Mike Phillips

Binghamton Police are looking  for a suspect in the theft of lottery tickets from a convenience store. Authorities say shortly before 5 this morning, a black man, standing 5'8", in his 40s, and sporting a stubbley beard, grabbed the tickets near the cash register at the Manley's  Mighty Mart on Clinton Street

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Following New York City's lead, state lawmakers have taken up the cause to raise the minimum age for cigarettes from 18 to 21 statewide. State Senator Diane Savino and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal announced the legislation at a news conference yesterday in New York City

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State police say 29 year-old Joseph Jaster of Crafton, North Dakota was driving too fast shortly after midnight September 4th, 2011, on state route 2010 in Terry Township, when his pickup truck crashed

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On March 27th, 35 year-old Pedro Garcia, of Bethlehem PA, is accused of breaking and entering in Endicott, and stabbing his ex-wife and her boyfriend several times while they slept. The couple suffered multiple stab wounds to their heads, backs, and legs

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New York state Republican assembly members are calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to recall their elected officials for any unethical behavior. Assembly minority leader Brian Kolb says recall elections are working in 19 other states, where more than a dozen state legislators were removed after 36 recall elections

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 This June, parents reliant on BOCES' daycare services will have to look elsewhere: the service is ending. Officials say they can't afford the $270k price tag, and the 15 daycare employees may be displaced within the BOCES system

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As prom season approaches, Broome County Sheriff's office is going above and beyond to screen for underage drinking. The results haven't been promising though. According to Sheriff David Harder, two out of three bars were ticketed for selling alcohol to minors, and the third is facing possible violations associated with its liquor license

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Mother's Day is approaching fast, and before you're left scrambling to find ideas the day before, let me help you out. Here are some fun suggestions that every mom can enjoy:

1. Take her for brunch!

Looking for a casual spot to take Mom for brunch? Then head to Nezunto's (pronounced Knees-N-Toes) located on 50 Pennsylvania Ave., in Binghamton. You, Mom, and m

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Iberdola USA, the parent company, of NYSEG, RG&E and CMP, has identified a breach of security. The company is investigating unauthorized access to its recruitment site with help from the FBI and other forensics experts. Th

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An Endicott resident is accused of trying to buy beer with a fake twenty dollar bill at an East Main Street convenience store. Village police say 25 year old Leean Fabas is charged with felony criminal possession of a forged instrument for allegedly trying to buy two, 24-ounce Genny Ice beer cans from the store last month

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