Broome County Archives - Page 319 of 346

NASA Astronaut Returns Home

Thursday, May 19 by WEBO

Local astronaut Doug Wheelock is back in the Southern Tier, at least for the next few days. The Windsor native has spent a total of 178 days in space. He returns to his roots to deliver the keynote address at the American Red Cross' second... Read More.

Fight Against Logging

Thursday, May 19 by WEBO

The Committee to Save Broome County Parks is fighting back, against what's become a controversial plan, organizing their own public hearing to save local timber. The hearing stems from a plan enacted by the County Legislature in March. Broome County began timber management services on county... Read More.

14-Year-Old Works To Remember Friend

Thursday, May 19 by WEBO

A local 14-year-old received a standing ovation from Binghamton City Council for her efforts to keep the memory of her best friend alive. Nearly five years ago, Katie Laskaris lost her best friend Kristie Ray in a house fire. The two met as students in... Read More.

Binghamton And Johnson City Awarded For Joint Police Operation

Thursday, May 19 by WEBO

The City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City have snagged a second place statewide award commending the shared police services of the two municipalities. The New York Conference of Mayors handed out the prize for their Public Administration and Management category. Binghamton and Johnson... Read More.

Johnson City Man Arrested on Burglary, Attempted Rape Charges

Thursday, May 19 by WEBO Radio

On Wednesday, the Endicott Police arrested Daniel White, 27, of Johnson City on felony charges of Burglary, Attempted Rape, and Sexual Abuse. The Endicott Police responded to a residence on Monroe St. at 0420 a.m. for a report of a burglary that just occurred. The victim... Read More.

LeRoy Kemp and Karen Hand Honored at EMS Ceremony in Albany

Wednesday, May 18 by WEBO Radio

Three emergency medical services professionals who died in the line of duty were honored in a Wednesday ceremony at the New York State's EMS Memorial in Albany. Honored from this area were LeRoy Kemp of Barton and Karen Hand, who headed the Broome County Volunteer... Read More.

Johnson City Man Arrested And Charged With Rape

Wednesday, May 18 by WEBO

Endicott police have arrested a man who allegedly broke into a home where his ex-girlfriend was staying and tried to rape her. Detectives say 27 year old Daniel White climbed through an unlocked window of a home on Monroe Street early this morning. They... Read More.

Man Arrested in Johnson City for Parole Violation

Wednesday, May 18 by WEBO Radio

On Monday, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Police arrested Akanni Amberslie, 27, in Johnson City. Amberslie was wanted as a parole absconder for the past four years. He had no permanent address. Amberslie was taken to the Broome County Jail.

Binghamton Pair Arrested a Second Time on Drug and Weapons Charges

Wednesday, May 18 by WEBO Radio

On Monday, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit and Binghamton Police Officers arrested Thomas Morton, 34, and Valerie Thompson, 35, both of Binghamton. A Search Warrant revealed a quantity of marihuana, a digital scale, packaging material and a loaded .357 revolver that had a... Read More.

Barbara Fiala Confirmed as DMV Head

Wednesday, May 18 by WEBO Radio

After a unanimous vote in the State Senate, Former Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala officially took the next step in her career, becoming the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous, who represents parts of Broome and Tioga counties,... Read More.

High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest in the Town of Dickinson

Tuesday, May 17 by WEBO

It took a high speed chase, a foot chase, and a dog to catch a man who went on the run after a traffic stop early Monday morning. Danny Williams is accused of going through a stop sign on Market Ave in the Town... Read More.

Fugitive Jumps Into Susquehanna River

Tuesday, May 17 by WEBO

A woman with an arrest warrant from Pennsylvania tried to escape capture by jumping into the Susquehanna River in Binghamton. The Binghamton Police Department says 29 year old Beverly Angela Carvin was eventually arrested Tuesday. Carvin ran from police and jumped from the west... Read More.