Broome County Archives - Page 35 of 346

Deposit man charged in connection with toddler’s death

Tuesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

A Deposit, New York man has been charged with assault and manslaughter in connection with the death of a toddler.According to the New York State Police, 26-year-old James Christ, Jr. of Deposit recklessly caused the death of the child.Troopers were dispatched to an address... Read More.

Search warrant leads to drug charges against Endicott man

Monday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at an apartment on Central Street in the Village of Endicott on Wednesday, May 8.The target of the search warrant was 55-year-old Gregg T. Stroud, of Endicott, NY, who was present during... Read More.

Spiedie Fest announces music lineup

Monday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

Country music star Chris Young will be the headliner at the 2024 Spiedie Fest, set for August 2nd through August 4th in Binghamton.Young will bring his Young Love and Saturday Nights tour to the Spiedie Fest on Saturday, August 3rd.Niko Moon will perform on... Read More.

Strawberry Festival Rock and Run 5K set for June 13

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Strawberry Festival Rock and Run 5K run/walk is set for Thursday, June 13.The 5K serves as a kickoff for the 42nd annual Strawberry Festival ,which will be held on June 14 and 15 in downtown Owego.The kickoff event will begin with music at... Read More.

Homeless man arrested for assaulting victim in Walmart, police officer

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

A homeless man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted someone inside Walmart and then attacked a police officer on Sunday in Johnson City.According to police, 33-year-old Angel Vasquez has been charged with assaulting a police officer in the second degree, a felony, as... Read More.

Binghamton man gets 7 years for hitting victim with bat

Tuesday, May 7 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man was sentenced to seven years in a New York State Prison after he hit a female victim with a metal baseball bat.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Josie Valdes-Pica was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision for... Read More.

Former Johnson City principal pleads guilty to luring a child

Wednesday, May 1 by Pat McDonald

Former Johnson City Middle School Principal Daniel Erickson pleaded guilty to luring a child in Broome County Court on Monday.The former principal engaged in sexually charged conversations with a 16-year-old girl on Snapchat between June 28 and July 7 of 2023.Erickson was arrested when... Read More.

Johnson City receives $600K grant for police, fire and public works

Tuesday, April 30 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Johnson City recently received a $600,000 grant to help the village’s police, fire and public works departments.The Police Department received: two vehicles (one undercover and one marked), building upgrades and station repairs, surveillance cameras, computers, and other equipment.The Fire Department received:... Read More.

Guthrie to participate in Department of Defense trauma management study

Monday, April 29 by Pat McDonald

Sayre, Pa. – Despite its reputation as a lethal substance contributing to the current opioid crisis, fentanyl plays a crucial role in the medical field, managing acute pain effectively for severely injured trauma patients.The Guthrie Clinic announced on Monday that it is one of... Read More.

Broome County Humane Society holding rummage sale this weekend

Monday, April 29 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Humane Society is holding its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday May 4.The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 80, located at 76 Main Street in Binghamton.Donations for the rummage sale can be... Read More.

Southern Tier Heart Walk set for Sunday at BU

Tuesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Southern Tier Heart Walk will be held on Sunday at Binghamton University.Registration begins at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 9:15 and the walk to begin at 9:30 at the BU East Gym Track, located at 4400 Vestal Parkway East in Vestal.Every... Read More.

Johnson City Police arrest man at high school track meet

Tuesday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

On Saturday April 20, at about 2:40 p.m., the Johnson City Police were called to the Johnson City High School sports complex for a report of a suspicious male.The suspicious male was later identified as Colin Williams, a parent from another school district. Responding... Read More.