Broome County Archives - Page 31 of 346

Broome County Sheriff’s No. 1 Most Wanted fugitive caught in Philadelphia

Wednesday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Sheriff’s #1 Most Wanted fugitive was caught this week following a traffic stop in Philadelphia and arrested on a felony weapons charge after evading police for 10 months.Jeremy Lewis, 27, of Endicott, was wanted for possession of a handgun that was... Read More.

Free food giveaway set for Wednesday in Binghamton

Tuesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

Broome County residents in need can head over to St. Michael’s Recreation Center in Binghamton on Wednesday for a free food giveaway.Those interested should bring boxes, bags and personal carts to carry the items home, and be prepared to wait in line.The free food... Read More.

Members of U-E community ask school board to reinstate boys basketball coach

Thursday, August 15 by Pat McDonald

Members of the Union-Endicott community came out to support boys basketball head coach Jordan Buck, who was recently notified that he would be removed from the position.According to WBNG-TV, family members, friends, staff and fans of U-E boys basketball showed up at a school... Read More.

Flood watch in effect in Twin Tiers

Friday, August 9 by Pat McDonald

A flood watch is in effect from Friday morning through early Saturday morning throughout the Twin Tiers due to Tropical Storm Debby.The flood watch will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday and run through 2 a.m. on Saturday in Bradford County in Pennsylvania and... Read More.

Fundraisers set for this weekend for injured Chenango Valley student

Friday, August 9 by Pat McDonald

There are a pair of fundraisers set for this weekend to benefit Chenango Valley High School student AJ Presto, who suffered a severe spinal injury in a swimming accident in June.There will be a #PrestoStrong Benefit at the Chenango Valley State Park Golf... Read More.

Food Bank of the Southern Tier to receive $400,000 grant

Tuesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will receive a large grant from New York State to purchase new equipment.State Senator Lea Webb has announced that the local organization would get $400,000 from the New York State Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability and Technology Program.The... Read More.

Alyssa Crosby bringing The Voice to Binghamton this weekend

Tuesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

A local singer who competed on The Voice last season will be bringing some of her friends from the show to Binghamton this weekend.Alyssa Crosby will host the first-ever Live From Binghamton: A Block Party on Washington and Court Streets in Binghamton on Saturday.The... Read More.

Driver killed in crash near Whitney Point

Monday, August 5 by Pat McDonald

A driver was killed after their car went off the road near Whitney Point last week.According to the New York State Police, the crash occurred at around 4:19 p.m. on Friday when a vehicle traveling north on 81 near the Exit 8 on-ramp went... Read More.

Former Congressman Brindisi nominated for federal judge

Thursday, August 1 by Pat McDonald

Former Congressman Anthony Brindisi has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the US District Court Judge in the Northern District of New York.Brindisi would replace Judge David Hurd, who will take senior status once Brindisi is confirmed.Brindisi served in the New... Read More.

40th annual Spiedie Fest set for this weekend

Wednesday, July 31 by Pat McDonald

The 40th annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally will kick off on Friday and run through Sunday at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton.The annual event will feature carnival rides and games, food vendors, a spiedie cooking contest, hot air balloons and live music all weekend... Read More.

Two people facing drug, weapons charges after Vestal traffic stop

Tuesday, July 30 by Pat McDonald

Two people were arrested on drug and weapons charge following a traffic stop in Vestal on July 26th.According to Vestal Police, the traffic stop occurred in the area of Vestal and Sycamore Roads just before 2 a.m. last Friday.Police recovered 75 Adderal pills, 114... Read More.

Binghamton man killed in accident in Hershey

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man was killed in a car accident in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Friday.According to the Derry Township Police Department, 54-year-old Randy Ticknor was killed at around 12:45 a.m. on Friday when he was walking near Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road and was hit... Read More.