Broome County Archives - Page 4 of 346

NY State Prisons to offer free phone calls starting Aug. 1

Wednesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

New York State will soon make all phone calls free in its state prisons.Currently, inmates are allowed three free, 15-minute calls each week. After that, the calls cost about 2.4 cents per minute.Starting on Aug. 1, the state corrections department will be lifting that... Read More.

Two Endicott police officers injured during disturbance

Tuesday, July 22 by Pat McDonald

Two police officers were injured during a large fight in Endicott on Monday afternoon.According to police, the incident occurred on the 300 block of Jackson Avenue at around 2:12 p.m. on Monday.Officers saw multiple people fighting over stolen property. Endicott Police called for backup... Read More.

Johnson City PD makes arrest following viral video

Tuesday, July 22 by Pat McDonald

The Johnson City Police Department has filed charges in connection with the incident that landed the Binghamton Police Chief on administrative leave.According to police, 44-year-old Susan Rice has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor, as well as... Read More.

Broome County Fair starts today, runs through Sunday

Tuesday, July 22 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Fair will kick off today and run through Sunday.The fair will feature great food, rides, games and plenty of grandstand shows, including tractor pulls, demolition derby and a rodeo.Look for a complete schedule of events and ticket information at broomecountyfairny.com.The Broome... Read More.

Binghamton Police Chief on leave after incident involving girlfriend

Monday, July 21 by Pat McDonald

Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski has been placed on administrative leave following an incident involving his girlfriend in Johnson City on Friday.A viral video shows Zikuski's girlfriend arguing with a homeowner's 16-year-old son and his 18-year-old friend. She is seen marching onto her neighbor's... Read More.

Local Little League teams heading to states

Monday, July 21 by Pat McDonald

Four local Little League All-Star teams will be competing in upcoming state tournaments.The Union Endicott 10-to-12 year old All-State baseball team earned a 7-5 win over Big Flats last week to earn their spot in the state tournament. The team will travel to Staten... Read More.

Endwell dermatologist office closed after roof collapse

Thursday, July 17 by Pat McDonald

An Endwell dermatologist's office has been closed after the roof to the building's entrance collapsed this week.The Schweiger Dermatology building on Hooper Road has been deemed unfit for human occupancy by the Town of Union after the collapse.It is unclear what caused the damage... Read More.

Broome County SIU makes several drug, weapons arrests

Wednesday, July 16 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force has made several arrests in connection with two recent investigations.The task force executed a search warrant on Rutherford Street in Binghamton on July 8th, and found a loaded handgun, more than 15 grams of fentanyl, 11... Read More.

Unadilla man accused of rape extradited back to New York

Tuesday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

A Unadilla man has been extradited back to New York from Texas after being charged with first degree rape.According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Chad Walters allegedly forcibly raped an incapacitated female at her home in Sidney last July.A warrant for Walters'... Read More.

Binghamton University receives $1 million in state funding for Integrated Electronics Engineering Center

Tuesday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

Binghamton University's Integrated Electronics Engineering Center has once again been approved for $1 million dollars in state funding.The university will receive the funding after being renewed as a center for advanced technology by New York State.According to WBNG-TV, the center has been in operation... Read More.

U-E girls golf squad receives donation from Dick’s Sporting Goods foundation

Monday, July 14 by Pat McDonald

The Dicks Sporting Goods' Sports Matter Foundation made a donation to a local high school golf team during the Dicks Open concert on Friday night.The Union-Endicott High School girls golf team was invited on stage to receive a $20,000 check from the foundation.Union-Endicott started... Read More.

One person killed, off-duty NY State Trooper injured in crash

Monday, July 14 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed and a New York state trooper was injured in a head-on crash in Delaware County on Friday.According to the state police, an investigation revealed a pick-up truck was traveling southbound on State Highway 28 in Delhi at around 4 p.m.... Read More.