Accident shuts down Court Street Bridge in Owego

A two-car accident shut down the Court Street Bridge in Owego on Wednesday evening. The crash took place at around 5:15 p.m. The bridge was reopened by approximately 6:30 p.m. The Owego Police Department and New York State Police responded to the scene. No further information has... Read More.

Tioga Downs awards $2 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

More than one hundred twenty Southern Tier organizations advancing community development were recognized at the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 2 NICHOLS, NY – In a luncheon attended by representatives from nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern... Read More.

HomePLUS opening large showroom in Oakdale Commons

A new business will be moving into the Oakdale Commons in the near future. Binghamton-based furniture store HomePLUS is getting ready to open a large showroom at the Johnson City shopping complex. HomePLUS will be taking over nine spaces, covering over 27,000 square feet, near the... Read More.

Sen. Schumer speaks out after bomb threats to NY offices

Sen. Chuck Schumer is speaking out after several of his New York offices, including the one in Binghamton, received bomb threats on Monday. Schumer said that his offices in Binghamton, Rochester and Long Island received bomb threats via email with the subject line MAGA. According to... Read More.

Lights on the River returns to Owego on Friday

The annual Lights on the River will take place this weekend in downtown Owego. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 and will feature local shopping, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and fireworks. There is still time to sign up for... Read More.

Village of Spencer approves curfew for kids under 16

The Village of Spencer has approved a new local law creating a night-time curfew for anyone 15 years old or younger. The law aims to reduce night-time crime, vandalism and property damage, while providing parents with clearer guidelines on when minors must be off the... Read More.

Binghamton house destroyed by fire

A house was destroyed by a fire in Binghamton on Friday morning. According to the Binghamton Fire Department, the fire was reported just after 6 am on Williams Place. A neighbor walking his dog noticed the fire and alerted the residents inside. Everyone was able to... Read More.

Former Cornell student convicted on rape, burglary charges

A former Cornell University student was found guilty of rape in Tompkins County Court. Following a jury trial, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted of rape and burglary. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office, Enkhbayar broke into a dorm room and raped a woman. He... Read More.