Donation Information for Captain Porcari

The family has requested that any donations in memory of Captain Porcari be made to the: Porcari Children Memorial Fund at the First Niagara Bank, 18 Lake Street, Owego. He is survived by his wife Christina, two children, and three step children. Donations can... Read More.

Fire Damaged SUNY Oneonta Dorm Reopens Friday

A SUNY Oneonta dorm damaged by fire will be reopening Friday morning. Flames tore through one of the suites in Matteson Hall. Students have been staying at a nearby Holiday Inn and will be shuttled back to their dorm midday Friday. ... Read More.

Union-Endicott Scchool District Hold Budget Workshops

Taxpayers in the Union-Endicott School District got their first glimpse at what will be another tough year financially. U-E held the first of four budget workshops Wednesday evening. The presentation set goals for the next school year. Benefits will be the biggest... Read More.

Horseheads Receives Grant to Repair Water Well

The Village of Horseheads is getting a lot of help from the state and federal government to repair a local water well. The flood waters from Tropical Storm Lee compromised one of the village's wells, causing the health department to order a filtration... Read More.

Hundreds Honor Two Owego Firefighters in Bitter Cold

Over 200 people showed up in freezing cold temperatures last night to support two Owego firefighters, one injured, the other killed in an effort to save a home in Newark Valley Monday night. Residents, and fire departments from across Tioga and Broome counties filled the... Read More.

Captain Porcari Returned to Owego

The body of Captain Porcari returned to Owego this morning from Wilson Hospital, escorted by the Owego Fire Department to Estey Munroe and Fahey funeral home. Fire Chief Ed Franz said last night that he believes calling hours will take place on Saturday,... Read More.

Towanda Man Faces Trial for Soliciting Hit Man

A Towanda man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill three psychics will stand trial in Wyoming County Court. 32-year-old Craven Vaughn stands accused of three counts of criminal solicitation and attempted homicide. At this week's preliminary hearing, Pennsylvania State Police... Read More.

Binghamton University Planning for Future Growth

Binghamton University officials have a number of growth plans in development for the campus, including a possible pharmacy school. BU officials presented their future plans Tuesday morning following an address from President Harvey Stenger. Stenger said his priorities include positioning the university for maximum... Read More.

Housekeeper Arrested For Jewelery Theft

A woman hired as a housekeeper has been arrested for stealing from one of her customers. 21-year-old Jamee Donahue of Binghamton has been charged with stealing over $15,000 in jewelry from a home that she was hired to help clean in Endicott. 25-year-old Jessica... Read More.

Binghamton Police Cool To Resident Patrols

A proposal to hire Binghamton residents part-time to act as security officers patrolling the streets was not met warmly by Binghamton Police. Councilman Bill Berg originally proposed the idea to have uniformed residents patrol the streets, either on foot or in city vehicles, to... Read More.

Man Found Dead in Elmira Top's Parking Lot

Elmira police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was found dead in the Top's parking lot on S. Main Street. Around 9 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the scene where they found the deceased man in the passenger's seat. The vehicle had... Read More.