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BU Stabbing Indictment VIEW VIDEO May 22, 2013 - A Binghamton University student accused of stabbing his own father on the college campus has been indicted by a grand jury. 20 year old Min Kwan Park is charged with first degree... more School Budget Reaction VIEW VIDEO May 22, 2013 - For the second year in a row every school budget plan in Broome County passed. The only Southern Tier spending plan that didn't pass was Elmira Heights, which didn't get the required 60% of the... more BU's Poetry and Children Day VIEW VIDEO May 22, 2013 - Hundreds of young kids showcased their knack for language.   Students from all over the Southern Tier read aloud their own poems Wednesday at Binghamton University. The 36th Annual Poetry and... more Tax Free Zones at SUNY VIEW VIDEO May 22, 2013 - New businesses may spring up on the campuses of SUNY schools, at least that's the hope of Governor Cuomo who announced the schools will be tax-free zones for businesses bringing in new jobs. The... more Students showcase entrepreneurial skills VIEW VIDEO May 21, 2013 - VESTAL -- From home room to the board room.  Could the next great business idea come from a high school student?   Teams from ten local schools participated in the Greater Binghamton Scholastic... more School Budgets: When Two Percent Isn't Two Percent. VIEW VIDEO May 20, 2013 - When is two percent not two percent? When it comes to the state's two-percent tax cap. "So the number may actually be five percent or eight percent," said Catherine Klein of the New York State... more Local Athlete Honored for Lifetime Achievements VIEW VIDEO May 19, 2013 - VESTAL -- Hundreds come out to honor the lifetime achievements of a local athlete. Mark Rappaport was inducted into the Jewish Community Center's Athletic Hall of Fame Sunday. Guests recognized... more Locals Feeling Lucky in Powerball Jackpot VIEW VIDEO May 18, 2013 - BINGHAMTON -- Now imagine being able to pay off all those student loans. Well if you win Saturday's Powerball lottery-- you can-- and then some. It is Powerball's biggest jackpot in history:... more Hundreds Received Free Dental Care VIEW VIDEO May 18, 2013 - A trip to the dentist may not normally excite you, but Saturday, the line was out the door at one local practice.   Lalor Creekside Dental offered a day of free services to anyone in need. Over... more Kopernik Helps Launch Students Interest In Science VIEW VIDEO May 15, 2013 - A day at Kopernik Observatory helps launch students interest in science.  Tioga County Middle School students got to watch a rocket blast off and gaze into telescopes on Wednesday as a part of... more Glenwood Elementary Students Gets a Visit by Vestal Supervisor VIEW VIDEO May 14, 2013 - Third graders from Mrs. Donahue's class had a special guest Tuesday morning. Vestal Town Supervisor John Shaffer came to the class to meet with the students and talk to them about their vision for... more Severe Weather Awareness Wrap Up VIEW VIDEO May 3, 2013 - Irene and Lee were milestones many of us in this area would like to forget, but as devastating as catastrophic flooding is, it can also be seen as a learning tool.  Flooding is the number one... more Best Taxi Shut Down By County May 2, 2013 - Broome County has yanked the operating license of the Best Taxi Company, of Vestal, after a complaint that a cab was severely overloaded with up to 18 passengers. According to the County, one... more The Cost of Prom VIEW VIDEO April 30, 2013 - It's all about the perfect dress, but what will the perfect prom cost you? According to a survey conducted by Visa, families in the Northeast are expected to pay the most in the country--an... more Fire Stations Open Doors For "RecruitNY" VIEW VIDEO April 27, 2013 - Fire stations across New York opened their doors to the public on Saturday, hoping to gain some new volunteers.   The Vestal Fire Department was one of the stations that participated in... more Weis Markets Donation Keeps Hearts Healthy VIEW VIDEO April 27, 2013 - A local supermarket is promoting healthy hearts. Weis Markets in Vestal donated a $10,000 dollar check to the American Heart Association on Saturday. The two organizations teamed up to provide... more Space Station Soars over Vestal VIEW VIDEO April 26, 2013 - Sci-Fi movies show a lot of space stations circling planets-- and while you could have seen that sort of thing sitting around your TV Friday evening ---other folks were watching the real thing from... more Red Hot Art at Iron Pour VIEW VIDEO April 26, 2013 - They were playing --carefully-- with red hot iron at B.U on Friday.  It was the eight annual Iron-Pour, as students melted down iron and poured the molten metal into molds to create pieces of... more Military Looks to BU for Sexual Assault Prevention VIEW VIDEO April 24, 2013 - VESTAL -- Binghamton University could become a model for preventing sexual assault in the military. Representatives from the US Department of Defense are visiting the school this week to learn... more Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands from Soccer Youth Soccer Leauge VIEW VIDEO April 23, 2013 - An Endicott woman accused of stealing over $17,000 from the Vestal Recreational Youth Soccer League has pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the third degree. 47-year-old Sandra Scharnikow admitted on... more NCI Might Add 300 New Jobs VIEW VIDEO April 23, 2013 - Nationwide Credit, Incorporated (NCI) is welcoming potential hires to its University Plaza call center in Vestal.  The company is looking to bring 300 jobs to the area.  A job fair was held... more Vestal School Districts Awaiting Budget Approval from the Public VIEW VIDEO April 22, 2013 - The Vestal School District has done its part, now its waiting to see if the public will say yes to the budget has been approved by the board. Vestal Superintendent Mark LarRoach says that under... more Jewish Film Festival in Vestal VIEW VIDEO April 21, 2013 - VESTAL -- The local Jewish community celebrates its culture in film. The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton kicked off its first Jewish Film Fest Sunday at the Jewish Community Center in... more Cyber Safety In A Digital Age VIEW VIDEO April 16, 2013 - Keeping students safe in the Cyber Age-- that was the message Tuesday night at Vestal High School.   The district invited social worker Celia Clement in to speak with parents on how to keep kids... more Vestal Firefighter, Leaving for Afghanistan, Gets Surprise Send-off. VIEW VIDEO April 12, 2013 - When Scott's wife accompanied him to dinner Friday night, and then steered him toward the firehouse, he had no idea of the greeting that awaited him-- Scott, a veteran of the Vestal Fire... more Alleged Hazing Investigated, Fraternity Suspended at B.U. VIEW VIDEO April 12, 2013 - An indefinite suspension for a B.U. fraternity:   Delta Chi has had its charter yanked by the national organization, and Binghamton University is in full agreement with that decision. The... more Songwriter Using Music to Prevent Bullying VIEW VIDEO April 12, 2013 - A Vestal High graduate is using music to prevent bullying.   Songwriter Jared Campbell came to African Road Elementary School Friday to sing to middle school students about respecting each other... more Officials Discuss Plans For Hooper Road Bridge VIEW VIDEO April 11, 2013 - County officials have submitted a plan to the State Department of Public Works of how they would like to see the Hooper Road Bridge rehabilitated.   Thursday, at a public information meeting, the... more Vestal Board Of Education Adopts Budget VIEW VIDEO April 11, 2013 - Vestal taxpayers now know how much money they'll be asked to approve, or reject, when they vote on the school budget this May. The Vestal Board of Education has approved a school budget of $73.4... more Vestal High School IB Program Holds Art Show VIEW VIDEO April 11, 2013 - Paintings,  ceramics, sketches--all were on display at the second half of the Vestal High School International Baccalaureate art show on Thursday.   12 students displayed their work for family... more Voters Deny Vestal New Fire Truck VIEW VIDEO April 10, 2013 - In Vestal, the latest issue is the voter's rejection of the purchase of a new fire rescue truck.   The volunteer fire department hoped to borrow $800,000 to replace the 27 year old truck.  It was... more Vestal Voters Say No to New Fire/Rescue Truck VIEW VIDEO April 9, 2013 - Vestal voters Tuesday night narrowly decided  not to spend $800,000 dollars for a new fire/rescue truck:   The vote, which was declared after a recount because of how close it was, showed that... more Vestal Death Lawsuit VIEW VIDEO April 5, 2013 - The family of a Vestal teenager who was killed last June is now suing the family of the man who has admitted to killing her. 16-year-old Shelby Jenkins was strangled to death by Steven Lipka, now... more Vestal Teen Arrests VIEW VIDEO April 5, 2013 - A pair of Vestal teenagers face a number of charges, stemming from what police are calling incidents of graffiti, and burglary of a church. Police say they approached a car on Old Vestal Road at... more Vestal's 21st Century to Close Next March VIEW VIDEO April 4, 2013 - Another shutdown of a local business. The 21st Century Auto Insurance call center at University Plaza in Vestal will close its doors next March. 225 people are employed there. Around 170 of the... more Deer Accident on the Parkway VIEW VIDEO April 4, 2013 - An accident involving multiple cars and a deer, slowed traffic on the vestal parkway down to one lane this afternoon. Around 2:45,  according to an eyewitness a dog chased a deer across the... more John Schaffer on the Rail Trail VIEW VIDEO April 3, 2013 - The 2.1 mile Vestal Rail Trail draws thousands of people a year, and now it is about to get even bigger. The Vestal Town Board has approved borrowing $225,000 in order to receive federal grant... more Public Hearing on Vestal Senior Center Cancelled VIEW VIDEO April 2, 2013 - Neighbors in Vestal concerned about the re-location of the flood damaged Vestal Nursing Home to a 19 acre site between Sheedy and Juneberry roads will have to wait a bit longer to air their latest... more Murder suspect pleads not guilty in arraignment VIEW VIDEO March 26, 2013 - TOWN OF BINGHAMTON --  The manhunt is over.  Five days after Christina Rumpel-Powell, 35 and Mario Masciarelli, 24 were found dead at a home at 4185 Lisi Lane in the Town of Binghamton, Christina's... more Permanent Cosmetics Having a Lasting Impact VIEW VIDEO March 25, 2013 - The latest trend in beauty, permanent cosmetics, could have a lasting impact on women going through illness or in need of a confidence boost. Women are having permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lash... more Investigation Continues at National Pipe and Plastics VIEW VIDEO March 25, 2013 - Federal safety officials are continuing to investigate a fatal accident at National Pipe and Plastics in Vestal on Friday. A tractor-trailer driver, who is not an employee of the company, was... more BU study shows double standard for same-sex parents VIEW VIDEO March 25, 2013 - VESTAL --  Picture this: a heterosexual couple is dining in a restaurant when their child begins to act up.  The parents discipline the child for acting out.  Now how would the parents be judged? ... more Fatal Accident At National Pipe And Plastic VIEW VIDEO March 23, 2013 - Vestal Police say an accident involving a fork lift at National Pipe and Plastic was fatal. Police say it happened around 5 o'clock in the evening on Friday.  The person killed was a truck driver... more First Annual Running Of The Bears 5k VIEW VIDEO March 23, 2013 - It wasn't what you would call a perfect day to run a 5k race, but that didn't stop runners and walkers at Vestal High School. In fact, over 300 people took part in the First Annual Running of the... more Fundraiser for Fallen Firefighter Matthew Porcari at Roadhouse VIEW VIDEO March 20, 2013 - There were burgers, fries, and a whole lot of community support at the Texas Roadhouse in Vestal Wednesday afternoon.  