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Binghamton man facing animal cruelty, fleeing police charges

Tuesday, October 8 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton motorcyclist is facing multiple charges, including animal cruelty, after fleeing police with his dog in his lap in the Town of Kirkwood.On Saturday, October 5, at approximately 8:31 p.m., Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol observed motorcycle without a license plate traveling... Read More.

Binghamton man killed by stray bullet

Wednesday, October 2 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man is dead after he was struck by a stray bullet at the Town & Country Housing Complex on Monday evening.According to WBNG-TV, officers from the Binghamton Police Department responded to the complex on Roberts Street at around 10:18 p.m. on Monday... Read More.

Juvenile suspect wanted for attempted murder arrested in Binghamton

Wednesday, October 2 by Pat McDonald

A juvenile wanted for Attempted Murder was arrested today in the City of Binghamton by the Southern Tier SWAT team.On Tuesday, October 1, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force obtained information on the... Read More.

Man killed in weekend shooting in Binghamton

Monday, September 30 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a shooting in Binghamton over the weekend.Police responded to a business on Chenango Street at around 4:30 am on Saturday for a report of shots fired.Officers found several witnesses and evidence at the scene. One male victim was taken... Read More.

Hobby Lobby coming to Binghamton area

Thursday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

A popular national store is looking for people to work at a new location in the Binghamton area.According to careerbuilder.com, Hobby Lobby is accepting applications for retail positions at a new Southern Tier location yet to be named. Some sources suggest it will... Read More.

Binghamton man sentenced to 11 years following drug conviction

Thursday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office has announced that a 45-year-old Binghamton man will spend more than a decade in state prison following a drug conviction.Kareem R. Young has been sentenced to 11 years in New York State Prison followed by three years of... Read More.

Schumer: Binghamton, Elmira fire departments to receive over $3 million to hire new firefighters

Tuesday, September 24 by Pat McDonald

Press release from Sen. Schumer's Office:U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced $3,202,296 in federal funding for the Binghamton Fire Department and the Elmira Fire Department to train and hire new firefighters in the Southern Tier. This federal funding was administered through the... Read More.

Binghamton Police investigating shooting that injured 16-year-old boy

Tuesday, September 24 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teenager injured.Police responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound on Susquehanna Street at around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday.Officers found a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his thigh.... Read More.

Binghamton City School District on two-hour delay due to threat

Monday, September 23 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton City School District is on a two-hour delay this morning due to a specific threat of violence made against the district on social media.The Binghamton Police Department notified school district officials on Saturday of the threat, which targeted all district buildings. According... Read More.

Binghamton airport to receive $4.9 million from federal grants

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Greater Binghamton Airport will be getting some upgrades thanks to a federal grant.According to Congressman Marc Molinaro, the regional airport will receive more than $4.9 million dollars in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant Program and the Airport Improvement Grant... Read More.

One killed in motorcycle crash in Binghamton

Monday, September 16 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Thursday afternoon in Binghamton.Police said a call came in at around noon for a report of a crash on State Route 363 at the intersection with Frederick Street.The operator of... Read More.

Binghamton man arrested in convenience store robbery

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a convenience store on Sunday.According to WBNG-TV, 46-year-old Nigel Cooper entered the Runway Food Mart on Main Street with a knife and tried to leave with items from the store.The clerk attempted to stop Cooper... Read More.