100 Years Ago: May 3, 2024

100 Years Ago: May 3, 2024

100 years ago today, Binghamton's Fire Department celebrates an anniversary today.

Court Street to Be Down to One Lane Beginning May 6th

Court Street to Be Down to One Lane Beginning May 6th

Court Street will be reduced to one lane beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 6th.

Scammer Found in Town of Dickinson Hotel With $36,000 in Cash

Scammer Found in Town of Dickinson Hotel With $36,000 in Cash

The Broome County Sheriff's Office says a man who scammed a Liberty, NY woman out of $36,000 was located in the Town of Dickinson.

Man Gets Prison Time After Hitting Woman With Bat

Man Gets Prison Time After Hitting Woman With Bat

A Binghamton man is sentenced to state prison after he hit a woman with a metal baseball bat.

Two Arrested, Charged After Narcotics Investigation in Broome County

Two Arrested, Charged After Narcotics Investigation in Broome County

A two-month long investigation leads to the arrest of two men in Broome County Thursday.

Lesko May 2nd: How Pre-retirees Plan to Make Savings Last

Lesko May 2nd: How Pre-retirees Plan to Make Savings Last

More Americans fear outliving their retirement savings than they fear being ill or dying.

Lesko Wealth Management Advisor R.J. Barber details their fears and solutions.

Pro-Israeli Students at Binghamton University Hold Rally

Pro-Israeli Students at Binghamton University Hold Rally

On Thursday, May 2, Binghamton University students held a gathering for Jewish students at the school. The event led by the Jewish Learning Initiative on campus and the Hillel of Binghamton University aims to unite as a Jewish community. This event was al

Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place on Cornell University Campus

Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place on Cornell University Campus

Cornell University students continue to protest a day after the university suspended two students. 

Binghamton University Students Hold Peaceful Encampment on Campus to Support Palestine

Binghamton University Students Hold Peaceful Encampment on Campus to Support Palestine

Dozens of Binghamton University students are camping out on the university's Peace Quad to show their support for the people in Palestine as a part of the Divest from Death Coalition. The campaign is a coalition of 27 student organizations and clubs on th

United Way of Broome County invites residents to use their text to give service

United Way of Broome County invites residents to use their text to give service

The United Way of Broome County's text to give service has been around for less than a year. It allows people to simply text UWOBC to 26989 to give. From there, you will be given the option to donate to the United Way or a specific cause. The text service

Binghamton University gets over $8 million from state

Binghamton University gets over $8 million from state

B.U. is getting $8.4 million, the State University of New York Board of Trustees announced today, a 15.5% increase over the last year. The funding comes from the recently passed 2025 state budget. State Senator Lea Webb said, “As a member of the Sen

Water Street Parking Garage Construction Begins

Water Street Parking Garage Construction Begins

Construction has begun on the Water Street parking garage in downtown Binghamton.

Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment at Binghamton University

Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment at Binghamton University

As College protests continue to intensify nation wide, on Wednesday afternoon, pro-Palestinian students began setting up an encampment at Binghamton University's Peace Quad.

Binghamton Man Found Guilty of Burglary

Binghamton Man Found Guilty of Burglary

A Binghamton man has been found guilty on the charges of Burglary and Criminal Mischief.

Binghamton Woman Sentenced After Stealing Pension Plan Payments

Binghamton Woman Sentenced After Stealing Pension Plan Payments

A Binghamton woman has been sentenced after stealing nearly $32,000 from her family.

Meet the K9s keeping Broome County safe

Meet the K9s keeping Broome County safe

The two K9s work to keep both the correctional facility and the public safe.

Windsor Central High School Students Help Out Southside Binghamton Resident

Windsor Central High School Students Help Out Southside Binghamton Resident

Windsor Central High School students teaming up with Broome County Council of Churches to make one Binghamton's life a little bit easier. Students spent the morning and early afternoon digging holes, drilling nails, and constructing a ramp for the southsi

NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

As May is coming in, so are more scams when it comes to your electric and gas bills, as NYSEG is reporting an increase in potential scams during the Spring. NYSEG is seeing more aggressive tactics so far this year when it comes to scammers and is seeing t

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator is a stage one winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The $50,000 prize will be going towards the start-up of its new black entrepreneur network, or BEN, and the focus on

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

100 years ago today, this is May Day, and the new Americans of the First Ward are planning to celebrate with a public meeting this Sunday at Lithuanian Hall.