Hundreds came through the doors to support the family of fallen Owego... more River Gauges Will Stay Operational VIEW VIDEO March 18, 2013 - A series of river gauges used to predict flood levels in the Susquehanna River will stay operational, according to the offices of Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.   The pair... more Vestal Police Looking For Stolen Dog, Thieves VIEW VIDEO March 14, 2013 - Vestal Police are on the lookout for two suspects who stole a white Maltese puppy valued at $800 from Pet Depot in Vestal last Thursday. The suspects are described as two white males in their... more Schaffer Defends Trip To NYC VIEW VIDEO March 13, 2013 - No, I'm not going to give back 14-hundred dollars in taxpayers money spent for a trip to an association of towns meeting in New York City. That's what Vestal Town Supervisor John Schaffer told... more Maple Syrup Makers Hopeful in 2013 VIEW VIDEO March 13, 2013 - Although many hope the ground hog will predict an early spring, Michael Blachek hopes for six more weeks of winter. "40 (degrees) in the day time for about seven-eight hours.  Then drop down to... more Emergency officials give thumbs up to radio frequency merger VIEW VIDEO March 12, 2013 - Every day, Broome County 9-1-1 dispatchers coordinate emergency calls from across the county. A new plan would make managing calls from Town of Vestal and the Village of Endicott. Instead of each... more Vestal School District Trying to Cope with Budget Shortfall March 12, 2013 - VESTAL -- It's becoming more and more difficult for the Vestal School District to cut their way out of a budget crisis, that according to Superintendent Mark LaRoach.   Tonight the school board... more Benefit for Vestal Man in Need VIEW VIDEO March 10, 2013 - VESTAL -- Family and friends came out on Sunday to help a Vestal man in need. 2007 Vestal High School graduate Jaysson Lewis was recently diagnosed with kidney failure. The Vestal Elks Lodge... more Binghamton Student On Her Way To Become Professional MMA Fighter VIEW VIDEO March 9, 2013 - VESTAL -- 26-year-old Rebecca Heintzmann is fighting her way into a predominantly male sport: mixed martial arts. "People I've grown up with know me for being very competitive, intense, and... more Hundreds Pack Vestal High School For Talent Show VIEW VIDEO March 9, 2013 - VESTAL--From singing to comedy skits, Vestal High School students  showed off their talents Saturday evening and over 700 people came out to watch! Students had to audition to be a part of the... more BU Students Raise Money For Citizen U VIEW VIDEO March 7, 2013 - VESTAL -- Binghamton University students are giving back to high school students who have been giving back to the community all year.   At risk high school students that participate in the... more BU Celebrates International Women's Day VIEW VIDEO March 7, 2013 - VESTAL -- In preparation for International Women's Day, students and members of the community were given the chance to learn about the role that women play in the workplace and society on a global... more Local Blackout VIEW VIDEO March 1, 2013 - Thursday night, a NYSEG power outage caused quite a stir. Parts of Binghamton, Johnson City, Vestal, and the Parkway were affected. The outage began shortly before 8:30 p.m., and was mostly over... more UPDATE: Vestal Home Invasion Suspect in Custody VIEW VIDEO March 1, 2013 - UPDATE Vestal police say they have now apprehended a suspect in the Jensen Road home invasion and burglary on Wednesday.   The suspect is not being identified at this time because he is... more Vestal Woman Held at Knifepoint in Home Invasion VIEW VIDEO February 28, 2013 - Police are still looking for the suspect in a home invasion Wednesday in Vestal. Police say a male forced his way into a home at 128 South Jensen Road and held a woman at knife-point just before 3... more Update: Power Restored to Most Customers February 28, 2013 - NYSEG spokesman Clay Ellis tells Fox 40 News that as of 9:50PM Thursday night,  power had been restored to most customers.  He says the outage was caused by an undertermined problem at a substation.... more Police Investigating Vestal Home Invasion VIEW VIDEO February 27, 2013 - Police are investigating a home invasion that happened in Vestal on Wednesday afternoon. It happened at 128 Jensen Road.  They say the call came in around 2:50 with departments from Vestal,... more Budget Talks Continue for Vestal Central School District VIEW VIDEO February 26, 2013 - VESTAL -- The Vestal Central School District continues to wrestle with its budget. Tuesday night, the School Board was looking for ways to close a budget gap of almost two million dollars to... more Could Manned Mars Mission Happen? VIEW VIDEO February 25, 2013 - The year will be 2018. Our next president will be a year into his or her first term, today's high school juniors will be graduating college, and man could be on his way to Mars. At least if... more Binghamton University Hosts Third Annual TEDx Conference VIEW VIDEO February 24, 2013 - VESTAL -- "Sex, Tech & Rock 'n' Roll" was the theme of Sunday's TEDx Conference at Binghamton University. Over a thousand people came out to the third annual event, which is designed to promote... more The JCC Hosts Community Purim Carnival VIEW VIDEO February 24, 2013 - VESTAL -- Kids from the entire community came out to celebrate the most festive holiday of the Jewish calendar Sunday. The JCC hosted its annual Purim carnival, a celebration of an ancient... more Kopernik Holds Star Party VIEW VIDEO February 23, 2013 - It might not have been the clearest night for star gazing--but that didn't stop a crowd from gathering at the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center for a winter star party.  Kids completed... more Students Clean on-line Image Before Job Search VIEW VIDEO February 19, 2013 - "If you're getting drunk at a party and there's a picture of you taking shots, take that down. Just take it down," said BU senior Jessie Rubin. Sage advice as college seniors are looking to make... more Group says Gun Legislation Can Lead to Loss of U.S. Sovereignty VIEW VIDEO February 18, 2013 - Where is current gun control legislation leading?   According to the New York Chapter of Americans for Restoring the Constitution, it's leading to a number of consequences that not only threaten... more Tom Jam Benefits Local Musician VIEW VIDEO February 17, 2013 - FRIENDSVILLE -- Local musicians came together Sunday to help one of their own. Keyboard player and Vestal native Tom Sorber recently had a cancerous brain tumor removed.  Sunday's Tom Jam Benefit... more Meteor Hits, Asteroid Comes Close VIEW VIDEO February 15, 2013 - Nearly 1000 people were hurt Friday when a 10 ton meteor exploded when it entered the Earth's atmosphere. "It built up a pressure and exploded about 30 miles in the atmosphere and sent out a... more Hear the Funx VIEW VIDEO February 14, 2013 - Voices were raised Wednesday night at Vestal High School as the  A cappella singing group, the Funx, performed. The group is made up of five members that use no instruments, just their voices, to... more University Plaza Expansion VIEW VIDEO February 14, 2013 - Come next summer, construction will begin on the latest expansion of of student housing at University Plaza in Vestal, close to the university's main campus. The 500 bed apartment style student... more Student Exchange Program VIEW VIDEO February 13, 2013 - When you think of student exchange programs, you usually think of students from different countries visiting each others nations.  But how about an exchange between Binghamton high school students... more Soccer Treasurer Larceny VIEW VIDEO February 12, 2013 - It was a case of grand larceny, according to police. The person charged is the former treasurer of a local youth soccer organization. 47 year old Sandra Scharnikow of Schuyler Street in... more Ret. Army Col. From Vestal to be At State of Union; Fears Defense Cuts VIEW VIDEO February 11, 2013 - President Obama delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday night.    And as the Commander in Chief steps to the podium, one of the people who will be at the event in Washington will be a... more Hanna Comments on the NY SAFE Act VIEW VIDEO February 11, 2013 - VESTAL -- While at Binghamton University Monday, Congressman Richard Hanna had some strong opinions on the NY Safe Act - Governor Cuomo's recently-passed gun control legislation. The new law... more Hanna worries Sequestration Could hurt Lookheed, BU VIEW VIDEO February 11, 2013 - Deep, automatic defense cuts as part of a process known as sequestration could hit the local economy hard, according to Congressman Richard Hanna...   Hanna was at Binghamton University Monday to... more Chemistry Magic at Vestal High School VIEW VIDEO February 6, 2013 - "It's not just all these numbers and equations, but it does amount to something and it is interesting, whether they see the color change or explosions, they're excited by it," said Vestal Senior, ... more Celebrating National Pancake Day VIEW VIDEO February 5, 2013 - VESTAL -- Tuesday was National Pancake Day at IHOP.   Free short stacks of pancakes were given to customers, who are encouraged to make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network.  The network... more 3D Televisions Popular for Super Bowl VIEW VIDEO February 3, 2013 - VESTAL -- Many of us weren't lucky enough to have a ticket to Sunday's big game- but that kept the staff at one local store pretty busy. The sales team at Best Buy on Main Street say dozens of... more Vestal High School Alum Sends Controversial Emails VIEW VIDEO February 2, 2013 - A Vestal High School graduate's email response has gone viral, but not in a good way.  Published reports say Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield told at least three people who wrote into... more Potential Flooding VIEW VIDEO January 30, 2013 - More rain expected, perhaps enough to cause local flooding.  In Vestal Wednesday evening,  Supervisor John Schaffer has been checking the Susquehanna River, to see how high and how fast the water... more Vestal Rail Trail Plans VIEW VIDEO January 30, 2013 - They are trying to get back on the trail in Vestal.  A past funding shortfall, delaying a $2.7 million expansion of the popular rail-trail might have now been filled. $900,000in federal grant... more Woman Arrested, Accused of Abandoning 50 Cats VIEW VIDEO January 29, 2013 - A woman is arrested after moving and allegedly abandoning approximately 50 cats at her old house   59 year old  mary Herko-Daniels, now of Apalachin, was charged with abandonment and failure to... more 18th Annual Bowling Tournament Benefits ACHIEVE VIEW VIDEO January 26, 2013 - Hundreds dusted off their bowling shoes in Vestal on Saturday with hopes to not only roll a strike, but also to help out some area residents. Midway Lanes hosted the 18th Annual Pin Crushing... more New Location For Vestal Nursing Home VIEW VIDEO January 23, 2013 - People turned out in Vestal on Wednesday in part because the Town Board may soon decide whether to approve a new site for the Vestal Nursing Center.  The Vestal Road location was destoyed on the... more "Kick a Jew" Case Appeal VIEW VIDEO January 23, 2013 - At Vestal High School, there's still a unresolved problem regarding punishment of a student who was part of "Kick-a-Jew" Day. In December of 2010, several students reportedly kicked Jewish... more Two injured in Vestal accident VIEW VIDEO January 22, 2013 - VESTAL -- A two car accident this evening left two people with injuries. The accident occurred on Old Vestal Road at Jensen Road, near a Manley's Mighty Mart, before 9:00 pm.  Both cars had to be... more What is Science? VIEW VIDEO January 19, 2013 - It was a night of star gazing and science at the Barnes and Noble in Vestal on Saturday.   Area residents of all ages came out to have a discussion about science with Cornell Astronomer Greg... more National Glaucoma Awareness Month VIEW VIDEO January 18, 2013 - It's a nerve disease with no signs or symptoms--but it can leave you blind. