Broome County Archives - Page 8 of 346

Windsor schools closed Friday due to lack of bus drivers

Friday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

The Windsor Central School District is closed today due to a lack of bus drivers.According to the school district’s website, eight drivers are scheduled to be out today and the district is not able to operate with that many missing work.The district is in... Read More.

Trace Adkins to headline Spiedie Fest this summer

Wednesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

Spiedie Fest organizers announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally, which is set for August 1-3, at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton.The entertainment lineup is headlined by country music legend Trace Adkins, who is bringing his “What Color Is Your... Read More.

Binghamton PD arrest man in connection with stabbing death

Wednesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Police Department has announced an arrest following a stabbing death on Washington Street on Tuesday.According to police, Michael W. Brutvan has been charged with murder in the second degree.Officers responded to the Salvation Army on Washington Street for a report of a... Read More.

Binghamton man pleads guilty to murder

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree in Broome County Court on Monday.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Terrell L. Heyward could be sentenced to life in state prison in connection with the shooting death of Sarah Hauer.Binghamton... Read More.

Binghamton University to hold graduation ceremonies this week

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

More than 4,700 students will graduate from Binghamton University this weekend.There will be nine commencement ceremonies, with each expected to last up to two hours, starting on Thursday and wrapping up on Saturday.Guests should plan on arriving one hour before each ceremony. Doors will... Read More.

Union man facing drug, weapons charges

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

A Town of Union man is facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges after a search warrant was executed by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force.The SIU executed a warrant on an apartment on Donald Street in Union on May 9.According to... Read More.

Binghamton Black Bears win second straight FPHL title

Monday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Black Bears captured their second straight Federal Prospects Hockey League championship on Friday.The Black Bears took down the Carolina Thunderbirds by a 5-2 score at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena to sweep the Commissioner’s Cup Finals.This is also the second straight year... Read More.

Car crashes into Buffet Star in Vestal

Monday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

A car crashed into the recently reopened Buffet Star in Vestal on Friday.Several people were treated for injuries following the accident.The Vestal Fire department, police department and emergency squad responded to the scene.The incident is under investigation.

Man accused of killing two people in Binghamton arraigned on murder charges

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

The man accused of killing two men in Binghamton back in February has been arraigned in Broome County Court on two counts of murder in the second degree.50-year-old Scott Mitchell is charged in the deaths of Daniel McCloe and Marshall VanOven, who were reported... Read More.

New York Gov. Hochul announces statewide, bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in schools

Wednesday, May 7 by Pat McDonald

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that New York is becoming the largest state in the nation to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools.The policy is part of the agreement on the FY 2026 State Budget. Following this agreement and enactment... Read More.

Fire damages former Greek Key restaurant in Endicott

Tuesday, May 6 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to a fire at the former Greek Key restaurant in Endicott early Monday morning.According to the Endicott Fire Department, the blaze broke out around midnight at the building at 113 South Nanticoke Avenue.The building sustained significant damage from the fire. No injuries... Read More.

One person injured in crash on I-81

Monday, May 5 by Pat McDonald

One person was injured in a car accident on Interstate 81 in Chenango on Saturday morning.According to WBNG-TV, firefighters from Chenango and Binghamton had to use the jaws of life to remove the driver from the vehicle. The driver was stuck between the door... Read More.