Broome County Listed As 'Fiscally Stressed'

Broome County has been listed among two dozen municipal governments that are fiscally stressed. Tuesday, state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said eight counties, three cities, and 13 towns made the list of the most fiscally troubled communities in New York. Broome County has been designated... Read More.

Binghamton Police Investigating Homicide

Binghamton Police are investigating a homicide that took place this weekend. Police responded to 11 Stone Street just before noon on Saturday, where they found 44-year-old Bretnie Owens dead inside his apartment. An autopsy has been conducted and the matter is being investigated as... Read More.

Endicott Man Injured In Motorcycle-Auto Accident

A 60-year old Endicott man was sent to the hospital after his motorcycle was hit head-on. Ryck Slicklen was riding his motorcycle Friday when he was struck at the intersection of Watson Boulevard and Harding Avenue in Endwell. 88-year-old Joseph Marhefka of Endwell failed... Read More.

Strawberry Festival: A Great Success

Owego's 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival was a great success. Festival goers, local businesses, and vendors were all pleased with the events outcome. There were many special events and highlights including fireworks Friday night, and the traditional Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday. The crowds on North... Read More.

Arrest Made In Hess & Family Dollar Robberies

Just hours after he allegedly robbed a gas station, police caught the suspect stealing from another store. Police said 39-year-old Steven VanWinkle, robbed the Hess gas station on Glenwood Avenue at knifepoint early Saturday morning. He got away with cash and cigarettes. ... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival Begins Tonight

Owego's Strawberry Festival begins tonight in the village of Owego.  This is the 33rd annual Strawberry Festival.  Tonight's events include musical performances throughout the downtown area, a wine tasting at the Gateway Community deck, the Strawberry Festival Beauty Pageant in the Courthouse Square at... Read More.

Binghamton Holiday Inn Evacuated By Bomb Threat

Guests and staff at the Holiday Inn of Binghamton evacuated for an hour after a bomb threat.  Approximately 100 people stood outside the Holiday Inn on Hawley Street as Binghamton police investigated.  Seven Binghamton police cars arrived on scene, including a K-9 unit.  Police... Read More.

Binghamton Man Faces Gun & Drug Charges

A two-month drug investigation leads to a Binghamton man facing charges. 27-year-old Charles Robinson was arrested on Wednesday by members of the New York State Police, along with the Vestal and Endicott Police Departments. Police were able to obtain a warrant to search Robinson's... Read More.

Route 17 MVA Slows Traffic

A motor vehicle accident slowed traffic on Route 17, near Exit 65 in Owego yesterday. One-mile east of Exit 65 heading towards Apalachin, near DeGroat Road, a crash resulted in one car flipped upside down in the median, and a pickup truck spun around... Read More.