesday. Brittany Rando's 23 points led Owego with Rachel Merrill adding 17 points. Owego fell behind early in the game, but a 17 - 2 run put OFA in the lead... Read More.

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Town of Chenango Teacher's Aide Accused of Having Sex with Student

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

Christen Hayes, 30, from the Town of Chenango is facing multiple charges after she was accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. Hayes had been employed as a teacher's assistant. She's accused of engaging in sexual... Read More.

National Guard's 827th Engineer Company Returns Home

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

160 members of the National Guard's 827th Engineer Company returned home Wednesday to a highly emotional welcome. The unit had spent about a year in Afghanistan constructing roads, bases, and checkpoints. All members, from Horseheads, Binghamton, Buffalo and Walton, returned safe. Two returned with purple hearts. For many... Read More.

Borders Bookstore in Ithaca to Close

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

The Borders Bookstore in Ithaca's Pyramid Mall will be closing in April. Borders, which has just filed for bankruptcy protection, will close 30 percent of its stores, nine are in New York.

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Assemblywoman Lupardo to Chair Science and Technology Committee

Thursday, February 17 by MyHometownToday

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo spent Wednesday at Binghamton University, touting her new title: Chair of the Assembly's Legislative Commission on Science and Technology. Lupardo was joined by university and community leaders to announce her appointment, a position she hopes will help her advance technology by supporting... Read More.

Steven Pieper Pleas Guilty to Murder of 20 Year Old Ex-Girlfriend

Wednesday, February 16 by MyHometownToday

Steven Pieper, 21, from the Town of Clay, near Syracuse, entered a guilty plea to second degree murder in the November 19 death of Jenni-Lyn Watson. The 20-year-old woman's body was found dumped in a wooded area of Central Park in Clay. The case drew intensive... Read More.

Former Congressman Arcuri Joins Law Firm

Wednesday, February 16 by MyHometownToday

Former United States Congressman Michael Arcuri has joined the Syracuse Law Firm Hancock Estabrook, LLP. Mr. Arcuri will focus his practice on litigation, government affairs and corporate law. Mr. Arcuri was a member of Congress for New York’s 24th Congressional District from 2007 to 2010.

Regions

Trial in Stabbing of BU Professor to Start Tuesday

Waverly Home Destroyed by Fire

Hevesi Aide Sentenced in 'Pay-to-Play' Scandal

Governor Cuomo Introduces Bill to Create Independent Redistricting Commission

Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan Delivers State of the City Address

Girls Basketball: Owego Defeats Union-Endicott 58 – 39

Town of Chenango Teacher's Aide Accused of Having Sex with Student

National Guard's 827th Engineer Company Returns Home

Borders Bookstore in Ithaca to Close

Assemblywoman Lupardo to Chair Science and Technology Committee

Steven Pieper Pleas Guilty to Murder of 20 Year Old Ex-Girlfriend

Former Congressman Arcuri Joins Law Firm

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