NYS Park Attendance up from Last Year

New York State Officials are saying that state park attendance increased from last year. About 38.6 Million people visited New York State parks during the summer months this year. This is up 10% from 2014. This past labor day weekend alone, the park system... Read More.

Owego 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Owego Fire Department will host a remembrance ceremony tomorrow morning to mark the 14th anniversary of 9/11.The service will begin at 8:46 a.m. at the Fireman's Statue and Fountain on the north lawn of the Tioga County Courthouse. Owego Fire Chief Dan Gavin says... Read More.

Fair Reaches Record Number of Concert Attendees

New York State Fair Officials announced that this year's Chevy Court performance attendance is up almost 44,000 people. Last year, the fair featured 23 acts, and brought in about 176,000 attendees. This year, fair organizers spent more money on performances, and that showed with... Read More.

Cornell Students Featured on Nat Geo WILD

Three student's in Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine are being featured in a new show by Nat Geo WILD, called Vet School. Three separate episodes will feature the Cornell student's, the first will premiere on September 19th at 10PM. The other two will... Read More.

Man Arrested on Burglary Charges

A man is behind bars following an attempted burglary in Binghamton on Sunday. A 911-caller reported that a man had just entered the West Side Mini Mart on Main Street, brandishing a knife. The man allegedly then demanded money, but did not receive any.... Read More.

Fundraising for Sayre Theater

The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is getting involved in raising funds for a new marquee for the Sayre Theater. The old marquee has already been torn down. $215,000 needs to be raised. So far, only $113,000 of that has been secured. The public... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection With June Shooting

A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting which occurred at the West Village Apartments in Ithaca back in June. During the shooting a man was shot in the leg. Police arrested James “Pip” Marshall yesterday morning without incident at a relative’s... Read More.

Three Arrested for Gang Assault

Three individuals have been arrested on gang assault charges. 48-year-old Emily Baleno, 50-year-old Marie Newkirk of Port Crane, and 41-year-old Bridgette Bensley of Endicott were all arrested after they allegedly assaulted a 59-year-old woman who had just exited a local business in the Town... Read More.

Nigel Smith Found Guilty

A jury found 42-year-old Nigel Smith of Endicott, guilty on five charges yesterday, including 2nd degree murder. Smith is said to have killed Bretnie Owens of Binghamton, during an attempted burglary back in June of 2013. The prosecution relied heavily on phone records and... Read More.

Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Backs Tioga Downs

As the Tioga Downs casino license proposal moves further along in the state gaming commission's evaluation process, Tioga Downs is receiving more and more support from local residents, businesses, and organizations. Most recently, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce released a statement stating, quote... Read More.

Binghamton Mayor Asks for Removal of Elected Official

A councilwoman on the Binghamton Local Development Corporation board may be replaced for the rest of her term. Binghamton Mayor Rich David asked Binghamton City Council President Bill Berg to replace councilwoman Lea Webb. David noted that Webb has only attended three of the... Read More.

Endwell Man Arrested for Burglary

A man from Endwell has been arrested by New York State Police for burglary charges. According to authorities, 41-year-old Barry Wenger allegedly entered a residence in the Town of Union on August 31st and then assaulted the resident, causing injury. Wenger was arrested on... Read More.