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness Month.  Dr. Andrew Sacco says it's usualy associated with elevated pressure... more Lunar Explorations Class VIEW VIDEO January 18, 2013 - Some future astronauts took a journey to the moon Friday night.      The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center held a lunar explorations class. Third and fourth graders learned all about the... more BU's Plan to Stop Spread of Flu VIEW VIDEO January 17, 2013 - With the second semester about to begin at Binghamton University, how is the school preparing to prevent the flu from spreading among staff and students?   Student health  services  says everyone... more Science Fair in Vestal: Big Hit with the Kids VIEW VIDEO January 16, 2013 - How's this for science class? Kids in Vestal got to control their own versions of the mars rover Wednesday at the Glenwood Elementary School. It was one of three science stations the kids... more BU Study Looks to Curb Childhood Anxiety VIEW VIDEO January 14, 2013 - "It doesn't take a whole lot working with a kid to intervene and change their whole trajectory. It's certainly a lot easier than working with somebody who has already had a lifetime of either anxiety... more Robbery at Domino's on Vestal Ave. VIEW VIDEO January 10, 2013 - A Binghamton man is under arrest after police say he robbed a Domino's Pizza with a pellet gun. Authorities say 47 year old Jeffrey Baker of Binghamton made off with an undetermined amount of... more Final Steps for National Pipes and Plastics VIEW VIDEO January 4, 2013 - A Monday meeting could be the final steps of achieving a building permit for the new location of National Pipe and Plastic in the Town of Union. The PVC pipe maker is moving their pipe making... more Vestal Woman's Body Recovered After River Search VIEW VIDEO January 2, 2013 - A Vestal woman has died after she was discovered under the icy Susquehanna River. 54 year old Christine Mapes was reported missing to the Vestal Police department at 8:43am Wednesday morning.... more Fire on Pierce Hill VIEW VIDEO December 30, 2012 - Downed wires were reportedly the cause of a house fire in Vestal Sunday afternoon. Written reports say a falling tree took down wires on Pierce Hill Road  causing the fire at the home.... more Reflections on 2012 and Resolutions for 2013 VIEW VIDEO December 30, 2012 - BINGHAMTON -- As the new year is coming up, we asked people to reflect on 2012 and tell us their goals for 2013. Time is running out to make your new years resolutions. a popular goal is to get... more Sparkling Wine or Champagne? VIEW VIDEO December 29, 2012 - Planning on popping some champagne this New Years Eve? Well it may not be champagne...   Wine experts tell us that champagne is technically sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.... more Kids go on Dick's shopping spree with Joey Sindelar VIEW VIDEO December 17, 2012 - Christmas came early for some lucky kids from the Binghamton Boys and Girls Club--   It was a shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods store on Monday. Twenty of them were alloted 200 dollars... more Victim a Vestal Alum December 15, 2012 - Written reports say one of the victims in Friday's shooting is a Vestal High School Alumni.   56-year-old Mary Sherlach- formally Mary Green-was the psychologist at Sandy Hook Elementary School.... more Vestal Man Pleas Guilty to Manslaughter December 14, 2012 - And the 20-year-old Vestal man who killed his 16-year-old girlfriend in June will spend 18 years in prison. Steven Lipka was sentenced Friday. He pled guilty in September to First-Degree... more 25 Years to Life for Chenango Valley Grad December 14, 2012 - The man who sexually assaulted and killed his former high school classmate was sentenced to 25 years-to-life in state prison Friday. 23-year-old Alan Outman killed 21-year-old David Fillers on New... more J.C.C. Chanukah Celebration VIEW VIDEO December 13, 2012 - The Jewish Community Center of Vestal welcomed the 6th day of Chanukah with a celebration of music, games and prayer.   Residents both young and old joined together in the festivities, which... more Locals Pole Dancing For Fitness VIEW VIDEO December 12, 2012 - VESTAL -- Most people go to a traditional gym like this one to get in shape.  but some local ladies are using a decidedly different method. "A lot of people when you tell them you do pole dancing... more Vestal Ave Crash VIEW VIDEO December 12, 2012 - No injuries, except to a large light pole in the middle of the vestal Parkway on Wednesday. It happened late in the afternoon, when an SUV smashed into the pole near the intersection with South... more Deer into Willow Point VIEW VIDEO December 12, 2012 - Vestal's Willow Point Nursing Home had an unexpected visitor on Wednesday.   A deer barged through a window into the pay roll office around 1 Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Environmental... more Vestal High School Community Service Fair VIEW VIDEO December 11, 2012 - VESTAL --  Singing up to volunteer was made a little easier for Vestal High School students Tuesday. About 25 local organizations including the Binghamton Zoo, Kopernik Observatory, and the... more Rail Trail Snag VIEW VIDEO December 10, 2012 - Now here's a predictament involving Vestal's rail trail:   The town stands to lose 1.8 million dollars in federal stimulus money to expand the popular trail, because it doesn't have 900-thousand... more Protesters at Walmart VIEW VIDEO December 8, 2012 - Protesters gathered outside of the Vestal Walmart on Saturday. They told Fox 40 they are demanding the store remove all products from Reynolds group-- the parent company of Pactiv, which... more Escaped Suspect Arrested for Copper Theft VIEW VIDEO December 7, 2012 - VESTAL -- The escaped suspect police captured at the Vestal Dollar Store on the Vestal Parkway is now under arrest on charges that he stole copper pipes from at least 10 residences in the Twin... more Police Chase Through Vestal Dollar Store VIEW VIDEO December 6, 2012 - A dramatic police chase of an escaped suspect in Vestal, Thursday evening, and we have eyewitness interviews with those who saw it. The action unfolding shortly before six Thursday evening- at... more Goodwill Store opens in Vestal VIEW VIDEO December 6, 2012 - "In the hallway and out on our front porch so it's going to be a long day of decorating," said Sarah Smith of Endicott looking at her full cart full of decorations. Shoppers looking for another... more UPDATE: Fracking Protests to Greet Governor in Visit to Tier VIEW VIDEO December 4, 2012 - Anti-fracking protests already being planned on the eve of Governor Cuomo's visit to the Southern Tier.   After landing at Binghamton Airport Wednesday morning, the governor  will inspect BAE... more Vestal Fire Fighters Lend Helping Hand VIEW VIDEO December 1, 2012 - Local firefighters are lending a helping hand to assist fellow New Yorkers in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The Vestal Fire Department loaded up a tractor trailer full of various items, including... more Local students take part in blood drive VIEW VIDEO November 29, 2012 - VESTAL -- Students at Vestal High School took time out of their school day to help those in need.   The American Red Cross was at the high school gym and students were welcome to donate a pint of... more Powerball Jackpot VIEW VIDEO November 28, 2012 - What would you do with half-a-billion dollars?  Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot was the second largest in lottery history.   The last powerball winner was drawn on October 6th and the... more Binghamton Nursing Grant Could Help with Nursing Shortage VIEW VIDEO November 27, 2012 - Binghamton University's Decker School of Nursing has received more than three quarters of a million dollars in grant money to address what it calls a nursing shortage.   The two-year grant from... more Taking advantage of Cyber Monday online deals VIEW VIDEO November 26, 2012 - VESTAL --  Find the hustle and bustle of Black Friday too hectic for holiday shopping? Cyber Monday gives people the option to shop from their home online, while saving money with a variety of... more Time Warner Cable Modem Price Outrages Customers VIEW VIDEO November 26, 2012 - VESTAL -- Time Warner Cable is facing two class action lawsuits brought by some of its customers.   Starting early November, Time Warner Cable asked their high speed internet users to pay $3.95... more Teens Camping out at Best Buy VIEW VIDEO November 21, 2012 - The big day for dinner is Thursday, but for eager shoppers-- it can't come soon enough-- Wednesday night, at Best Buy, we found two young teenage boys camping out in front of the store in Vestal. ... more Vestal Passes Budget and New Sewer Rates VIEW VIDEO November 19, 2012 - VESTAL--  The Town of Vestal has passed both it's budget at its new sewer rates Monday evening, and there are increases in both. The sewage rate increase came to about 40%, according to Town... more An Expert In Self Defense Teaches Locals Some Moves VIEW VIDEO November 17, 2012 - Did you ever wonder how you would react if you were assaulted or attacked?  On Saturday in Vestal an expert in self-defense showed locals how to defend themselves in real-life situations.     The... more Thieves Stealing Copper From Homes Damaged From Flood VIEW VIDEO November 17, 2012 - Some of last year's flood victims in Vestal are facing some new challenges as they try to rebuild their damaged homes.     Vestal Police say in the Twin Orchards area thieves are breaking into ... more Copper Plumbing Thefts in Vestal VIEW VIDEO November 16, 2012 - VESTAL -- As if flood victims in Vestal don't have enough to cope with in trying to rebuild damaged homes, now they have to worry about thieves breaking in and stealing copper plumbing.  Police... more BU Students Give Vestal Students a Look at College November 16, 2012 - VESTAL -- Vestal High School students interested in math or science got a real hands-on experience.   Binghamton University students in programs like math, computer science, and biochemistry were... more Personal Energy Production at Kopernik VIEW VIDEO November 16, 2012 - Most of us take energy for granted-- just flip a switch, and an appliance starts humming--and the lights go on.   But  how many of us really think about what it takes to produce the energy needed... more Adoption Hits Home for Vestal Family VIEW VIDEO November 14, 2012 - "One of the expressions is that they weren't born in my belly, they were born in my heart instead," said Julie Roossien. Julie Roossien of Vestal was adopted when she was two months old and she... more Residents Not Happy with Proposed Hike in Vestal Sewage Rates VIEW VIDEO November 14, 2012 - Who's responsible for the proposed big increase in sewage rates for Vestal residents?:   Although  the Binghamton Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Board doesn't technically have anything to do... more White Rose Spa Expands Its Business VIEW VIDEO November 10, 2012 - The White Rose Day Spa has been a small Binghamton business for 10 years, but according to its owner it is now bigger and better and offering unique services to the area.   The Day Spa celebrated... more Groups around the Tier pitch in on Sandy relief effort VIEW VIDEO November 8, 2012 - BROOME CO. -- Just over a year ago, the firehouse on the Vestal Parkway held fellow firefighters from downstate.  Now, it's Vestal's turn to do some traveling. "They stayed for weeks and slept on... more Vestal Businessman Faces Tax Fraud Charges VIEW VIDEO November 8, 2012 - The taxman says a Vestal businessman owes close to a hundred thousand dollars in sales tax. 46 year old Christopher Deprospo owns Amish Woodworks, on Old Vestal Road. New York's Department of... more Election 2012: Towns and Villages Results November 6, 2012 - 2012 Broome and Tioga County Election Results for Towns and Villages as of 11:30pm Tuesday: City of Binghamton Proposal One: YES -- 5,167 -- 58.13% NO -- 3,722 -- 41.87% Town of Binghamton... more Halloween and the DWI Crackdown VIEW VIDEO October 31, 2012 - If your driving is tricky, don't expect a treat from area police. In fact, despite the storm Broome County's Stop DWI Crackdown Program nabbed four DWI drivers, and issued 50 tickets for various... more American Red Cross in Need of Blood VIEW VIDEO October 31, 2012 - The American Red Cross says the effects of Hurricane Sandy downstate and in New Jersey have made the need for blood critical. The organization was at Sam's Club on the Vestal Parkway for a... more 10:00pm Storm Update VIEW VIDEO October 29, 2012 - The full brunt of Hurricane Sandy is being felt down-state at this hour.  