Stricter Penalties for Animal Abuse

Governor Andrew Cuomo just passed legislation to further protect animals from being mistreated or stolen. The new law raises the fines for harming or stealing a pet from $200 to $1,000. The fines for such acts in New York State had not been raised... Read More.

Public Presentation on Heroin Use

Over 100 community members met in Owego yesterday for an informational presentation on the heroin use epidemic in the Southern Tier. Presenters said that heroin is used by all sorts of people, and is not categorized by any one stereotype. The reason is that... Read More.

Police Arrest Woman after Routine Traffic Stop

Police arrested an Addison woman after she was found to be driving while impaired and in criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and a controlled substance. 45-year-old Kelly A. Leary was pulled over by police after they say she moved from her lane unsafely... Read More.

Johnson City Man Harms Girlfriend

A Johnson City man was charged with criminal contempt in the first degree and harassment in the second degree, after a domestic dispute. According to authorities, 32-year-old Darryl B. Lynch of Johnson City allegedly grabbed his live-in girlfriend by the hair, pulled her around,... Read More.

Vestal Woman Hits Pedestrian

After backing into a pedestrian, a Vestal woman was arrested for DWI. 62-year-old Vickie L. Angelo was backing up in a Johnson City parking lot when she hit the pedestrian. The name of the pedestrian has not been released, but police reports say that... Read More.

BU Discusses Safety for Off-Campus Students

The new assistant Dean of Off Campus Programs and Services at Binghamton University, Milton Chester is seeking ways to improve the safety of students who live off campus. Chester attended a Binghamton City Council Meeting on Monday to discuss the ways in which he... Read More.

Eight Binghamton Properties to be Demolished

Eight properties in the City of Binghamton have been scheduled for demolition after the city received a federal grant through the Community Development Block Grant program. The program provides funding for neighborhood revitalization projects throughout the United States, and recently chose Binghamton as a... Read More.

Spiedie-Eating Competition Coming to Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs in Nichols is set to hold the first-ever World Chicken Spiedie-Eating Competition. Next weekend Tioga Downs will host the 10-minute, all-you-can-eat contest with competitive eaters, including World Champion Joey Chestnut. The competition will be sanctioned by Major League Eating with many of... Read More.

Brides by the River Returns to Owego

The Pumpelly House Estate is a scenic bed and breakfast on Front Street in Owego, but for one day later this month, wedding services in the area will be taking center stage. Brides by the River is a bridal showcase at the Pumpelly House... Read More.

Fatal Fire Caused by Smoking

Officials have determined that a fire in downtown Binghamton on Wednesday that killed one man was caused by smoking. A 68-year-old man was severely burned and later died from his injuries following the fire at the North Shore Towers complex. The fire began in... Read More.

Grease Fire at Binghamton Home

A grease fire broke out in the kitchen of a home in Binghamton last night. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the home at 659 Hawleyton Road. No one was injured in the blaze but the fire has left the family without a... Read More.

Arrest Made in Stabbing Case

An Endicott man is facing allegations that he stabbed a teenager with a knife following an argument. 25-year-old Colin Chin was arrested after police responded to his residence for a report of a stabbing in progress. Once on the scene, police found a 17-year-old... Read More.