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Bob Joseph
Garnar: Avoid COVID-19 Risks During Halloween Celebrations
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar is urging residents to avoid Halloween weekend activities that could increase the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Annual Wegmans Halloween Parade Canceled by Pandemic
Hundreds of Binghamton-area kids will miss a seasonal treat because the traditional Halloween parade won't be held at the Wegmans store in Johnson City.
New Johnson City Aldi Store Opens Near the Oakdale Mall
Discount grocery chain Aldi has closed a store in Westover as operations start at a
nearby location in Johnson City.
nearby location in Johnson City.
Former WNBF/WHWK Radio Station Manager Shirley Bocock Dies
Shirley "Kitty" Bocock, who served as general manager of Binghamton radio stations WNBF and WHWK for several years, has died. She was 86.
Three Men Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit on Interstate 81
A vehicle that had been reported stolen crashed in a wooded area in the Town of Kirkwood following a police chase.
Police: Afton Man Repeatedly Punched, Kicked 70-Year-Old Person
A Chenango County resident was arrested after he allegedly attacked someone on Main Street in the village of Afton.
Historic Marker Placed at Stone Opera House in Binghamton
An abandoned building that's been ignored for years in downtown Binghamton is getting a little recognition with the installation of a historic marker.
Police: Binghamton Man Struck Car Three Times in Endwell
A Broome County man faces felony charges after he allegedly smashed his vehicle into another on the George F. Highway in Endwell.
Street Light Complaints Persist at Binghamton Apartment Complex
A Binghamton man is expressing frustration that several street lights have not been repaired despite repeated complaints.
SUV Overturns During Rush-Hour on Vestal-Endicott Bridge
A sport utility vehicle veered off a busy Vestal roadway, struck a guiderail and climbed a bridge abutment before crashing down on its roof.
Parents Charged in Death of Chenango Bridge Woman
The mother and father of a 23-year-old autistic woman who lived with them in the Town of Chenango have been indicted on manslaughter counts in connection with her death.
Downtown Binghamton Parking Garage Nearing Completion
Construction workers are busy putting the finishing touches on a long-awaited municipal parking ramp in downtown Binghamton.
Binghamton Man Faces Prison Time After Admitting He Killed Dog
Photo: Broome County Sheriff's Office
A 20-year-old Broome County resident has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for brutally killing a dog, three years after he committed a similar crime.
A 20-year-old Broome County resident has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for brutally killing a dog, three years after he committed a similar crime.
Architectural Firm Preserves Historic Binghamton Mansion
A landmark structure on Binghamton's West Side that was in danger of being turned into student housing has been renovated for offices by a city business.