Binghamton Mayor Drops Drilling Moratorium Appeal

Just days after taking over as mayor of Binghamton, Rich David has dropped the city's appeal of a court decision striking down the moratorium on oil and gas drilling in Binghamton. The move ends the outgoing Democratic administration's efforts to block hydraulic fracturing. The... Read More.

Wegmans Liquor Store Battle Continues

A legal battle over the opening of a liquor store next to the Wegmans grocery store in Johnson City continued with arguments before a State Supreme Court judge Wednesday. The owner of Oakdale Wine & Liquor in Johnson City filed a legal petition at... Read More.

Binghamton Airport Receives Upgrade Funds

The Greater Binghamton Airport is set to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades. Broome County officials announced that the airport will be getting improvements totaling $750,000. The money will go toward new carpeting, new bathrooms, new seats with outlets, and new trash... Read More.

Binghamton Home Destroyed By Fire

Firefighters in Binghamton responded to a house fire early this morning. Just before six o'clock this morning, the call came for a fire at an apartment home at 34 Pearne Street in the city. When firefighters first arrived on the scene, there were heavy... Read More.

Owego To Pick Up Christmas Trees

The Village of Owego's Department of Public Works will be picking up Christmas Trees on Fridays starting today through January 31st. There will be no Christmas Tree pick-up after the 31st. Please call 687-1101 if you put a tree out to ensure pick-up.

Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin To Receive Air Force Contract

A federal budget agreement announced on Monday night includes money for the Air Force to award a contract to the Sikorsky Aircraft/Lockheed Martin joint venture. The contract would call for the companies to build a new generation of 112 combat search-and-rescue helicopters. The agreement... Read More.

Overloaded Extension Cord Causes Town Of Maine Fire

Fire officials say that Sunday evening's fire in the Town of Maine was sparked by an overloaded extension cord. Firefighters from Maine and Union Center responded to the residence at 569 Route 38B around six o'clock on Sunday, and had the fire under control... Read More.

Binghamton Initiates Emergency Pothole Repairs

Binghamton Mayor Rich David has initiated a wave of emergency pothole repairs across the city while the weather is temporarily warm. Potholes on Riverside Drive, Conklin Avenue, and Prospect Street are the main targets. The Department of Public Works is working with the Department... Read More.

i3 Electronics Reduces Workforce By Twenty-Eight

More than two-dozen employees of i3 Electronics no longer have jobs at the Endicott company, according to President Robert Nead. On Monday, Nead announced the reduction of the company's workforce by 28 employees. i3 Electronics, formerly known as Endicott Interconnect Technologies, gained... Read More.

Missing Owego Teen Found Safe

An Owego teen that was reported missing by his family, has been located safe and sound. 18-year-old Michael Stilson left his home on January 3rd for a trip to Oneonta, but his family received a phone call on January 8th stating that Michael had... Read More.