Former Broome Legislator Ron Heebner Dies

A former Broome County legislator has died. Ron Heebner passed away on Monday. He was 79. He was recognized just last month for his service to Johnson City and the county as a whole. He served in office for five years. He also participated... Read More.

Police Still Seek Robbery Suspect in Union

Broome County deputies continue to investigate an armed robbery at a Dunkin Donuts in the town of Union last month. Detectives are now looking for information on a light colored, possibly white, Ford F-250 with amber colored marker lights on the roof and possibly... Read More.

Broome Opioid Awareness Council Funds Mini Grants Again

The Broome Opioid Awareness Council has announced that it is releasing funds for another year of opioid overdose mini grants. $25,000 total in funding is available in 2019 for community agencies to conduct opioid overdose awareness activities. The funds will be available to non-profit... Read More.

Red Cross Helping Union Center Family

The American Red Cross is providing immediate emergency assistance for a family of four displaced by a fire on Union Center Maine Highway. Red Cross assistance typically includes funding for temporary housing, food and clothing as needed, and specially-trained Disaster Mental Health volunteers are... Read More.

Whooping Cough Reported in Tioga County

Tioga County Public Health has seen multiple cases of Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, in the past few weeks. Whooping Cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Individuals are urged to contact their health care provider if they or someone in their household have experienced any... Read More.

Akshar Slams Cuomo for Tax and Spend

Statement from Senator Fred Akshar:While the Governor is quick to blame the $2.3 billion revenue shortfall on his two favorite scapegoats, the federal government and the weather, he cannot ignore over a million New York residents who've left this state over the past nine... Read More.

Man Charged in Broome Deputy Crash

As a result of the motor vehicle accident Friday morning on Route 17 involving Broome County Sheriff’s Deputy Kristy Botsford, Vestal police have charged Daniel Butash, 34, of Endicott with the following charges: DWI Vehicular Assault in the second degree (E Felony) Assault in... Read More.

Artic Blast Closes Schools

The arctic blast continues…just like AccuWeather said. All school districts in Broome, Tioga and Bradford Counties are closed today due to the wind chill.  Bainbridge-Guilford, Montrose, Oneonta, Susquehanna Career and Tech Center, and the Susquehanna Community School District...are all on a 2 hour delay.... Read More.

Shelters Open in Binghamton

A Code Blue is in effect in Broome County. It gets activated when the temperature drops below 32°. Its goal is to get people off the streets. There are three emergency shelter facilities in Broome County available for homeless housing. The YWCA (80 Hawley... Read More.

Broome Upgrading Public Safety Radio System

Some good news for emergency services and the public coming out of Broome County. County Executive Jason Garnar and Legislature Chairman Daniel Reynolds will join the Director of Broome County Emergency Services Michael Ponticiello and local first responders to announce the county’s plans to... Read More.