Fatal House Fire in Binghamton

One person has died in a house fire this morning in Binghamton. The fire, at 116 Henry Street, was reported at about 11AM. There are eight apartment units in the building. NYSEG Stadium is less than a block from the fire location. The victim's identity has not yet... Read More.

Marijuana Bust in Town of Chenango

Members of the Broome County SIU and the Port Dickinson Police Department have arrested Christopher VonWolfersdorf of Binghamton following an investigation into an indoor marijuana growing operation. Wednesday evening, police conducted a search of a residence in the Town of Chenango and found an elaborated... Read More.
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Owego Shooting Called Reckless but Accidental

Tioga County Sheriff's investigator Patrick Hogan called the shooting of Naomi Miklic, reckless but accidental. The victim was shot in the back seat of a car traveling on East Campville Road in Owego. Miklic from Cherry Valley, near Cooperstown, was shot by Justin Dibble also... Read More.
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New York Budget Getting Mixed Reactions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday proposed a budget that would cut overall state spending by 2.7%, the first cut in 15 years, and $3.7 billion less than last year's budget. The proposed budget will total $132.9 Billion. Education items have been cut by $1.5 billion, plus... Read More.

Cuomo Opposes Tuition Increase at SUNY Schools

Governor Cuomo announced his opposition to tuition hikes at the SUNY Schools in his budget address on Tuesday. SUNY has been struggling with a 30% reduction in state aid in the last three years and has petitioned Albany to allow an increase in tuition. Cuomo also... Read More.

Burglar's Footprints in the Snow Leads to Arrest

Earl J Lewis, 40, of Binghamton was arrested Monday for entering and stealing items from multiple vehicles in Johnson City. Police followed footprints in the snow which led directly to Lewis. He's been charged with felony burglary. The suspect is in the Broome County jail; no bail... Read More.
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Arrests Made in December Robberies

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into burglaries that occurred in the Town of Tioga in late December of 2010. Shane M. Hildebrandt, age 22, of 3766 Waverly Rd. lot 25, Owego, NY, and Tina M. Herman, age 21, were each charged... Read More.