Demolition Begins for Flood-Damaged Binghamton Homes

The demolition of 18 homes in the City of Binghamton began on Monday as part of a FEMA buyout program. Homes along Baltimore Avenue, Conklin Avenue, and Riverside Drive saw the demolition process begin. The houses being brought down were damaged by flooding in... Read More.

Fire in Binghamton Caused by Faulty Wiring

Electrical wiring is said to be the cause of a fire in Binghamton on Sunday. The call for the fire at 623 Park Avenue came in just before 1 o'clock in the afternoon Sunday, and departments from Binghamton, Conklin, Five Mile Point, Vestal, and... Read More.

Missing Fort Drum Soldier Arrested in Johnson City

A Fort Drum solider reported missing was arrested over the weekend after he was found stealing from cars in the Johnson City area. New York State Police began asking for the public's help in locating 22-year-old Gilbert Lee on Friday, saying he had been... Read More.

Four Charged Following Traffic Stop in Broome County

A traffic stop in Broome County resulted in four arrests. Members of the county's patrol division were conducting an investigation at an area motel when they spotted a car speeding in the parking lot, leading to them in a chase to Front Street, where... Read More.

NY Preparedness Training Coming to Tioga County

After Broome and Tompkins counties have hosted citizen preparedness training programs, the latest program will be coming to Tioga County.The training program will be held on Saturday, May 10th, starting at 11:00 AM at the auditorium at the Owego-Apalachin Middle School on Sheldon Guile... Read More.

Traci’s Hope to Host 5K in Vestal

Traci's Hope will be hosting a 5K at the Vestal Elks Lodge this weekend. Traci's Hope is a not-for-profit organization that looks to raise funds to help people diagnosed with breast cancer pay for everyday items. The organization's namesake, Traci Gibson, passed away from... Read More.

Broome County Executive Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

Broome County Executive Debbie Preston announced on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Preston says she will remain in office while receiving treatment.  The diagnosis comes following two months of tests. After being set for a minor foot surgery, pre-surgery testing... Read More.

U-E Middle School Experiences Small Fire

Students at the Jennie F. Snapp Middle School in the Union-Endicott district had to be temporarily relocated this morning after a small electrical fire started in a classroom. The fire was able to be extinguished after just minutes with no damage to the room... Read More.

Former Parks & Rec. Director Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

The man who once served as director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Binghamton has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. 72-year-old John Whalen admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from Binghamton between early 2007 and late 2012. He had served... Read More.

Vestal Schools Under Fire Following Audit

The Vestal Central School District has come under fire after the latest audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office. According to the comptroller, the Vestal district has been overtaxing and misleading its residents for the past five years. The report says that the... Read More.