Life Sentence in Fatal Johnson City Arson

The man convicted in July of setting fire to a Johnson City home in 2015; that killed four-year-old Joshua Maxwell and three-year-old Michael Maxwell, has been sentenced to life in prison. Dwight Burton appeared in the Broome County Court on Wednesday. Their mother,... Read More.

Broome County Exec Presents Budget Proposal

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar will present his budget proposal to residents on Tuesday evening. Members of Garnar's staff will outline his proposals to the Town of Kirkwood Board at its 6 pm meeting. Garnar will also present his budget to the Town... Read More.

Binghamton Man Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter

A Binghamton man was sentenced Monday to three to nine years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in the death of motorcyclist William Nash. 38-year-old Shaun Pauling-Payne turned in front of Nash in June 2016 on Susquehanna Street. Pauling-Payne had a blood alcohol content of... Read More.

Endicott Man Convicted of Abusing Children

50-year-old Michael Gumaer of Endicott has been convicted of eight counts related to sexually abusing children at his home. Earlier this year, Gumaer was sentenced to twenty-five years in a case involving an attack on a twelve year old girl. He is scheduled to... Read More.

Sentence Handed Down in Death Of BU Student

26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui has been sentenced in the death of Binghamton University student Stefani Lineva last December. Lineva was found dead on the median of Route 434 near Pennsylvania Avenue. The man pled guilty to leaving the scene of the accident. He has been... Read More.

JC Man Charged with Felony Assault

Johnson City Police have arrested 27-year-old Loren Loftus of Johnson City. Loftus is accused of striking another person in the head with a metal pipe outside a residence on Floral Avenue. He is charged with felony Assault and felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon.The... Read More.

Johnson City Man Arrested Following Menacing Complaint

39-year-old Robert Ellsworth of Johnson City was arrested on Monday following a call that he had threatened two people sitting in a car parked on a street near his residence. Ellsworth was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon and misdemeanor Menacing. Ellsworth... Read More.

BC United Way Executive Director Resigns

The United Way of Broome County has announced that executive director Robin Alpaugh has resigned effective immediately. Lori-Anne Welch, the Director of Resource Development at the United Way, has been named the interim Director, while a search for a replacement is initiated. No specific... Read More.

Multiple Arrests Made in ‘Operation Hailstorm’

Three separate search warrants were served in Waverly Wednesday.The warrants were issued by the Tioga County Court as part of Operation Hailstorm. 3 ½ pounds of crystal meth, 2 ounces of cocaine, approximately $50,000, digital scales, packaging materials, metal knuckles, a metal... Read More.