Binghamton Native Dies in Afghanistan

A soldier with ties to the Southern Tier was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Brian David Riley Jr., 24, died Sunday in Kunar Province. Riley lived in Binghamton and attended Binghamton High School until he relocated to Florida. Riley was assigned to the 25th infantry division based... Read More.

NASA Astronaut Returns Home

Local astronaut Doug Wheelock is back in the Southern Tier, at least for the next few days. The Windsor native has spent a total of 178 days in space. He returns to his roots to deliver the keynote address at the American Red Cross' second... Read More.

Fight Against Logging

The Committee to Save Broome County Parks is fighting back, against what's become a controversial plan, organizing their own public hearing to save local timber. The hearing stems from a plan enacted by the County Legislature in March. Broome County began timber management services on county... Read More.

14-Year-Old Works To Remember Friend

A local 14-year-old received a standing ovation from Binghamton City Council for her efforts to keep the memory of her best friend alive. Nearly five years ago, Katie Laskaris lost her best friend Kristie Ray in a house fire. The two met as students in... Read More.

Fred Ford to be Strawberry Festival Parade Marshall

The Strawberry Festival Committee has announced that Fred Ford, long time Owego Resident and Director of the Mello Dears, has been chosen as the Parade Marshall for the 31st annual Strawberry Festival Parade. Fred has been the organizer of the Parade for Strawberry Festival for... Read More.

Man Arrested in Johnson City for Parole Violation

On Monday, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Police arrested Akanni Amberslie, 27, in Johnson City. Amberslie was wanted as a parole absconder for the past four years. He had no permanent address. Amberslie was taken to the Broome County Jail.