In the tier, not much rain yet, but winds are picking up.   Enough to be bringing down some tree limbs and causing power... more On the Vestal Parkway as Sandy Moves Toward Tier VIEW VIDEO October 29, 2012 - Fox 40 positions itself along the Vestal Parkway early Monday evening, with updates, as Hurricane Sandy heads toward the Tier. To learn more, click on the video link... more Vestal Kids Take Part In Make A Difference Day VIEW VIDEO October 27, 2012 - Over at Vestal High School members of the Peace Club invited young children to take part in Make A Difference Day. They helped the kids write letters to firefighters to thank them for their... more Fracking, Tasers Topics at Vestal Board Meeting VIEW VIDEO October 24, 2012 - Still more heated comment in Vestal Thursday night, concerning hydrofracking--   Both pro and anti-fracking groups turned out again to argue why the town should or should not allow fracking in... more Remembering the Legacy of Ed Giegucz: Coach, Father, and Special Education Advocate VIEW VIDEO October 19, 2012 - Ed Giegucz was referred to by many names during his lifetime such as Dad, Coach, and Mr. Giegucz to his students in the Vestal Central School District. He his best known for supporting students on... more Making Progress on Vestal's Budget VIEW VIDEO October 19, 2012 - The Town of Vestal is hacking, sawing, and trimming and chipping away at it's proposed 9.3% proposed property tax hike.   One of the big items being considered for cost savings is the list of the... more Vestal Red Ribbon Day VIEW VIDEO October 19, 2012 - For good life decisions, a red ribbon is what a  group of Vestal High Schoolers were handing out to kids at five different elementary schools. The ribbons are to remind elementary school children... more BU Council Meeting VIEW VIDEO October 19, 2012 - Binghamton University's Council met  on Friday to discuss several initiatives the school is focusing on.   Work is continuing for new campus housing that involves the construction of four... more Vestal Fire Department Budget Right on Target VIEW VIDEO October 16, 2012 - The Vestal Town Board gave a nod of approval Tuesday to its fire department's proposed budget for 20113. According to Fire Chief Pat McPherson, the budget calls for a very slim .0035% increase... more Outman Plans to Withdraw Plea VIEW VIDEO October 16, 2012 - Alan Outman the 23 year old Binghamton man who's already pled guilty to murdering David Fillers wants to withdraw his plea. This according to court clerk. During an appearance in Broome County... more UHS Vestal Denied Tax Exemption by Town VIEW VIDEO October 15, 2012 - The dispute between United Health Services Hospitals, Inc. and the Town of Vestal over UHS's request for tax exemption is heading to court. Vestal denied UHS's request for tax exemption on its... more Castle Gardens Senior Living Upgrades VIEW VIDEO October 12, 2012 - The facelift is complete for the Hearth at Castle Gardens Senior Living Center in Vestal. The six month process included upgrading office space and adding a 2nd floor veranda. The upgrade... more Vestal Students Learn About Fire Safety VIEW VIDEO October 9, 2012 - It was a mix of fun and life-saving lessons as the Vestal Fire Department taught elementary school students about fire safety Tuesday. Firefighters invited students into their trucks to see how... more Vestal High School Hosts Second Annual Agricultural Career Expo VIEW VIDEO October 9, 2012 - VESTAL -- Do you think career in agriculture means spending your days on the farm?  It could, but there are also some other intriguing options, as students at Vestal High School found out today.... more Looking for Budgets Cuts in Vestal VIEW VIDEO October 8, 2012 - A Vestal Town Board work session Monday night left town Supervisor John Schaffer frustrated at the current proposed budget. Schaffer said the board has been working very hard to whittle down a... more Foreclosure Prevention VIEW VIDEO October 4, 2012 - As politicians talk about helping the middle class Vestal homeowners worried about foreclosure got some help from the State's Department of Financial  Services on Thursday.   A mobile command... more SUNY Best Bioenergy VIEW VIDEO October 4, 2012 - Bioenergy was the topic of a SUNY "Best" presentation Thursday morning at BU.     The meeting was a way for those working in the Bioenergy field to share ideas and collaborate on ways to bring a... more Vestal Hopes to Whittle Down Tax Hike VIEW VIDEO October 2, 2012 - Municipalities in Broome County are facing a difficult budget year and the town of Vestal is no exception. The proposed 2013 budget currently calls for a 9.3 percent tax hike and a 560-thousand... more Vestal Man Charged With Public Lewdness & Endangering Welfare of Child VIEW VIDEO September 30, 2012 - A Vestal  man is behind bars for allegedly exposing himself in his car to young children on Central Street in Endicott Saturday afternoon. Authorities have charged 30-year-old Jesse Waldron of... more State Worker Charged With Stealing Scrap Metal September 28, 2012 - A state worker has been accused of stealing scrap metal from a DOT facility, selling it for cash and and pocketing the proceeds.     Authorities say 55-year-old Rocco Ranucci of Vestal was... more Gas Drilling and Real Estate, Taxing Questions Discussed September 27, 2012 - On Thursday night residents in Vestal packed the Public Library.     They were there to hear from 2 experts about the impact gas drilling will have on a homeowner's property value and ability to... more Dan Lamb Talks College Affordability VIEW VIDEO September 27, 2012 - Democratic candidate for Congress, Dan Lamb, was on the Binghamton University campus today talking about ways to make college more affordable for student's. Lamb spoke with a group of students at... more BU Student Running for County Legislature VIEW VIDEO September 27, 2012 - For the second time this election season, a Binghamton University student is running for County Legislature. Anthony Galli, a B.U. Junior, announced that he is running on the Republican ticket in... more Injuries in Four-Car Crash on Parkway VIEW VIDEO September 24, 2012 - According to police, a four-car crash on the Vestal Parkway in front of KFC has left victims injured. Police were not sure how serious the injuries were, but said some victims were transported to... more Vestal Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter VIEW VIDEO September 24, 2012 - A Vestal man has pled guilty to killing the 16-year-old mother of his child. Steven Lipka has pled guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree. Shelby Jenkins was found unresponsive early in the... more Traffic Stop Leads To More Charges For 3 Binghamton Residents VIEW VIDEO September 22, 2012 - A traffic stop in Vestal leads to the arrest of 3 people from Binghamton who are suspects in an armed robbery in Pennsylvania and recent burglaries in the Southern Tier.     Vestal Police stopped... more Achieve Awards Honors Disabled VIEW VIDEO September 21, 2012 - Friday was special night for the  ACHIEVE organization, which serves people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.     It celebrated its 60th anniversary with a dinner dance at... more BU Unveils New Athletic Fields VIEW VIDEO September 21, 2012 - Binghamton University is hoping to improve its own bottom line with Friday's unveiling of its brand new athletic fields.     Nearly two years in the making the baseball, softball, and tennis teams... more Iphone 5 Flying off the Shelves VIEW VIDEO September 21, 2012 - It's been non stop business for At&t on the parkway for its opening day of sales for the new Iphone 5. Customers were steadily flowing in all day to pick up a phone that some had been waiting... more Chuckster's Mitochondrial Fundraiser VIEW VIDEO September 20, 2012 - VESTAL -- Every 30 minutes a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10.  It's a disease that can affect any organ of the body and reduces the ability to produce energy, causing... more Bank Robbery Arrest VIEW VIDEO September 18, 2012 - A man from Lisle is facing Federal charges, accused of two bank robberies in Broome County. Investigators also believe Samuel Parrotti may be responsible for two other robberies in Pennsylvania... more Vestal Budget Strategy: Zero-Based VIEW VIDEO September 18, 2012 - A new approach to balancing the books in the Town of Vestal. Supervisor John Schaffer is going to use zero based budgeting. What does that mean? Instead of using previous budget figures to... more Arrest in Endicott Domestic Dispute VIEW VIDEO September 18, 2012 - Investigators say an Endicott man pushed his girlfriend out of her moving pick-up truck. Police say William Wellman went to his girlfriends residence in the Town of Maine, kicked in the door,... more National Pipes and Plastic Protest VIEW VIDEO September 17, 2012 - Last week, residents of West Endicott were invited to visit National Pipe and Plastics Plant....   Management hoped the visit would make residents more agreeable to the company's plans to move ... more Speed Limit on Vestal Rail Trail Following Accident VIEW VIDEO September 17, 2012 - Next time you bike on the Rail Trail, make sure to maintain a safe speed. Vestal Police are enforcing a 10 miles per hour speed limit on the trail after an accident  earlier this month. James... more National Pipe & Plastics Meet with Concerned Residents VIEW VIDEO September 14, 2012 - West Endicott residents with environmental, traffic, and home value concerns met with National Pipe and Plastics CEO David Culbertson at the Company's Vestal headquarters. Cameras weren't allowed... more Mirabito Energy Products Celebrates 85 Years of Serving Customers VIEW VIDEO September 14, 2012 - You may have seen the beautiful Bass Boat on Vestal Parkway across from BU.      Mirabito Energy Products was raffling off the Delo Boat as part of its Customer Appreciation Day.  The company was... more Business "Start-up" Weekend Planned VIEW VIDEO September 12, 2012 - Do you have an idea for a start-up business? People who live in the Binghamton area are encouraged to enter the start-up weekend contest. It begins on November 9th. Participants will have... more Students & Local Dems Glued To DNC VIEW VIDEO September 6, 2012 - The enthusiasm of the Democratic National Convention was contagious at Binghamton University Thursday evening.   A very excited crowd of around 200 students was on hand to watch the convention on... more Storm Rips Through Tier September 6, 2012 - Storm damage and power outages being reported in several spots in the Greater Binghamton area Thursday night. Sherilyn DeHard, of Ross Hill Road in Vestal told Fox 40 that the storm came upon them... more Severe Weather Hits Southern Tier September 6, 2012 - Storm damage and power outages being reported in several spots in the Greater Binghamton area. "If it wasn't a tornado, had to be pretty close to it...." The woman you just heard was outside... more Alan Outman Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder VIEW VIDEO September 5, 2012 - A guilty plea in a shocking New Years Day murder. Wednesday 23-year-old Alan Outman pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder. His victim was 21-year-old David Fillers, of Dickinson. Fillers was... more The Youth Movement: Freshman move-in day at BU VIEW VIDEO August 30, 2012 - VESTAL -- More than 2,500 freshman moved into Binghamton University Thursday.  