Two Owego Men Busted for Making Meth

A pair of Owego men have been accused of making methamphetamine after Tioga County sheriff's deputies found them in a parked vehicle in Newark Valley. The two were found around 1:30 Wednesday morning near the Trout Ponds in Newark Valley. That park is a... Read More.

Tioga Downs Competitor Receives Resolution

The Wilmot Casino & Resort, a direct competitor with Tioga Downs and Traditions Resort for a casino license, has officially received a resolution of approval from the town in which it plans to build if awarded the license. The Tyre Town Board unanimously approved... Read More.

Cause of Ellis Brothers Fire Officially Unknown

Investigators have determined that the cause of the fire that destroyed the Ellis Brothers Furniture store in Binghamton will remain unknown. Foul play was never suspected, but the investigation by the Binghamton Fire Marshal's Office was officially closed this week with no final cause.... Read More.

Details Released on Texas Fugitive on Route 17

A Texas fugitive was arrested by New York State Police following a traffic stop on State Route 17 in Vestal. As originally reported on Thursday, troopers arrested 32-year-old Keith Curran of Arlington, Texas on Wednesday after he was found to have an active warrant... Read More.

Health Department Warns of Rabid Fox

The Broome County Health Department is warning residents to be alert after a fox that may have bitten multiple people last weekend tested positive for rabies. Five people are being treated after two separate incidents involving contact with a fox. There is no way... Read More.

Grand Larceny Charges for Nichols Man

A Nichols man is facing grand larceny charges after his involvement in what is being described as a work scam. 31-year-old Theodore Cooper is accused of taking thousands of dollars for a paving job without ever completing the work. According to Broome County sheriff's deputies,... Read More.

Endicott Man Impersonates Veteran

An Endicott man was arrested on Wednesday after he gave a false name to investigating deputies after he was observed panhandling on East Main Street in the Town of Union. Deputies spotted 33-year-old Clinton Taylor dressed in military camouflage holding a sign begging for... Read More.

Plans in Place for Broome County Jail Expansion

Broome County has a timetable in place for the much-anticipated expansion of the county's jail. Construction is scheduled to begin in February of 2016, assuming drawings of the plans are approved by the New York State Commission of Corrections. According to county officials, overcrowding... Read More.

Resolution Fails to Keep Mental Health Clinic Open

A resolution to keep the Broome County Mental Health Clinic open for another two years was defeated. The Broome County Legislature's Health and Human Services committee did not pass the resolution, which was introduced by democrats in the legislature. Had the resolution passed, it... Read More.