Nineveh Woman Charged in Death of Daughter

A 30-year-old woman from Nineveh has been indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury in the death of her 10-year-old daughter last February. Serina Madden was arrested on Monday at a residence in Endicott. She was charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, and two... Read More.

Carousel Days Set for July 21st

Carousel Days will return to Johnson City Saturday, July 21st at CFJ Park. The event is free to attend, and includes a variety of entertainers, musicians, food and craft vendors, and representatives from multiple community organizations and agencies. The Johnson City Police Department will... Read More.

Man Found Guilty Verdict on Weapons Charge

A Broome County Jury returned a guilty verdict Thursday against a Tioga County man on a charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. 35-year old Theodore R. Cooper of Nichols faces up to fifteen years in prison.  Cooper was arrested by Endicott Police on... Read More.

Former Mayor Ryan to Run for BC Sheriff

Former Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan has officially filed to run for Broome County Sheriff under the Working Families Party.  Ryan served as Binghamton Mayor from 2006-2013 and a public defender for 15 years.  He entered the race against incumbent Sheriff David Harder, who is seeking his 6th... Read More.

Teen Injured in Elmira Shooting

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Albert Street in Elmira around 1:30 in the morning. 19-year-old Tyir Dorsey was found to have suffered a superficial gunshot wound to the head. According to the victim, the incident happened in Southport, near... Read More.

Speeding Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges

State Police arrested 22-year-old Christopher O’Brien of Queens Monday afternoon following a Route 81 traffic stop for speeding in Chenango. O’Brien was found to have in his possession ketamine, acid, cocaine, MDMA, THC oil, and marijuana. O’Brien was charged with three counts of felony... Read More.

Halsey Valley Road Project Has Begun

Work has started on the $2 million Halsey Valley Road Elevation Project in Tioga. The project will raise a quarter-mile stretch of Halsey Valley Road two feet above the height of the floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Lee.  Construction between 17C and Allyn Road began... Read More.

DOT Region 9 Director to Retire

New York State DOT Region 9 Director, Jack Williams, will be retiring July 26th. Williams has been the regional director since 2000, when he was named acting director. The position was made permanent in 2002. He has been with the DOT for 35 years.

Arrest Made in Town of Richford Shooting

The Ithaca teen, wanted in connection with a shooting in Richford has turned himself in. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt surrendered to Tioga County Sheriff’s investigators Monday. He was charged and arraigned on felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of felony Criminal Possession... Read More.