Many of those students were born in 1994, which also happened to be a pretty good year for something else. Forrest... more Police: Friends Cashed Bad Checks for Pal VIEW VIDEO August 30, 2012 - If  a friend or acquaintance asks you to cash a check for them: be careful.   Police in Vestal say several pals of Nicholas Brown learned that the hard way. Investigators say the Binghamton man... more Local Businesses Prepare For B.U. Students VIEW VIDEO August 30, 2012 - Classes for B.U. students start on Tuesday. And that's good news for some local businesses who are hoping to cash in. Long-time stores like Mondo books, which is across from campus, are ready... more Historic Rail Trail Landmark Gets Face-lift VIEW VIDEO August 27, 2012 - An iconic staple along the popular Rail Trail in Vestal will soon get a face-lift at no cost to the taxpayers. Monday night, the Vestal Town Board approved a leasing agreement with M Squared, a... more BU's Resident Assistants Learn Fire Safety VIEW VIDEO August 27, 2012 - Monday afternoon, Resident Assistants (RA's) and Resident Directors (RD's) at Binghamton University participated in the Annual Fire Safety Training Session. Residential Life and the Vestal Fire... more Former Harlem Globetrotter Visits Binghamton VIEW VIDEO August 26, 2012 - He dazzled basketball audiences for over 20 years with his magic and fun personality.      On Sunday the former Harlem Globetrotter who's now an ordained Minister was in Binghamton speaking at... more Fox40 First in Tier with HD News VIEW VIDEO August 19, 2012 - Fox40 News broke Binghamton broadcasting barriers Sunday night. The Sunday 10:00PM newscast was the first time folks in the Southern Tier watched local news in the Binghamton market in high... more Contract Dispute Between Direct TV and Northwest Broadcasting VIEW VIDEO August 17, 2012 - Many of our viewers have been wondering about what's going on with Fox 40 News and Direct TV.   Direct TV viewers already know that Direct TV is not carrying Fox 40 programming at this time that's... more Seven arrested in crystal meth drug bust VIEW VIDEO August 16, 2012 - KIRKWOOD --  Three Southern Tier residents are behind bars after a drug investigation that took more than a year. "This investigation extends beyond the area of the Southern Tier," said John... more Naked Man Hospitalized After Running into Traffic VIEW VIDEO August 16, 2012 - What had onlookers giggling at first along the Vestal Parkway Thursday, turned quickly into a serious matter.     Shortly after 5 p.m. police received a call that a man was walking naked along the... more Police:Thieves Stole Steel From Vestal Highway Department VIEW VIDEO August 15, 2012 - Investigators say a team of thieves spent a month stealing sewer parts from the Vestal Highway Department from their property at 1801 Glenwood Road after hours. The Vestal Police Department, with... more New Sub Shop on Parkway VIEW VIDEO August 14, 2012 - A national sandwich chain has opened it's first location in the Binghamton area. Jimmy John's opened on the Vestal Parkway on Tuesday.  The restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches and... more Couple Arrested for Stealing Trailer VIEW VIDEO August 14, 2012 - Vestal Police have arrested a couple they say admitted to stealing a camper from Nick's Marine by using bolt cutters to enter the property. 39-year-old David Ranck of Chenango Forks, and... more Star Gazers Hoping for a Clear Night August 13, 2012 - Monday night was one of the last nights to see the Perseids meteor shower.  Kopernik Observatory in Vestal had their doors open late to the public for anyone wanting wish upon a shoot star. The... more Kopernik; Perseid's Viewing, Climate Change Forum VIEW VIDEO August 13, 2012 - People who want to learn about climate change will have a chance later this month. The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center is holding a Climate Expo on Saturday, August 25th. Families are... more Strong Storm Hits Vestal VIEW VIDEO August 9, 2012 - VESTAL -- It was a stormy evening in the Southern Tier.  It all started around 4pm, when a hot humid day ended with a bang! A tree fell on a house and an electrical line on Echo Road in Vestal.... more National Night Out Across the Southern Tier VIEW VIDEO August 7, 2012 - Tuesday was a beautiful evening for meeting neighbors and fighting crime as part of National Night Out. National Night Out events are held throughout the country in more than 15,000 communities. ... more Binghamton Sikh Community Reacts to Wisconsin Tragedy VIEW VIDEO August 7, 2012 - A full beard and a turban are the most distinguished physical features of a male who practices Sikhism.  There are about 15 families in the Binghamton area who practice the monotheistic religion... more Hiker with Vestal Connections Still Missing in New Hampshire VIEW VIDEO August 1, 2012 - According to a WMUR-TV in New Hampshire, the search for a missing hiker who used to live in Vestal was called off Tuesday. 72-year-old Hugh Armstrong disappeared one week ago while on vacation in... more National Pipe and Plastic Variance Decision VIEW VIDEO July 31, 2012 - A very quick meeting Monday night in the Town of Union lasting less than two minutes in fact. The subject was National Pipe and Plastics' plan to expand its business to a new location in the Town... more United Way Grant Awards VIEW VIDEO July 31, 2012 - 8 local non-profit organizations that help populations like young people and the disables will be granted over $70,000. The announcement was made Monday by the United Way of Broome County and the... more Storm Clean Up in Vestal VIEW VIDEO July 27, 2012 - Although the skies were clear Friday night-- a lot of streets and yards were not.  Tom Allen was in Vestal for a look at what still has to be cleaned up, more than 24 hours after the... more Vestal Doctor To Perform Eye Surgery On Premature Babies VIEW VIDEO July 27, 2012 - Retinopathy of Prematurity or "ROP" is a vision-threatening condition that affects premature babies.     Now an Opthamologist in Vestal says he' s the first eye doctor in the Southern Tier to... more Storm Update-Two Tornadoes Confirmed in Southern Tier VIEW VIDEO July 27, 2012 - Two confirmed e-f-1 tornadoes and a microburst in the Southern Tier.     After assessing the damage done by yesterday's destructive storms the National Weather Service in Binghamton has confirmed... more Police Still Searching for Hit and Run Suspect VIEW VIDEO July 27, 2012 - While Vestal Police continue to look for a driver who hit a motorcyclist, the man who was on the bike says drivers need to be more cautious. William Hughes spoke with Fox 40 Friday about the... more Vestal Family Has Close Call After Tree Falls On Home VIEW VIDEO July 26, 2012 - There were several unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Vestal where damage was some of the heaviest in the area. Tom Allen was in that town for a look at that damage and the ordeal of some Vestal... more Strong Storms Tear Across the State VIEW VIDEO July 26, 2012 - A fierce storm tears across the Southern Tier producing damaging straight line winds and reports of tornadoes. We have unconfirmed reports of a tornado at the mall in Elmira. Closer to home... more Police Seek Driver in Hit and Run VIEW VIDEO July 25, 2012 - The Vestal Police Department is looking for the public's help finding a hit and run driver who injured a motorcyclist.   The accident happened Tuesday evening around 5:30 pm. The biker was... more National Pipe Protest in Endicott VIEW VIDEO July 25, 2012 - It's still hot in Endicott-- heated emotions among residents who still don't want National Pipe and Plastic relocating from Vestal to West Endicott.   Wednesday night, a large group of them met at... more Vestal Man Indicted with Manslaughter in the First Degree July 24, 2012 - A grand jury indites a 20 year old vestal man with manslaughter for the killing of Shelby Jenkins. Steven Lipka has been charged with the crime. 16-year-old Shelby was found dead at Lipka's... more Bradford County DA Says No Reason To Reopen Vestal Man's Case VIEW VIDEO July 20, 2012 - NO REASON AT THIS POINT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION. THAT'S THE POSITION OF BRADFORD COUNTY'S DISTRICT ATTORNEY,  REGARDING THE ALLEGED POLICE BEATING OF A VESTAL MAN. "There's no credible... more Increased Moviehouse Security Following Colorado Shootings VIEW VIDEO July 20, 2012 - Moviehouses across the country have increased security following the mass shootings in Colorado at the premier showing of the new Batman movie. But there was no increased police presence at the AMC... more How well do incoming BU students know Binghamton? VIEW VIDEO July 12, 2012 - VESTAL -- Students come from all over to attend SUNY Binghamton and they all have a reason for coming to BU, but just how much do incoming students really know about the city sitting outside the... more Robbery at Hess Mart Leads to Foot Chase VIEW VIDEO July 10, 2012 - A robbery Monday night at the Hess Mart on Vestal Avenue did not go as planned. The robber entered the store around 11:45, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the cash register. But when... more Felt as Art & Therapy VIEW VIDEO July 9, 2012 - "This repetitive poking, this chit, chit, chit, chit sound. It's so simple and it's so primal and it's so basic. And it connects with your breath and connects with your pulse and it helps to just... more Go Green Institute VIEW VIDEO July 9, 2012 - James Edwards, a Vestal student going into the 8th grade, was getting more than just a physical workout Monday afternoon. He was also exercising his mind by riding a bicycle, hooked to an electric... more Residents In Twin Orchards Neighborhood in Vestal Hold Block Party To Celebrate Recovery After Flood VIEW VIDEO June 30, 2012 - Its been a long 10 months for many residents of the Twin Orchards neighborhood in Vestal.  Their community was one of the hardest hit after last year's flood.  While some of the residents were not... more Craving Cookies? New Vestal Cafe May Hit the Spot VIEW VIDEO June 28, 2012 - Cookie Monsters can now curb their cravings at the Nestle Tollhouse Cafe by Chip in the Vestal Parkway East Shopping Center. The cafe has  ice cream, coffee, cakes and of course...cookies! "We... more Former Police Officer says Beating was Unjustified VIEW VIDEO June 27, 2012 - A Vestal family says their son was the victim of police brutality in Pennsylvania and it was caught on video. Now a former Pennsylvania police officer has created a documentary on the incident and... more Vestal School Board Firm, Senator's Portrait Stays VIEW VIDEO June 26, 2012 - Tuesday night's Vestal School Board meeting was standing room only with students, teachers, parents, alumni, and Vestal community members for round two of a raging debate concerning Tennessee Senator... more Vestal Family Says Videotape Shows Police Brutality VIEW VIDEO June 26, 2012 - Frank and Joan Leone are looking at pictures in their Vestal home remembering their son. And there is an image the family says they can't get out of their heads. This is YouTube video of the day... more Dollars for Scholars Tournament VIEW VIDEO June 26, 2012 - Twelve teams of golfers played for a great cause at the Geneganslet Golf Course in Greene on Tuesday. Blustering winds aside, participants tee'd off to help raise money for the Vestal Dollars for... more New Facility for Vestal Nursing Center VIEW VIDEO June 22, 2012 - A new home for the Vestal Nursing Center, whose Vestal Road site suffered extensive damage from last September's flood. The center announced Friday it will build a new facility on Sheedy Road in... more Plants Donated to Vestal Rail Trail VIEW VIDEO June 21, 2012 - The next time you visit the Vestal Rail trail you may notice some new additions. Workers are planting a new garden next to the Rounds Coal House on the Vestal Rail Trail. Some walkers on the trail... more Boys & Girls Club Holds Golf Tournament to Help Fund Programs June 21, 2012 - A number of golfers braved the heat on the links Thursday for a great cause   The Binghamton Boys & Girls Club held their 29th Annual Golf Tournament at Vestal Hills Country Club.  