100 Years Ago: November 29, 2023
100 Years Ago: November 29, 2023

100 years ago today, the Broome County chapter of the Red Cross today received a check for $10,000 from the Endicott Johnson Corporation, as its annual contribution.

Lights on the Carousel Returns to Johnson City

Lights on the Carousel Returns to Johnson City

Friday and Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a free ride on the CFJ carousel

Endicott Holiday Parade Steps Off Saturday: What to Know

Endicott Holiday Parade Steps Off Saturday: What to Know

Endicott native Dick Testa is this year's Grand Marshal

New Legislation Directly Benefits Broome County Ambulance Service Providers

New Legislation Directly Benefits Broome County Ambulance Service Providers

On Wednesday, November 29th, local officials and Broome County EMS Services came together to announce the signing of the Direct-Pay Legislation. Under the new legislation, ambulance providers transporting out-of-network will be paid by the insurance compa

BCSO Featured Warrant

BCSO Featured Warrant

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

Guns, Ammo Found After Search Warrant Executed in Binghamton

Guns, Ammo Found After Search Warrant Executed in Binghamton

Two handguns, ammunition, and more were found after the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Monday in Binghamton.

Man Who Tried Meeting With Minor in Broome County is Sentenced to 12.5 Years

Man Who Tried Meeting With Minor in Broome County is Sentenced to 12.5 Years

Joseph Swansbrough, 34, of Ithaca, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison on Wednesday for enticing and coercing a minor to commit sex acts with him.

Ceasefire Rally for Gaza Gathers Outside Senator Schumer's Office

Ceasefire Rally for Gaza Gathers Outside Senator Schumer's Office

Numerous state peace groups gathered outside of Senator Chuck Schumer's Binghamton office calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday, November 29th. The groups also delivered a petition to Schumer to "call for and facilitate an

Lights on the River Festival Returns to Owego

Lights on the River Festival Returns to Owego

The annual Lights on the River Festival is returning to Owego this year and there are a few things residents and motorists should know ahead of time.

US Marshals, Binghamton Police Capture Fugitive in Endicott Murder

US Marshals, Binghamton Police Capture Fugitive in Endicott Murder

Binghamton Police and US Marshals on Tuesday arrested the man charged in the July 1st deadly shooting that happened on Adams Avenue in the Village of Endicott.

Teacher of the Week: Kristina Gates

Teacher of the Week: Kristina Gates

Kristina Gates is in her sixth year as a Special Education Teacher at the School at Springbrook. "It's a lot of independent living skills," Gates said. "We do a lot of daily living skills, so we're not focused on a lot of core academic stuff, I work on ha

Tioga Downs Gives 1.5 Million Dollars In Grants To Local Non-Profit Organizations

Tioga Downs Gives 1.5 Million Dollars In Grants To Local Non-Profit Organizations

Over at Tioga Downs on Tuesday 100 local non profit organizations were given funding by the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation on Tuesday.

Windsor Woman Charged With Grand Larceny for 2nd Time in 3 Months

Windsor Woman Charged With Grand Larceny for 2nd Time in 3 Months

A Windsor woman has been charged with Grand Larceny for the second time in three months.

Police Presence on Thorp Street

Police Presence on Thorp Street

Police activity involved a search inside a Binghamton home earlier today.

Vestal Native Singer Inspired by Rockefeller Center Tree in New Song

Vestal Native Singer Inspired by Rockefeller Center Tree in New Song

Singer and songwriter Jared Campbell has been a member of the Vestal community his whole life. Growing up in Vestal, Campbell knows his way around town pretty well. But when the news of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree broke, the hometown singer and

Upstate Airports Receive Federal Funding for Infrastructure Projects

Upstate Airports Receive Federal Funding for Infrastructure Projects

A few airports in the Southern Tier are among the nine that were awarded a total of over $3.5 million for infrastructure improvements.

Executive Jason Garnar Declares Whitney Point Field Hockey Day in Broome County

Executive Jason Garnar Declares Whitney Point Field Hockey Day in Broome County

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar declares November 27th as Whitney Point field hockey day in Broome County.

Greater Binghamton Health Center Bringing Satellite Mental Health Clinic to Vestal HS

Greater Binghamton Health Center Bringing Satellite Mental Health Clinic to Vestal HS

The office will provide the same services clients would receiveĀ if visiting the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center on the Greater Binghamton Health Center(GBHC) campus.

Local Organization Continues Positive Impact on Substance Abuse in Broome County

Local Organization Continues Positive Impact on Substance Abuse in Broome County

Truth Pharm founder Alexis Pleus started up the harm-reduction based organization back in Feburary 2015, six months after losing her son to an overdose. The founder's goal when she first started the organization? To educate families about addiction, how i

Binghamton Researchers Get FDA Approval For Drug To Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Binghamton Researchers Get FDA Approval For Drug To Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A pair of Binghamton University professors have now created a drug that has FDA approval to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Woman Sues Vestal Central School District Claiming Sexual Assault

Woman Sues Vestal Central School District Claiming Sexual Assault

A Texas woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a Vestal High School teacher when she was his student is suing the Vestal Central School District and teacher Robert Carr.

