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Broome-Tioga BOCES with Broome and Tioga DSS create youth summer work projects

Thursday, July 22 by Bill Moyer

Binghamton – For over 20 years, Broome-Tioga BOCES and the Broome and Tioga county departments of social services have partnered to operate the Summer Youth Employment Program, a grant-funded program promoting career exploration and work experience for youths ages 14-20. Each summer, 200-250 youth... Read More.

Opening tonight: Popular town fair opens its 50th anniversary celebration in Conklin

Thursday, July 15 by Bill Moyer

CONKLIN, N.Y. -- Fifty years from the date of the first Conklin Fair, the Conklin Fair continues to grow and attracts over 5,000 attendees. The 2021 Fair will be held July 15, 16 and 17, and feature all of the activities --and many free... Read More.

Binghamton man arrested for attempted murder in Vestal; woman in critical condition

Monday, July 12 by Bill Moyer

Vestal police reported Monday that Zeke Wilmarth, 31, of Binghamton, has been arrested for attempted murder, while the female victim is listed in critical condition. Lt. Christopher J. Streno, Detective & Administration Division Supervisor, said on Sunday at 5:42pm Vestal Police responded to 205... Read More.

New York State trooper who was shot in Deposit released from Wilson hospital

Thursday, July 1 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police Trooper Ryan Thorp was released wednesday from UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, where he was treated after getting shot last week whe he responded to a domestic dispute in Deposit. Throp will continue care at home. The full... Read More.

UPDATE: Trooper shot by man in Colesville released from hospital, suspect arrested

Friday, June 11 by Bill Moyer

UPDATED: New York State Police Trooper Becky Seager, of the Kirkwood barracks, was released Thursday from Wilson Memorial Hospital. A sea of law enforcement members were there to support her as she was released to go home. UPDATE 3: Just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jason... Read More.

Sen. Akshar, Deputy Newcomb announce campaigns to run for Broome County sheriff

Friday, June 4 by Bill Moyer

State Sen. Fred Akshar, R-52nd District, announced his plans Thursday to run for Broome County Sheriff in the 2022 General Election. Akshar's announcement came one day after Broome Sheriff's Capt. Kate Newcomb said she is running for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Sheriff... Read More.

JCPD ID body found on Susquehanna River island

Thursday, May 27 by Bill Moyer

The remains of a body located Wednesday by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit on an island in the Susquehanna River west of The Home Depot in Westover has been positively identified as Nicholas A.... Read More.

Broome Sheriff: Partially decomposed body found near The Home Depot in Westover

Wednesday, May 26 by Bill Moyer

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the discovery of a partially decomposed body in the Town of Union. The body was discovered at about 9:45am today, May 26, 2021 by Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit deputies who were patrolling the Susquehanna River. The remains... Read More.

Broome County starts School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program for students’ safety

Monday, May 24 by Bill Moyer

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said Monday that Broome County has become the first county in the state to participate in the School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program. Monday starts the Warning Period for violators and then on June 24 enforcement will begin, at which... Read More.

New York State troopers looking for missing/runaway Broome County teenager

Wednesday, May 19 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police are searching for missing/runaway 15-year-old Adrianna J. Leidecker who was last seen at a residence on Hyde Street in Whitney Point. It is believed that Adrianna left the residence sometime after 1:00 a.m., on May 16, 2021. Adrianna has runaway on several other occasions. She’s previously... Read More.

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