The... more Mayor: Floral Park Pool Could be Open By Thursday Afternoon VIEW VIDEO June 20, 2012 - Wednesday was a perfect day to go swimming, but the Floral Park Pool in Johnson City was still closed. The pool was shut after chlorine levels got out of control earlier this month, sending... more Sizzling Start to Summer VIEW VIDEO June 20, 2012 - We tied the record for heat Wednesday but found people out and about  enjoying the weather but also protecting themselves. It's a day George Allen and his grandchildren have been waiting for.... more Local Car Dealership Hosts Humane Society Adopt-a-Thon VIEW VIDEO June 20, 2012 - While one normally heads off to a car dealership in hopes of purchasing a hot new ride, Wednesday at Matthews Auto Group one could simultaneously peruse the selection of Humane Society pets up for... more Police: Man Served Alcohol to Minors Just Hours Before Vestal Teen's Murder VIEW VIDEO June 19, 2012 - There was a new development in the investigation involving the murder of a Vestal teen Tuesday, and it came on the day of her viewing:   A 41-year old Vestal man, Keith Cleveland is arrested,... more Vestal Man Arrested: Accused of Providing Liquor to Murdered Teen and Accused Killer June 19, 2012 - We now know more about what police believe happened in the hours before 16-year-old Shelby Jenkins was strangled, allegedly at the hands of her child's father. Vestal Police say that on Wednesday... more Vestal Teen was Strangled VIEW VIDEO June 15, 2012 - More details emerging following the murder of a teenage girl, and the arrest of her 19 year old boyfriend. Under arrest for Second Degree Murder is Steven Lipka.  He was the boyfriend of the... more State Money For a Vestal Nursing Home VIEW VIDEO June 15, 2012 - A Vestal nursing home is getting more than nine million dollars from the state.   The money is going to Vestal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Old Vestal Road. The funding is from one of... more Man charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in Vestal VIEW VIDEO June 14, 2012 - VESTAL -- A 19-year old man was charged with murder Thursday in the killing of a 16-year-old girl. What started out as an investigation into a suspicious death Thursday morning has turned into an... more Sen. Campfield reacts to Vestal Controversy over his Portrait VIEW VIDEO June 14, 2012 - Following the huge controversy in Vestal over his portrait hanging in Vestal High School's Wall of Fame, Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield reacted Thursday. At Tuesday's Board of Education... more Authorities Take Children from Dirty House VIEW VIDEO June 14, 2012 - Officials say they were warned--but failed to clean up the house--and now, their two children have been taken by authorities:   The parents,  25-year old Michael Woodruff, nd 22-year old Kimberly... more Controversy Over Wall Of Fame Inductee at Vestal High School VIEW VIDEO June 12, 2012 - Despite objections from Vestal High School Alumni, students, teachers, parents and concerned citizens, Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield's portrait will stay put in the school's Wall of Fame.... more Police Academy for Kids June 11, 2012 - Vestal's first ever Youth Police Academy will take place this summer.     The program will be based on a real police academy. It will include physical fitness training and education on a... more Police Looking for Woman Who Stole Several Credit Cards VIEW VIDEO June 11, 2012 - Police are looking for a woman seen leaving the Target store on the Vestal Parkway back on May 22nd. Investigators believe she used three credit cards that were stolen from a vehicle parked... more Residents in Southern Tier Take Part In Triathlon VIEW VIDEO June 10, 2012 - Sunday was a beautiful day to get out and exercise and at the Jewish Community Center they did just that.     The first annual "Why Not Tri" was held at the JCC. It's a triathlon with shorter... more Kids Build And Launch Their Own Rockets VIEW VIDEO June 9, 2012 - The best way to teach kids about science and engineering is to give them hands on experience.     On Saturday over one hundred and twenty students of various ages were building and launching... more Vestal fracking forum compares New York to Texas standards VIEW VIDEO June 6, 2012 - VESTAL --  When it comes to big oil rigs, Texas comes to mind, but a former gas company manager says New York's fracking regulations leave a lot to be desired. "They're not good regs, they're not... more New UHS Facility Adds 3t Magnet VIEW VIDEO June 6, 2012 - What weighs more than 16,000 pounds, and needs a very large space to make an entrance? Wednesday the UHS facility in Vestal opened its wall, to make room for the MRI magnet: --weighing over 8 tons... more Drug warnings after Colas incident VIEW VIDEO June 6, 2012 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- On Monday, the prosecution in the case of Vestal native and Virginia beach police officer Bradley Colas agreed not to prosecute. Colas was charges with attempted murder after... more Transit of Venus Across the Sun VIEW VIDEO June 5, 2012 - On Tuesday, the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center (KOSC) was open for an unusual astronomical event called the Transit of Venus.  During that time, Venus traveled between Earth and the Sun,... more Bradley Colas Freed VIEW VIDEO June 5, 2012 - A Vestal native and Virginia Beach police officer is a free man Tuesday night after prosecutors in Virginia decline to pursue attempted murder charges. Bradley Colas attacked two firefighters who... more Motorcyclist Dead Two Weeks After Accident VIEW VIDEO June 4, 2012 - The motorcyclist who sustained massive head injuries in a collision with a car in Vestal two weeks ago, has died. Charles Illg, 52, of Brackney, Pennsylvania, was struck at the intersection of... more Food and Fun at 39th Annual Greek Festival VIEW VIDEO June 1, 2012 - The 39th annual Greek Festival is underway at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Vestal. The four-day festival lasts through Sunday. and you don't have to be Greek to enjoy the dancing,... more Right to Life Group Plans Pregnancy Resource Center VIEW VIDEO May 31, 2012 - The Broome County Right to Life Committee is trying to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a pregnancy resource center in Vestal.  The group has already bought a building at 155 Front... more Vestal HS Supports Alum Struck by Drunk Driver VIEW VIDEO May 31, 2012 - "Concert in the Courtyard"... a fundraiser for a Vestal High School alum who was hit by a drunk driver. The bar-b-que and concert raised money for Ariel Hendricks' medical bills. She was struck by... more Rare Spontaneous Combustion Sparks Fire at Popular Pizzeria VIEW VIDEO May 29, 2012 - Investigators said spontaneous combustion started the fire at Nirchi's Pizza on the Vestal Parkway in Vestal. Flames were coming from the back of the building around 10:00PM Monday... more Lightning + Chain Reaction Causes Vestal House Fire VIEW VIDEO May 29, 2012 - Investigators said lightning caused a fire at 3612 Pinecrest Road in Vestal Tuesday afternoon. According to police, a lightning bolt hit a pine tree behind the house.  The spark then traveled down... more Fire at Nirchi's Pizza in Vestal May 28, 2012 - Around 10:00PM Monday night a fire broke out at Nirchi's Pizza on the Vestal Parkway in Vestal. The area was full of smoke when Fox40 arrived on the scene. The flames were coming from the back... more Honoring Our Fallen Veterans VIEW VIDEO May 26, 2012 - When asked most people will say our flag represents our country. However, on Saturday each of these flags embodies the men and women who served to protect it.  The Vestal American Legion decorated... more Vestal Post Planting Flags VIEW VIDEO May 23, 2012 - Members of the Vestal American Legion are looking for volunteers to help decorate Vestal Hills Cemetery.   The group places nearly 3,000 American flags around the cemetery starting Saturday... more Award For Kopernik Science Center VIEW VIDEO May 21, 2012 - Binghamton University and Kopernik Observatory announced a two thousand dollar award to the science center this afternoon.   The award is the result of a partnership with the university, Manley's... more Graduation Day At Binghamton University VIEW VIDEO May 20, 2012 - After four years of pouring over text books, agonizing over papers and stressing about exams, graduation day is finally here. "It's very surreal that four years went by as quickly as it did," said... more Stories Shared at Relay for Life VIEW VIDEO May 19, 2012 - "Well we're at the Relay For Life for Western Broome at Sammon Field. We like to say Relay for Life is the world's largest support group," said Amy Payne the Senior Director of Special Events.... more The Genetics of Horse Racing VIEW VIDEO May 17, 2012 - VESTAL -- Breeding has long been an important part of the fastest two minutes in sports, but even then there's still a chance an owner doesn't know what they are getting. A Binghamton University... more Local Anti-Fracking Group Reacts to Vermont Ban on Drilling Technique VIEW VIDEO May 17, 2012 - Reaction Thursday night to Vermont's decision to ban hydrofracking--   Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed the ban Wednesday, making Vermont the first state to ban fracking. A number of New... more Voters say "Yes" to Area School Budgets May 15, 2012 - Tuesday night New Yorkers cast their vote whether to pass or fail their school district's 2012-2013 budget, and voters in the Southern Tier are supportive of their school's budget. Binghamton... more Pro Fracking Group Follows Anti-Drilling Petition Presentation VIEW VIDEO May 10, 2012 - Wednesday night, VerSE presented the Vestal Town Board with a petition of 1600 signatures asking for a moratorium on fracking. Thursday night, at Cayton Avenue Elementary School, the Vestal Gas... more Matthews Renovation Celebrated VIEW VIDEO May 10, 2012 - A local auto dealer got a new look, thanks to a recent renovation.  Matthews Chevrolet in Vestal celebrated the re-opening of the dealership with a ribbon cutting. The Matthews Auto Group... more Rocket Launch for Students at Kopernik VIEW VIDEO May 10, 2012 - Hundreds of Tioga County Sixth Graders looked to the skies Thursday at the Kopernik Observatory.   The highlight of Space Day was a rocket launch under the watchful eye of students from Tioga... more Vestal Residents Hand in Petitions Against Hydrofracking VIEW VIDEO May 9, 2012 - Vestal residents who oppose hydrofracking continue to push for a ban or at least a moratorium on gas drilling within their town's limits. On Wednesday members of VerSE presented 500 names on a... more Journalist John Stossel Speaks At BU VIEW VIDEO May 6, 2012 - John Stossel has been a journalist for over 40 years. During that time he's co-anchored the News Magazine Show 20/ 20 and now hosts his own show called "Stossel" on Fox Business Network.  On Sunday... more Binghamton Faces Threat of Lawsuit over Fracking Ban VIEW VIDEO May 4, 2012 - An attorney representing pro-drilling stakeholders is getting ready to sue the city of Binghamton over its fracking ban. Two weeks ago, Ken Kamlet from Hinman, Howard, and Kattel demanded the city... more Troops Get Taste of Home Overseas VIEW VIDEO May 2, 2012 - "Chewy granola bars, snack bars, protein bars, those are something that are always very helpful and very useful for them." Every month since 2007 Chuck Yoko has filled boxes like these with... more VERSE Members Look for Ways to Ban Fracking in Vestal VIEW VIDEO April 30, 2012 - Could and should Vestal shut out fracking through local land use laws? The answer to both questions was "yes"  Monday night, at a meeting of fracking opponents: Craig Stevens says he got a... more Over 1500 Walkers Take Steps To Raise Money VIEW VIDEO April 29, 2012 - Sunday was a beautiful day to walk for a cause.     Over fifteen hundred Southern Tier residents slipped on their sneakers and went to Binghamton University for the heart walk.  