100 Years Ago: November 27, 2023

100 Years Ago: November 27, 2023

100 years ago today, one ton of turkeys and chickens has arrived from New York City and was taken to the Binghamton State Hospital for the annual Thanksgiving dinner for inmates and attendants next Thursday.

Remodeled Dunkin' Ready to Reopen in Vestal

Remodeled Dunkin' Ready to Reopen in Vestal

Coffee lovers can soon enjoy their favorite beverage, along with other treats at a remodeled store in Vestal later this week.

Local Shelters Among Those Offering Reduced Adoption Fees Ahead of Holidays

Local Shelters Among Those Offering Reduced Adoption Fees Ahead of Holidays

Some local animal shelters are among those that are offering reduced adoption fees during the month of December.

Tioga County Health Department Sounds the Alarm Regarding Smoke Alarms

Tioga County Health Department Sounds the Alarm Regarding Smoke Alarms

Officials with the Tioga County Health Department are reminding everyone to check your smoke detectors ahead of the holiday season.

$19.5 Million Awarded to Southern Tier Road Projects

$19.5 Million Awarded to Southern Tier Road Projects

Several road work projects in the Southern Tier have been awarded funds from Governor Hochul.

Monday Motivation 11-26-23

Monday Motivation 11-26-23

On this weeks edition of Monday Motivation Bill Clark tells us how to handle the critics.

Local Binghamton Shops Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Local Binghamton Shops Celebrate Small Business Saturday

In 2023 alone, nearly 32 million small businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday, including many local shops in the Binghamton area. Mabel D. Orr Fashion Boutique on Washington St. in Binghamton is quite familiar with Small Business Saturday

Endicott Fire Department Holds "Fill The Boots" Fundraiser

Endicott Fire Department Holds "Fill The Boots" Fundraiser

This morning the Endicott Fire Department held itsĀ Fill the Boots fund-raiser on the corner of McKinley and North Ave to raise money for Mercy HouseĀ of the Southern Tier and the Retired Professional Firefighters Cancer Fund.Ā 

Matthews Auto Group Asking for Donations for Toys for Tots

Matthews Auto Group Asking for Donations for Toys for Tots

Matthews Auto Group and the Binghamton Police Department are teaming up to help local kids have a Christmas to remember. In Broome County, until December 13th, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Matthews Chevy and GMC (Old Vestal Road next tothe wate

Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton Holds 16th Annual Toy Drive

Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton Holds 16th Annual Toy Drive

The Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton, held their 16th Give Back Friday where the group receivesĀ toy donations for kids in the area who may not be able to receive many presents this afternoon.

Local Tree Farms see Boom in Business After Thanksgiving

Local Tree Farms see Boom in Business After Thanksgiving

People are wasting no time, taking to local tree farmsĀ just a day after thanksgiving to get their Christmas trees.Ā 

Former Syracuse University Student Is Second Woman To Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault

Former Syracuse University Student Is Second Woman To Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault

Sean Puffy Combs is facing allegations of sexual assault by a second woman.Ā 

Lesko Thanksgiving Special: Financial Reasons to Be Thankful

Lesko Thanksgiving Special: Financial Reasons to Be Thankful

There are several good reasons to be optimistic about the economy as Thanksgiving arrives.

Lesko Financial Advisor R.J. Barber explains what they are.

Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton Hosts 16th Annual Give Back Friday Toy Drive this Friday

Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton Hosts 16th Annual Give Back Friday Toy Drive this Friday

Children's Charity of Greater Binghamton is hosting its 16th annual Give Back Friday Toy Drive this upcoming Friday, November 24th. The charity teams up with Binghamton Police Department's Toys for Tots to give gifts to families and children who are facin

BHS Prepares for Their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

BHS Prepares for Their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can find all the fixings at BHS

Animal Adventure Kicks Off 5th Annual Holiday Lights Festival

Animal Adventure Kicks Off 5th Annual Holiday Lights Festival

The holiday season is right around the corner and Animal Adventure wasted no time getting into the holiday spirit. Today they opened their annual Jungle ???????Bells Lights Festival. This year they went all out for the spectacle.

100 Years Ago: November 22, 2023

100 Years Ago: November 22, 2023

100 years ago today, the future of the Noyes Comb Company, one of Binghamton's oldest industries, is in question with the announcement that the company may move out of town.

U.S. Marshals Make Arrest in Johnson City

U.S. Marshals Make Arrest in Johnson City

A woman who was wanted for escaping from federal custody was captured in Johnson City Tuesday.

Hear What Thanksgiving Means to Broome County Residents

Hear What Thanksgiving Means to Broome County Residents

Fox 40's Reporter Ziggy Hill talks to residents about what thanksgiving means to them and why its a special holiday.

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

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