VINES gets $100,000 for Grow Binghamton youth employment program

VINES gets $100,000 for Grow Binghamton youth employment program

Today's funding announcement will help VINES hire more young adults and teens in their Grow Binghamton program

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

One woman was rescued from the second floor of a home after a fire broke out at a Sheldon Street residence in Norwich Wednesday morning.

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted on an outstanding warrant for a weapons charge.

Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception

Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception

Senator Lea Webb honored more than 15 farmers, small business owners, and community leaders from Broome, Cortland, and Tompkins County earlier today at her inaugural Earth Month Reception. The honorees have proven track records of their commitment to prom

JCPD Announces Annual Police Memorial Week

JCPD Announces Annual Police Memorial Week

The Southern Tier Law Enforcement Association(STLEA) honors the lives of fallen law enforcement officers in this year's police memorial week. The week will include activities like a cornhole tournament, a flag-raising at the johnson city police department

Members Of Binghamton And Armenian Communities Honor Victims Of Armenian Genocide

Members Of Binghamton And Armenian Communities Honor Victims Of Armenian Genocide

On Tuesday members of the Binghamton and Armenian community gathered to remember victims of the Armenian Genocide at the St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Church.

CVHS Students Lead a Project to Give Back to the School

CVHS Students Lead a Project to Give Back to the School

Real Talk Prep is a mentorship program that is meant to empower male students and prepare them for success in the classroom and when they step into the real world. This includes things like job prep and interviewing, goal setting, and tying a tie. The gro

Broome County Sees Increase in Suspect Overdoses in Month of April

Broome County Sees Increase in Suspect Overdoses in Month of April

Broome County Health Department has received reports of increased suspected overdoses throughout the county. Since the beginning of April, Broome County has reported six suspected fatal overdoses and 18 suspected non-fatal overdoses, seeing large amounts

One More Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton on Susquehanna Street

One More Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton on Susquehanna Street

Binghamton Police say another person has been arrested in connection with an incident in which shots were fired in the early-morning hours of April 27th.

Over 100 Animals Removed from New Berlin Properties

Over 100 Animals Removed from New Berlin Properties

Over two dozen animals were found deceased and over 100 additional animals were removed from New Berlin properties.

Former JC Principal Pleads Guilty

Former JC Principal Pleads Guilty

A former middle school principal in the Johnson City School District has pleaded guilty after attempting to have intercourse with a minor last summer.

Gas Price Checker: April 29, 2024

Gas Price Checker: April 29, 2024

Here is the average price of gas for the Binghamton area for Monday, April 29, 2024, according to AAA. 

Sanford Man Facing Drug and Firearm Charges

Sanford Man Facing Drug and Firearm Charges

The Broome County Sheriff's Office says a Sanford man with previous felony convictions is now facing new weapons and drug charges.

VINES Hosts 10th Farm to Table Dinner

VINES Hosts 10th Farm to Table Dinner

Residents of the greater Binghamton area give their taste buds an all-fresh and naturally grown meal at local non-profit VINES 10th annual Farm-to-Table Dinner. Attendees were treated to a dinner spread of Asian-themed dishes all sourced by local farmers.

Binghamton Plaza Eminent Domain Case Goes to NYS Supreme Court

Binghamton Plaza Eminent Domain Case Goes to NYS Supreme Court

The oral arguments were submitted regarding an appeal by the Binghamton plaza pertaining to the city council vote in May of 2023 to give the city eminent domain over the property. The attorney for the Binghamton plaza had two main arguments, one stating t

Sidney Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Over Weekend

Sidney Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Over Weekend

Sidney Police say a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon.

100 Years Ago: April 29, 2024

100 Years Ago: April 29, 2024

100 years ago today, the new Binghamton Country Club is now officially open for the season.

Binghamton Philharmonic Honors Local First Responders with Free Concert Admission

Binghamton Philharmonic Honors Local First Responders with Free Concert Admission

The Binghamton philharmonic orchestra is recognizing local first responders with its other worlds, superheroes, fantasy, and sci-fi concert. Featuring songs from iconic TV and film soundtracks, like Game of Thrones , Star Wars, avatar, and black panther,

Vestal Police Department Launches New Website Aimed at Fighting Crime

Vestal Police Department Launches New Website Aimed at Fighting Crime

The Vestal Police Department has started a new website that allows residents to stay up to date on crime and public safety-related information.

New Text Message Service Available for Endicott Residents

New Text Message Service Available for Endicott Residents

Village of Endicott residents have access to a new tool that more easily allows them to communicate with and receive important information from the Village.