It's the American... more Residents Attend Jewish Ethnic Festival VIEW VIDEO April 29, 2012 - The Jewish Community Center in Vestal was transformed into the lower east side of Manhattan on Sunday.   It was all a part of the Jewish Ethnic Festival. The event which was open to the public... more Weis Markets Makes Large Donation To American Heart Association. VIEW VIDEO April 28, 2012 - Learning to eat right is an important part of remaining healthy.  That requires making the right choices when it comes to shopping for your food.   On Saturday customers at the Weis Supermarket... more Former Local Astronaut Pays A Visit To A Middle School VIEW VIDEO April 28, 2012 - What would it be like to fly onboard the space shuttle?  Most people would say it sounds pretty cool.  Today former Astronaut and Vestal high school graduate Daniel Bursch paid a visit to the Vestal... more A Floodwall Mural Is Painted In Downtown Binghamton VIEW VIDEO April 28, 2012 - When you think of the September floods the words Hope, Rebuilding and Helping Hands may come to mind.     On Saturday those words were put into artwork, as students painted a flood wall mural at... more Local Students React To Possible Tuition Increase VIEW VIDEO April 27, 2012 - Meanwhile, some students here in the Southern Tier are not happy with the possible increase in their student loan payments. They feel that college is already expensive enough and that even though... more BU's Enrollment Plan For 2020 Will Add Students VIEW VIDEO April 27, 2012 - Despite worries about student loans, BU's plan to add to its student enrollment will begin this fall.   School President Harvey Stenger says BU will admit an additional 400-500 students per year,... more A Conference On Childhood Obesity VIEW VIDEO April 27, 2012 - Childhood obesity is a national epidemic and it's a challenge to reverse. Scholars, service practitioners and health professionals discussed the problem on Friday at a Binghamton University... more Dermatology Office Expanding VIEW VIDEO April 26, 2012 - A local dermatology office is getting a much needed expansion.   Southern Tier Dermatology in Vestal will soon be moving to their new location at 333 Hooper Road in Endwell. This new space is... more Hundreds of Vestal Residents Hope for FEMA Buyouts VIEW VIDEO April 24, 2012 - Hundreds of people and lots of heartbreak: That's what filled a room in Vestal Tuesday night. Flood victims labored through the next steps in the paperwork they have to submit for FEMA flood... more Fire Departments Looking For More Volunteers VIEW VIDEO April 21, 2012 - Volunteer firefighters are needed across New York State.    This weekend fire departments are holding recruitment drives in an effort to increase its membership. They're offering tours of the... more Million Dollar Antique Show VIEW VIDEO April 20, 2012 - How can you be hundreds of years old--and still look like a million bucks?     No, we're not talking about Mick. We're talking about all the neat items that are on display and up for sale this... more Parkway Crash VIEW VIDEO April 20, 2012 - A two-car accident on the Vestal Parkway Friday afternoon sent one person to the hospital. Vestal Police and fire crews responded to the crash in the Four Corners area of the parkway, which took... more Day of Energy Innovation at BU VIEW VIDEO April 17, 2012 - Binghamton University's first ever Energy Innovation Day featured a major contribution.   Iberdrola U.S.A., the parent company of NYSEG, is donating $100,000 over the next three years to the... more Lower Levy for Vestal Central School District VIEW VIDEO April 16, 2012 - While many school districts are having to try to pass higher tax levys than in years past, in Vestal, the district is coming in with a lower number .   Vestal's board of education met this... more International Space Station Flies Over Binghamton VIEW VIDEO April 13, 2012 - It was the perfect night to head out to the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center.   An excited crowd gathered on the lawn of the Observatory Friday evening as the International Space Station... more Binghamton University Fashion Show VIEW VIDEO April 13, 2012 - Some local talent took to the stage at Binghamton University Friday night.   The talent show was to raise money for local flood victims, and also to give those who hope they have the stuff that... more Bricks4Kidz Reopens at New Location, Following Flood VIEW VIDEO April 13, 2012 - The September floods forced Bricks4Kidz to shut down just two months after opening in Johnson City.   They now have a new location at 1708 Vestal Parkway East.  On Friday, local officials... more Electronic Waste Regulations VIEW VIDEO April 12, 2012 - Binghamton is reminding residents about the electronic waste law that went into effect New Year's Day. The law restricts the disposing of electronic waste, including computers, computer equipment,... more BU Halts Fraternity and Sorority Pledging VIEW VIDEO April 12, 2012 - VESTAL -- Binghamton University has suspended all fraternity and sorority pledging due to ongoing investigations into hazing. Presidents of Greek organizations were emailed Wednesday night and... more Copper Wire Stolen from Hallstead Warehouse VIEW VIDEO April 11, 2012 - Thieves steal 8,000 pounds of copper wire from a warehouse in Hallstead. The facility belongs to ECO international, which is based in Vestal. The thieves apparently also took a wire stripper, a... more Trial Date Set in "Antibiotic" Case VIEW VIDEO April 11, 2012 - We have new information on the case of the Vestal native and Virginia Beach police officer charged in the attempted murder of two firefighters. The defense attorney for Bradley Colas says a June... more Antiobiotic Defense in Attempted Murder VIEW VIDEO April 10, 2012 - When Virginia Beach Police officer and Vestal Native Bradley Colas stabbed and shot at a pair of firefighters after Colas crashed his car on the morning of March 4th - the question was why. Colas... more Hunting for Treasure in Vestal VIEW VIDEO April 10, 2012 - Treasure hunting may be an age-old activity, but trading cash for items you may have otherwise thrown out is far from going out of style. The Treasure Hunters are in Vestal. Andrea Loren has... more Patricia Crowe Receives Maximum Sentence VIEW VIDEO April 5, 2012 - The maximum sentence: That's what was handed on Thursday to a  44- year-old Binghamton woman who seriously injured another woman while driving drunk. Patricia Crowe was sentenced to two and... more Organization Enlists Citizens to Monitor Streams VIEW VIDEO April 2, 2012 - Are you concerned about how gas drilling could affect local streams? One group is encouraging volunteers to help monitor stream quality. The Community Science Institute is based in... more Last Minute Lottery Sales Brisk VIEW VIDEO March 30, 2012 - It was just an hour to go before the Mega-Millions Lottery drawing--set for 11PM Friday.  And the deadline for buying  tickets  was ten o'clock--   Right up to that deadline, folks were... more Farm to Fork a Growing Trend VIEW VIDEO March 28, 2012 - As Niechelle Wade of Sunny Hill Farms in Whitney Point brings her produce to local farmers markets, she's noticed a trend. "We certainly are seeing growing numbers of all different kids of... more A Virtual Relief for Parkinson's Patients VIEW VIDEO March 28, 2012 - Imagine a visit to the doctor's office as easy as getting in front of your computer, instead of getting into your car.  A revolutionary use of telemedicine is making this a reality for some patients... more Vestal Group Will Foot Bill for Derby Site Cleanup VIEW VIDEO March 28, 2012 - The shell of a burned out building is finally getting cleaned up on Water Street in Binghamton and the city is getting out from under a six-figure bill. The old Derby Fashion Outlet building... more Seminar Looks at the Future of Health Care in New York VIEW VIDEO March 27, 2012 - Tuesday evening in Vestal the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties held a program looking at health care and long term care issues.     The audience at the Vestal Public Library... more Open House For Flood Victims Seeking Recovery Help March 26, 2012 - For people who still have questions following September's brutal flood, an open house is being held Tuesday for impacted residents. Broome County Executive Debbie Preston is hosting the open house... more Car Wreck on Rt. 201 North Causes Traffic Jam VIEW VIDEO March 23, 2012 - Traffic was at a stand-still for more than an hour Thursday night after a car and a pick-up truck collided along Rt.201 North, off the Vestal parkway, over the River Bridge, before the fly-over in... more A Dearth of Women and Minority Businesses VIEW VIDEO March 20, 2012 - Gina Curcio has run her family's printing business for the last nine years. But a month ago she took a step that could change her business forever. She has certified Curcio Printing as a Minority... more Taken Down in Vestal, Fracking Posters To Go on Tour VIEW VIDEO March 16, 2012 - A hydrofracking poster contest will go on tour after it was removed from Vestal schools. The group that sponsored the student contest says the exhibit,  featuring the all nine entries, will... more Vestal Gas Coalition Says Town Drilling Ban Not Necessary March 16, 2012 - A response Friday, from the other side of the gas drilling debate in Vestal-- Earlier in the week, Fox 40 News  showed the VeRSE group, which went to town hall armed with a petition containing a... more Warm Winter Cuts Maple Production VIEW VIDEO March 15, 2012 - "This is our woods where we generally get - this time of year we'd be producing maple syrup. But all these lines right now are dry," said Michael Blachek of Sugar Creek Maple. A walk through... more Anti-Fracking Group Presents Petition, Calls for Ban in Vestal VIEW VIDEO March 14, 2012 - Fracking opponents filled Vestal Town Hall Wednesday evening-- armed with a petition to ban gas drilling in the town-- along with lots of arguments why the town should listen: The group calls... more Hydrofracking Poster Contest Causes Controversy VIEW VIDEO March 14, 2012 - A high school art contest is drawn into the debate over gas drilling.  However, Vestal school officials say that politics is beside the point.  The poster contest features art from sixth... more Holocaust Survivor Provides Living Lesson for Students VIEW VIDEO March 14, 2012 - Vestal High School students got a living lesson from one of history's greatest tragedies. Holocaust survivor Dina Jacobsen spoke to the students on Wednesday. She's been making presentations... more Vestal Woman Shares Her Insight on Organ Donation VIEW VIDEO March 13, 2012 - A Vestal woman knows all too well that organ donation can mean a second chance at life. Liz DeVivo was diagnosed with scleroderma, an auto immune disease. It took a heart and double-lung... more The Jewish Community Center Celebrates Purim VIEW VIDEO March 11, 2012 - The Jewish Community Center hosted its annual Purim Festival today.  The event kicked off the most festive holiday of the Jewish calendar. The carnival was filled with mini action heroes and... more Three Car Crash Sends at Least One Person to Hospital VIEW VIDEO March 10, 2012 - At least one person was sent to the hospital after being involved in a three car accident on Vestal Parkway.  The accident happened around ten thirty Saturday morning in front of the entrance to the... more Dr. Suess is 108 Years Old! March 2, 2012 - Vestal students celebrated a very special birthday on Friday - Dr. Suess' 108th!   And to  mark the occasion, they took part in a reading of "The Lorax". It's a tale of a creature trying to... more Former Nurse Arrested At Willow Point Nursing Home VIEW VIDEO March 1, 2012 - A former nurse at Willow Point Nursing Home is accused of stealing drugs from the facility. Anne Comerota, 48, is accused of stealing 18 doses of morphine/roxanol from the facility between October... more Vestal Grad Appears in Kelly Clarkson Music Video VIEW VIDEO February 29, 2012 - A Vestal student, her school and her friends can be seen in a recently released Kelly Clarkson music video. Amy Hogan entered the singer's contest to appear in the video of her hit song "What... more National Free Pancake Day! VIEW VIDEO February 28, 2012 - While many people enjoyed pancakes last week for Fat Tuesday, others ate them up in Vestal during IHOP's National Pancake day.       