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M-E student to compete at World Irish Dance Championships

Wednesday, March 26 by Pat McDonald

A Maine-Endwell High School student is heading to Ireland for the World Irish Dance Championships.Kimmy Botsford recently qualified for the world event by placing ninth at the regional and 20th at the national competitions.She will head to Dublin, Ireland for the World Irish Dance... Read More.

Endicott man gets 10 years in prison on drugs, weapons charges

Wednesday, March 26 by Pat McDonald

An Endicott man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for drugs and weapons charges.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Philip Alvarez III pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon.As part of... Read More.

Dickinson man facing new charges involving statutory rape

Monday, March 24 by Pat McDonald

A Dickinson man previously charged with statutory rape is now facing nine additional charges for filming sexual acts with his juvenile victim.On March 11, Broome County Sheriff’s Office detectives had charged Jordan C. Wilson, age 20 of Dickinson, NY, with Rape in the 2nd... Read More.

Binghamton brings home first state title since 1986

Monday, March 24 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Patriots boys basketball team captured a state championship at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday.In an incredible game, the Patriots took down Niskayuna by a 75-61 score in double overtime.Zubayr Griffin led the way as he scored 40 points to help... Read More.

Roadwork on I-86 will disrupt traffic starting April 1

Monday, March 24 by Pat McDonald

Roadwork is scheduled to take place on Interstate 86 in Owego and Apalachin starting on April 1.A portion of the eastbound side of Interstate 86 from Exit 65 to the Broome County line will be closed. Traffic in both directions will be reduced to... Read More.

Demolition at former IBM buildings halfway complete

Tuesday, March 18 by Pat McDonald

The demolition of the former IBM buildings in Endicott are now more than halfway done.According to WBNG-TV, the construction company in charge of the demolition, Gorick Construction, said there are minimal if any safety hazards to the public due to the project.The company checks... Read More.

Homeless man charged with arson, murder in fire that killed Binghamton firefighter

Monday, March 17 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Police Department has arrested a man for arson and murder in connection with the fire that killed Binghamton firefighter John “JR” Gaudet last month.According to police, 36-year-old Patrick K. Shea, who has no permanent address, was taken into custody at a residence... Read More.

Burn ban begins in New York, runs through May 14

Monday, March 17 by Pat McDonald

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and... Read More.

Firefighters respond to Texas Roadhouse in Vestal

Friday, March 14 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to the Texas Roadhouse in Vestal on Thursday evening.According to Broome County Dispatch, the fire was caused by air duct work above the grill in the kitchen.The Vestal Fire Department, Vestal EMS and NYSEG responded to the scene.No further information was immediately... Read More.

Guthrie launches Maternity Oasis Mobile (MOM) Unit

Thursday, March 13 by Pat McDonald

BINGHAMTON – The Guthrie Clinic is proud to unveil the Maternity Oasis Mobile (MOM) Unit. This doctor’s office on wheels will bring compassionate and accessible maternity services to underserved rural communities in the Southern Tier and Central New York.The MOM Unit is the physical... Read More.

Gov. Hochul pushing for smartphone restrictions in schools

Wednesday, March 12 by Pat McDonald

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for lawmakers to support her “bell-to-bell” proposal for distraction free schools.The proposal includes no unauthorized use of personal devices on school grounds during the school day, including class, lunch and study hall.It allows schools to develop their... Read More.

US Dept. of Education sends letters to 60 colleges over anti-Semitic discrimination

Tuesday, March 11 by Pat McDonald

The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent 60 letters to universities under investigation for anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment.Included in those 60 schools were both Binghamton University and Cornell University.Last spring, a Binghamton student claimed she faced anti-Semitic threats over the Middle... Read More.

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M-E student to compete at World Irish Dance Championships

Endicott man gets 10 years in prison on drugs, weapons charges

Dickinson man facing new charges involving statutory rape

Binghamton brings home first state title since 1986

Roadwork on I-86 will disrupt traffic starting April 1

Demolition at former IBM buildings halfway complete

Homeless man charged with arson, murder in fire that killed Binghamton firefighter

Burn ban begins in New York, runs through May 14

Firefighters respond to Texas Roadhouse in Vestal

Guthrie launches Maternity Oasis Mobile (MOM) Unit

Gov. Hochul pushing for smartphone restrictions in schools

US Dept. of Education sends letters to 60 colleges over anti-Semitic discrimination

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