Mike Phillips
Sheriffs’ Association Institute Launches Membership Drive
Sheriff David Harder announced that the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute has begun its honorary membership drive in Broome County. Founded in 1979, the Institute provides centralized training programs and services for all Sheriff's offices throughout New York state...
NY Health Commissioner Recommendation for Hydraulic Fracture Drilling Soon
Story by Kathy Whyte
The New York State Health Commissioner says he will have a recommendation on hydraulic fracture drilling for natural gas guidelines in the state in a matter of weeks. Nirav Shah says he is not going to wait for final results of independent health studies on the impact of fracking to come out, which could take years...
City Announces First Friday Launch of Major Planning Initiative in Downtown Binghamton
Binghamton officials have announced the launch of an 18-month community effort in creating a long term vision and action plan for the city.
On Friday, March 1st, from 3-9 p.m., "Blueprint Binghamton: Forward Together" will have its grand opening at the former First National Bank, 49 Court Street, unveiling a project design studio...
Truman Foundation Awards Grant to Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY -- The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation of Owego, N.Y. has awarded a $15,000 grant to continue providing scholarship assistance to Tioga County students attending Binghamton University in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Since 1998, Truman Foundation has assisted 225, currently 76, Tioga County students attending Binghamton University...
Level 3 Sex Offender Fails to Register
Story by Kathy Whyte
A level three sex offender is facing a new charge for allegedly failing to register his email information with authorities. 31 year-old Richard Dostis of Walton is charged with felony failure to register address or status change...
SUNY Will Use Standard Financial Aid Letter for the 2013-2014 Year
Albany -- Today, SUNY announced all their 64 campuses will use a standard Financial Aid Letter for the 2013-14 academic year, as a part of their Smart Track™ Campaign, aiming to reduce student costs and make them more transparent.
The new award letter will allow students and their families to clearly see costs, financial aid offers, and other campus specifics such as graduation rate, median borrow
Chancellor Zimpher’s Reponse on Obama’s State of the Union
State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher is responding to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address.
The Chancellor is enlisting SUNY's full support in fostering better quality education as addressed in Tuesday's speech...