NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

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

Teacher of the Week: Kalli Bigart

Teacher of the Week: Kalli Bigart

Fourth-grade Greene Intermediate School teacher Kalli Bigart has never been the one to shy away from creativity when it comes to teaching. For this fourth-grade teacher, her passion came from teachers back when she was the one sitting in a desk.

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant

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

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

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

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

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

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

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

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

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

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

Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception

Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception

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

JCPD Announces Annual Police Memorial Week

JCPD Announces Annual Police Memorial Week

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

Members Of Binghamton And Armenian Communities Honor Victims Of Armenian Genocide

Members Of Binghamton And Armenian Communities Honor Victims Of Armenian Genocide

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

CVHS Students Lead a Project to Give Back to the School

CVHS Students Lead a Project to Give Back to the School

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

Broome County Sees Increase in Suspect Overdoses in Month of April

Broome County Sees Increase in Suspect Overdoses in Month of April

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

One More Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton on Susquehanna Street

One More Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton on Susquehanna Street

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

Over 100 Animals Removed from New Berlin Properties

Over 100 Animals Removed from New Berlin Properties

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

Former JC Principal Pleads Guilty

Former JC Principal Pleads Guilty

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

Gas Price Checker: April 29, 2024

Gas Price Checker: April 29, 2024

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

Sanford Man Facing Drug and Firearm Charges

Sanford Man Facing Drug and Firearm Charges

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

VINES Hosts 10th Farm to Table Dinner

VINES Hosts 10th Farm to Table Dinner

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

Binghamton Plaza Eminent Domain Case Goes to NYS Supreme Court

Binghamton Plaza Eminent Domain Case Goes to NYS Supreme Court

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

Sidney Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Over Weekend

Sidney Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Over Weekend

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

100 Years Ago: April 29, 2024

100 Years Ago: April 29, 2024

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

Binghamton Philharmonic Honors Local First Responders with Free Concert Admission

Binghamton Philharmonic Honors Local First Responders with Free Concert Admission

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

Vestal Police Department Launches New Website Aimed at Fighting Crime

Vestal Police Department Launches New Website Aimed at Fighting Crime

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

New Text Message Service Available for Endicott Residents

New Text Message Service Available for Endicott Residents

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

Six Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton Over the Weekend

Six Arrested After Shots Fired in Binghamton Over the Weekend

Binghamton Police say half a dozen people have been arrested after shots were fired in the early-morning hours of April 27th in Binghamton.

Man Charged After Assault in Sherburne

Man Charged After Assault in Sherburne

The Chenango County Sheriff's Office says a man is in custody after an assault last week in the Town of Sherburne.

Community Cornerstones: Volunteer Firefighters

Community Cornerstones: Volunteer Firefighters

If there's a fire in the southern tier, it is likely a volunteer answering the call. "Quite a large percentage," said Robert brady, Broome County Firefighters Association president. "We have about between 900 and 1,000 volunteer firefighters in Broome Cou

41st annual Children's Fair promotes active living to local children

41st annual Children's Fair promotes active living to local children

Dozens of local children visited SUNY Broome earlier today as part of the 41st annual children's fair. The fair promotes healthy lifestyles for kids by promoting fun activities put on by local organizations. Lisa Strahely, a professor at SUNY Broome who h

Over 700 partake in 35th annual Southern Tier Heart Walk

Over 700 partake in 35th annual Southern Tier Heart Walk

Over 700 community members descended upon Binghamton University to walk for an end to heart disease. For the 35th year, the Southern Tier Heart Walk saw teams of local families, friends and businesses fundraise in support of the American Heart Association

Monday Motivation 4-28-24

Monday Motivation 4-28-24

On this edition of Monday Motivation Bill Clark talks about the fear of paying the price of success.

Roberson hosts first ever Arts ABloom Family Day

Roberson hosts first ever Arts ABloom Family Day

Residents were welcomed into the creative processes of local artists in a new event at the Roberson Museum. The event, running from 11 to 3 earlier today, saw six artists take up shop in the Museum, creating art as onlookers watched. Artists included thos

Multiculturalism and diversity celebrated during Discovery Center's Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope

Multiculturalism and diversity celebrated during Discovery Center's Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope

Countries from around the world were represented today by the Discovery Center's "Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope". Locals represented their countries of origin at various tables and booths throughout the center, displaying activities and handing out snacks fo

Students honor memory of Harper Stantz with volunteer clean up of Binghamton

Students honor memory of Harper Stantz with volunteer clean up of Binghamton

Off these volunteers go to create a cleaner Binghamton. "We're cleaning up from like beginning of Oak Street over here, to all the way down to St. Patrick's," said Briahna Raymond, one of the student leads for the cleanup. Cleanups such as the one at Bing

Family Violence Prevention Council Celebrates 3rd Annual Art Contest

Family Violence Prevention Council Celebrates 3rd Annual Art Contest

Acknowledging the hard work of the creative youth, the Family Violence Prevention Council celebrates the participants of its third annual art contest. Over 56 submissions from students all over Broome County and the winning piece got over 1000 votes on th

Sidney Police Ask for Help Locating Robbery Suspect

Sidney Police Ask for Help Locating Robbery Suspect

According to police, at approximately 1:38 P.M. police were alerted to an armed robbery at the Smiley's convenience store at 17 West Main Street.

Emmy-Winning Film Maker Inducted into Wall of Stars

Emmy-Winning Film Maker Inducted into Wall of Stars

Local organization Friends of the Forum celebrates the induction of a Broome County legend into its wall of stars at the Binghamton Forum Theatre. Brian Frey was honored for his contribution to the quality of life of our community thanks to his various do

Ponies President Sobotka Assures Fans Team is Staying in Binghamton

Ponies President Sobotka Assures Fans Team is Staying in Binghamton

Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner, David Sobokta, has agreed to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a private holding company that owns over 30 minor-league baseball teams. Sobotka is assuring this move will keep the Ponies in Binghamton. "One

Armenian flag raised over Binghamton City Hall

Armenian flag raised over Binghamton City Hall

Mayor Kraham proclaimed today Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Binghamton. 

Rumble Ponies Agree to Sell Team to Diamond Baseball Holdings

Rumble Ponies Agree to Sell Team to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings.

100 Years Ago: April 26, 2024

100 Years Ago: April 26, 2024

100 years ago today, the mayor of Binghamton has issued a proclamation, designating the first week of May as "Clean-Up Week", and urges everyone to clean up trash that has accumulated over the winter.