BU suspends frat where freshman died

Binghamton University has suspended the fraternity where a freshman student died in an off-campus accident Saturday. Police say 18-year-old Conor Donnelly of Pearl River was climbing between the third and fourth floor balconies of the Alpha Sigma Phi building at 92 Front Street when... Read More.

Accident closes part of Rt. 17 for 12 hours

One lane of traffic on Route 17 was closed for more than 12 hours yesterday after a tractor-trailer hauling construction debris overturned in the median between Apalachin and Vestal. The accident happened around 5:30am, and traffic was affected until 6:15pm as crews worked to... Read More.

UPDATE: Boy who fell into river has died

The boy who was rescued from the Susquehanna River near Conklin last night has died of drowning. The Broome County Sheriff's Office has identified the 7-year-old as Connor Brown. He fell into the river just before 6pm and became trapped under ice in the... Read More.

Tioga Downs will hold job fairs this week

Tioga Downs will hold two job fairs this week for the horse racing season. The casino wants to hire at least 60 people to work May through September and still has some positions open for the full year. Job fairs will... Read More.

BU student dies off-campus

A Binghamton University student died in an off-campus accident on Saturday. A statement from the university identified the student as 19-year-old Chris Donnelly of Pearl River. Details of the accident have not been released, but it happened as many BU students were celebrating what... Read More.

Akshar to hold two town halls on Saturday

State Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting a pair of town hall events tomorrow, including one in Candor. Akshar will be at the Candor Town Hall on Owego Road from 12:30-2pm, following a similar event at the Maine Town Hall from 10-11:30am. Senator Akshar... Read More.

Akshar and Lupardo request aid after Blizzard of 2017

Citing the historic snowfall that our region received this week, local representatives Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo have sent letters to the governor requesting additional aid to help municipalities in the Southern Tier cover the costs associated with snow removal. These costs... Read More.

Statewide DWI crackdown planned for this weekend

Area police agencies will be participating in a statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown this weekend in connection with St. Patrick's Day. State Police, county sheriff's deputies, and local police will be out in force all weekend in an effort to reduce the number of drunk drivers.... Read More.

Red Cross tips to stay safe

With Winter Storm Stella here, the American Red Cross is warning local residents to remain safe with several tips. Before going outside and shoveling or using the snow blower, please make sure you are wearing enough warm clothing and that you are physically fit... Read More.

Reed holds town hall in Ithaca

Congressman Tom Reed was met by a loud group of constituents on Saturday in Ithaca. Reed has been holding town hall meetings across his district, and the main topic continues to be health care. The Republican Congressman is part of the party's efforts to... Read More.

JC man facing arson charges after fire inside Weis Market

A Johnson City man is facing arson charges, accused of setting a fire inside the Weis Markets in West Corners that caused almost $10,000 in damages. The Broome County Office of Emergency Services announced today that 22-year-old Zachary Constable is now in custody and... Read More.