Black Bear Spotted in Endicott

Endicott Police were called to multiple reports of a black bear roaming the streets on Saturday. The bear was first spotted near Dunkin Donuts on Main Street before traveling to the parking lot of Gault Toyota. It eventually made its way from the Town... Read More.

Former Fire Treasurer Admits to Stealing Thousands

The former treasurer of the Glen Aubrey Fire Company admitted on Thursday to stealing thousands from the department. 58-year-old Terry Gow pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny in Broome County Court. She admitted to taking about $58,000 between December of 2008 and December of... Read More.

Chenango Man Allegedly Stole from Parents

A Chenango man was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing items from his parents' home and pawning them. 34-year-old Matthew Aton was arrested by Broome County Sheriff's deputies after his mother reported that he had stolen her property. He admitted to stealing a tablet and a... Read More.

Broome County Sees Tax Shortfall

Broome County has experienced a $2.5 million sales tax shortfall, and county leaders are citing limits on unemployment benefits and delayed gas drilling as possible reasons for the issue. Officials have announced new measures as they look to keep the county budget on track,... Read More.

New Name Bidding for Family Court Judge Seat

A lawyer out of Broome County has announced his candidacy for the open family court judge seat. Republican Stephen Cornwell practices family law for the Supreme Court, with ten years of experience in family court, criminal, and Supreme Court. He will be among the... Read More.

Owego Fire Department Issues Continue

The Village of Owego Fire Department held its annual election for Chief officers last night.  Four new candidates ran for the department's top positions.  Dan Gavin will be the department's Chief.  Jim Morris was selected as 1st Assistant Chief.  Charlie Olmstead was elected for... Read More.

Seton CC Put on Lockdown Wednesday

Seton Catholic Central had to be put on lockdown for about two hours on Wednesday after a phone threat was made to the school. No specifics were released, but the threat reportedly targeted the student body. Officials say the threat was likely a prank... Read More.

Broome County Nurse Facing Multiple Charges

A nurse in Broome County has been arrested for endangering a nursing home resident and falsifying records. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that 34-year-old Tanya Johnson of Greene failed to follow nursing home policy at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell after... Read More.

Hernandez Sentenced for Stabbing

The man accused of stabbing another outside the Broome County Public Library back in January was sentenced on Wednesday. 51-year-old Wilfredo Hernandez was sentenced to three and a half years in state prison along with five years of post-release probation. Hernandez stabbed 30-year-old Kendu... Read More.