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Raising Awareness & Preventing Child Abuse In Broome County
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Family Violence Prevention Council of Broome County has launched a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness and prevent instances of child abuse in Brome County. PreventChildAbuse.org is a national organization that works to prevent child abuse and neglect, and this year’s national theme...
Binghamton Architectural Firm to Renovate Downtown Building
A property on Court Street in downtown Binghamton will soon be renovated by an architectural business that recently moved into the building. Michael Lombardini and Corey Layton, the founding partners of L2 Studio Architecture, are planning a major makeover of the three-story structure at 134 Court Street. L2 Studio Architecture...
Get Your Local Southern Tier New York New Recap Here!
Every Monday, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of March 25th,...
Experience Community: Special Event ‘Be Our Guest’ At Broome County Senior Centers
Broome County offers many programs for people of all ages. Here's one that you may not have thought of being a part of. For those who are ages 60 and over, there are nine senior centers located throughout Broome County, and the Office of Aging offers many programs and benefits to take part in at each senior center.
Bassett Healthcare Director Indicted in CPAP Fraud Scheme
An Oneonta man has been accused of mail fraud for actions that occurred when he was in charge of a hospital healthcare network. Authorities said 50-year-old Kevin Harrington was indicted on two federal mail fraud counts. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Harrington had been executive director of First...
Walton, New York Man Convicted in Hate Crime Case
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that Donald A. Kern, a 34-year-old resident of Walton, New York, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. The charges against Kern stemmed from an incident targeting a young woman based on her race or color....
Binghamton School Evacuated for Chemical Investigation
Binghamton firefighters and members of the Broome County hazmat team were sent to a West Side school to investigate what was reported to be a possible chemical spill. Authorities said emergency units were sent to Seton Catholic Central High School on Seminary Avenue shortly after noon on Wednesday. An initial...
Broome County New York Scam Alert Impersonating Banking Institutions
Unfortunately, it's a never-ending thing. Scammers continue to steal money from unsuspecting people. The latest scam alert comes from the Broome County Sheriff's Office. This time, scammers are pretending to be representatives from local banks and financial institutions. These scammers have been calling residents in Broome County with the aim of obtaining account numbers, PINs, and other personal information.
Brazen Thieves Target Owego Dog Park Visitors
People who bring their canine companions to play at a Tioga County park are being warned to be vigilant in the aftermath of recent smash-and-grab incidents. The most recent cases at Hickories Park in the town of Owego occurred last Friday afternoon. Windows of two vehicles belonging to women who...
Vestal Freihofer Thrift Store Closes Doors After 35 Years
A bakery outlet store that had operated in Vestal for more than three decades has been permanently closed. Freihofer's Thrift Store on Castle Gardens Road was shut down without advance notice. Bagels were visible on the shelves of the closed Vestal Freihofer store on March 26, 2024. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF...
“Undocumented Asylum-Seeker” Charged in Endwell Burglary
A man arrested for breaking into a town of Union residence apparently is in the United States illegally. Broome County sheriff's deputies were sent to an Endwell apartment complex around 8:15 p.m. Friday to investigate reports of suspicious activity in and around a building. The incident happened at the JFK...
Southern Tier New York News You May Have Missed
Every Monday, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up here on local, regional, or state news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of...
Stadium Upgrades Nearing Completion for Rumble Ponies Opener
Construction crews are working to finish improvement projects at Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton ahead of the season opener for the Rumble Ponies. Two new scoreboards have been installed at the stadium. The Daktronics electronic displays replaced units that had been less-than-reliable in recent seasons. A newly-installed scoreboard was being...
Stay Safe & Informed: New York State Police’s Eclipse Preparedness
The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is becoming quite a serious event. Sure, while many of us in the path of the eclipse, are excited to witness this rare event, steps are being taken to ensure safety during the eclipse. According to the New York State Police, Troop E...
Repairs Completed Under Binghamton Bridge Damaged by Arson Fire
A Broome County bridge that sustained structural damage in a blaze set in a homeless encampment has been repaired. The fire under the VFW Memorial Bridge on Bevier Street on Binghamton's North Side occurred on December 13. A man who was having a "mental health crisis" reportedly was taken into...
Upcoming Construction on Route 17 May Impact Your Commute
A big change is on the way for commuters who travel on the Southern Tier Expressway, Route 17 starting on April 1 due to highway construction and maintenance which may cause some delays to daily commutes. Commuters should prepare for an extended closure of the westbound off-ramp at Exit 66...
Two Hurt in Rush-Hour Crash in Downtown Binghamton
Authorities say two people were injured when two sport utility vehicles collided near the downtown Binghamton bus station. The crash at the intersection of Chenango and Henry streets occurred around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday. The SUVs - a Subaru Crosstrek and a Honda Pilot - slammed into each other on the...
Pothole on Route 17 in Vestal Damages Vehicles, Ties Up Traffic
At least three vehicles sustained damage from a crater-like pothole that opened up near a bridge on Route 17 in Vestal. The trouble developed around the start of Monday's late-afternoon commute in an eastbound lane of the expressway. Vestal police received calls from three drivers who reported their vehicles were...
Washington Avenue Building Removed for Endicott Development Site
A single-family house on Endicott's Washington Avenue has been torn down as efforts continue to redevelop the site where a hotel once stood. Developer Justin Marchuska said the building was demolished to "expand our footprint" for a future project. The vacant two-story house at 218 Washington Avenue was acquired for $90,000 less than a month ago.
New Turnout Gear Unveiled For Binghamton Firefighters Ensuring Enhanced Safety
On March 15, 2024, new turn-out gear for the Fire Department in the City of Binghamton was unveiled. The Binghamton Fire Department currently comprises 117 firefighters. The news conference included Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham, Fire Chief Alan Gardiner, and Training Instructor Tim Dahulich. During the...
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