Free short stacks were being in exchange for a donation to the... more Endicott Boy Killed in Crash VIEW VIDEO February 27, 2012 - An 11-year-old Endicott boy who died in a car crash in Pennsylvania Sunday is being remembered.     Monday evening you could see a memorial of flowers for Daniel Edsell along Route 267 just over... more Gas Prices VIEW VIDEO February 24, 2012 - As Fox 40 News has been been reporting for the past few days-- the price per gallon of gasoline continues to climb. Friday night, in Binghamton and along the Vestal Parkway, we found the price of... more Locally-Composed Opera At Vestal School VIEW VIDEO February 24, 2012 - Elementary students in Vestal got a taste of the  opera Friday. The Tri-Cities Opera performed "Seasons in the Glen" at the African Road Elementary School. The opera was written by Owego... more Fracking Debate in Vestal VIEW VIDEO February 22, 2012 - It was standing room only in Vestal on Wednesday evening, where activists are trying to ban gas drilling. Vestal Residents for Safe Energy are pushing for the ban and say they have almost a... more Vestal Flood Buyouts VIEW VIDEO February 22, 2012 - People in Vestal whose homes were ruined by the flood can now apply for a buyout from FEMA. Under the plan, FEMA will pay 75% of the home's fair market value. Local governments are allowed to... more Deadline Approaching for Flood Buy-out Registration in Vestal VIEW VIDEO February 16, 2012 - A reminder  that time is running out for Vestal residents who would like to be considered for a flood buy-out of their damaged homes      Hundreds of town residents showed up at an... more Sichuan University Troupe Visits Binghamton University VIEW VIDEO February 16, 2012 - Binghamton University students and the community had a rare opportunity for a cultural glimpse of the Chinese New Year. The Sichuan University Troupe performed Thursday night  at BU's Chamber... more Vestal Might Not Provide 25% for Flood Buy-Outs VIEW VIDEO February 15, 2012 - Hundreds of Vestal residents filled the auditorium at the Clayton Avenue Elementary School on Wednesday evening. They found out that it might simply be too expensive for the town to provide 25... more Outman Pleads Not Guilty VIEW VIDEO February 15, 2012 - A Johnson City man accused of killing his former classmate on New Year's Day pleads not guilty. Alan Outman was back in court Wednesday morning.   He is charged with two counts of second degree... more Valentine's Day Surprise Proposal Caught on Tape! VIEW VIDEO February 14, 2012 - Love was in the air in Binghamton Tuesday night. It was Valentine's Day and a Vestal man was planning a surprise proposal. Here's how it happened. Suzanne: So we told folks at Burger Mondays we... more Singles in America VIEW VIDEO February 14, 2012 - VESTAL --  As couples celebrate their love for one another, there's also a large group of people doing something different this Valentine's Day. "At any given time, a third of the U.S. population... more Gas Prices Still Rising VIEW VIDEO February 13, 2012 - Gas prices are still rising in the state, up almost six cents from this time last week. The average price of gas in New York is thirty five cents more than the nation's average.   Locals say... more Two Hearts Bridal Show VIEW VIDEO February 12, 2012 - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so where better to feel the love than a bridal show? You could see cake, flowers, photographers, dresses, and wedding favors at the Two Hearts Bridal... more Year of the Dragon Welcomed by Vestal Students VIEW VIDEO February 10, 2012 - The Year of the Dragon-- That's what was ushered into the Southern Tier Friday night.   It was part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year, at Vestal High School. The program was... more BU Students Attend Spring Job and Internship Fair VIEW VIDEO February 9, 2012 - Binghamton University students were able to take their first steps towards finding a career Thursday.     The spring job and internship fair was held at the events center Thursday afternoon. ... more Attic Gold Buyers Opens on Vestal Parkway February 9, 2012 - Gold is trading near an all-time high at over $1,700 an ounce. If you'd like to cash it in,there's a new place that would love to talk business with you. Attic Gold Buyers opened on the Vestal... more Verizon Workers Picket February 8, 2012 - Verizon workers are still picketing the company store on the Vestal Parkway saying their contract dispute is far from resolved. The local union workers say that the wireless company is destroying... more BU Campus's Pre-School Builds "Wall of Friends" VIEW VIDEO February 4, 2012 - Binghamton University's campus pre-school hosted a tile-making party Saturday afternoon. Campus pre-school families of current and former pre-school students were invited to fund-raiser. The... more Vestal Students Shine at Science Fair VIEW VIDEO February 2, 2012 - Where could you see a volcano, the solar system, and a live chicken in one spot Thursday night? The gym of Glenwood Elementary School. Thursday night was the science fair, and student... more Literary Cafe Ribbon Cutting VIEW VIDEO January 30, 2012 - Vestal Middle School students now have a place to finish their lunch and catch up on their reading. The school unveiled their new "literacy cafe" Monday morning. Students will have the chance... more Winter Star Party at Kopernik Observatory VIEW VIDEO January 28, 2012 - Have you ever wanted to see the moon, Jupiter, or the Orion nebula up close? Well you don't have to go very far. The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center hosted there annual Winter Star... more Gold Fever Leads to Second Location for America's Attic VIEW VIDEO January 27, 2012 - Today's Gold Rush in financial markets has prompted  a Johnson City store to  expand, to a second location in Vestal:   America's Attic, located on Harry L. drive will be opening a new store on... more Science Produces Magic at Vestal High School VIEW VIDEO January 27, 2012 - Explosive fun at Vestal High School Friday.  Mini-explosions from chemical reactions were part of the Science Club's Chemistry Magic Show.  There were also demonstrations of vivid color... more New Bus Schedules for BC Transit VIEW VIDEO January 23, 2012 - "Like right now I just missed the first bus going to BCC so I have to wait here," says Antonio Davila "What are the second and third shifters going to do?" says Robert Hammond.         ... more A Night of Literary Laughter at the JCC VIEW VIDEO January 22, 2012 - If you were looking for a laugh Sunday night the JCC was the place to be. The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton welcomed the entire community to attend their 6th annual 92nd Street Y... more Landowners Get Lease Checks VIEW VIDEO January 21, 2012 - When Christy Everitt signed a lease with Talisman energy about three years ago, she received $500 per acre up front, and the company promised to send the other, much larger check when gas drilling... more Science Fair Preview VIEW VIDEO January 18, 2012 - VESTAL -- A science fair at Glenwood Elementary taught students all the different realms of science Wednesday. From exploding Carbon Dioxide to lessons in air pressure, parents of the students,... more Relay for Life Kicks Off VIEW VIDEO January 17, 2012 - The Western Broome Relay for Life may be a few months away, but it's never too soon to start making strides for the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society fundraiser held its annual... more International Coin Collectors Association Stops by Fox 40 VIEW VIDEO January 17, 2012 - Derrick Overholser of the International Coin Collectors Association dropped by Fox40 Tuesday night to talk about different coins and objects that are many, many years old. There will be a... more Christmas Tree Shop Moves Back to JC January 13, 2012 - Local businesses continue to recover from the September flood. A store that had to relocate because of the high waters has now moved back to is regular location. The Christmas Tree Shop, at... more Strong Viewer Reaction to Possible Outman Change of Venue Request January 12, 2012 - Attorney Mark Loughran, the Defense Attorney for accused murdered Alan Outman tells Fox 40 news that he will consider whether he should ask for a change of venue, because of the pre-trial publicity... more Will Lawyer Request Change of Venue for Outman Murder Trial? VIEW VIDEO January 11, 2012 - A change of venue may be requested by the lawyer preparing to defend accused murderer Alan Outman Outman is charged with second degree murder for allegedly killing David Fillers.   The young... more Tractor Trailor Accident Ties Up Vestal Parkway During Rush Hour January 10, 2012 - A tractor trailer accident caused quite a back-up on the Vestal Parkway Tuesday afternoon. The truck, traveling southbound on African Road, was trying to make a wide right hand turn onto the... more Friends, Family Mourn at David Filler's Funeral VIEW VIDEO January 7, 2012 - Funeral services Saturday for the 21-year-old Town of Dickinson man found murdered, following New Years Eve. Friends and family of David Fillers gathered for a funeral mass at St. Vincent... more Vestal Middle Students Get a Visit from Revolutionary War Soldier VIEW VIDEO January 6, 2012 - Some of the vest educators will tell you that some of the best learning takes places away from ordinary classroom settings and textbooks. Seventh grade Social Studies teacher, Jeffrey Spierling... more Former Classmate Charged In Fillers Death VIEW VIDEO January 5, 2012 - VESTAL -- 22-year old Alan Outman was arrested Wednesday in the murder of David Fillers.  A death that still has plenty of unknowns.  The night Fillers was killed started like many other New Year's... more Students Struggle to Understand the Death of a Peer VIEW VIDEO January 5, 2012 - David Fillers and his accused killer Alan Outman both attended Chenango Valley High School, something that has been surprising and upsetting to both current students and graduates. At Thursday's... more Vestal Shop To Close Doors But Not Operation VIEW VIDEO January 5, 2012 - In Vestal, a craft shop is closing its doors, but not its operation. Family Hobby and Crafts opened in 1999, but announced it'll be closing its doors in the next few months. Instead, the store... more Johnson City man charged with killing David Fillers January 4, 2012 - Alan Outman, 22 of Johnson City, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with second degree murder in the death of David Fillers, 21 of Dickinson. The Broome County Sheriff's Department held a... more Investigation Continues Into Suspicious Death VIEW VIDEO January 3, 2012 - 15 detectives are now working to find out how David Fillers died.   Autopsy results haven't come back yet but police have labeled the 21-year old's death "suspicious". His body was found early... more UPDATE: Body Found in Vestal; Police Call Death Suspicious VIEW VIDEO January 2, 2012 - A 21-year old man  is found dead after celebrating the New Years with friends. The Broome County Sheriff's Office and Vestal Police are investigating the suspicious death of David... more Several Accidents Following Wintry Weather VIEW VIDEO January 2, 2012 - It is slippery out there. There have been a number of accidents reported throughout Monday afternoon. A number of cars lost control and ended up stuck in a ditch or just spun out and ended up... more How Make Your Healthy New Year's Resolution Last VIEW VIDEO January 2, 2012 - Seventy-nine-year-old John Kray set a goal for himself 25 years ago.  "To keep active as along as I could," said Kray.  It's the same as many others looking to get in shape for the new year,... more

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