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Binghamton Bearcats In The Hunt For America East Baseball Crown

Roger Neel — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:14 +0000

The Binghamton Bearcats are hopeful their hot play can continue as they begin the America East Baseball Championship Tournament tomorrow night at 8 PM at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass. The Bearcats enter as the number-two seed and face the Albany Great Danes in first round play

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Broome Sheriff David Harder on Southern Tier Close Up

Kathy Whyte — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:58 +0000

A wide variety of law enforcement issues are discussed on the May 25th edition of the weekly local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up by Broome County Sheriff David Harder.

Online and home improvement scams are very prevalent now, according to Harder

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Buckle Up Campaign Underway in New York

Kathy Whyte — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:28:18 +0000

Law enforcement agencies around New York State are conducting another 'Click It or Ticket' seat belt enforcement effort. The initiative runs through June 2nd.

New York State Police, Broome Sheriff's and other agencies have increased patrols out looking for motorists and passengers in violation of the state seat belt law

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Meth Lab on State Forest Land in Cortland County Shut Down

Kathy Whyte — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:58 +0000

Cortland County Sheriff's officials say they shut down a methamphetamine lab on New York Stte forest land.

Officials say May 18 the Cortland County Drug Task Force raided a location off the Hewitt Road truck trail in the Town of Scott and arrested 31 year old Joshua Pittsley of Cortland

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Binghamton Mets Outfielder Cory Vaughn Wins Player Of The Week Honors

Roger Neel — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:36 +0000

Binghamton Mets outfielder Cory Vaughn was rewarded for an outstanding week by being named the Eastern League's Player of the Week.for May 13-19. Vaughn hit .400 going 10-25 and drove in nine runs, an Eastern League best last week

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Cuomo Administration Promises New York State Park Funding

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:20 +0000

The Cuomo administration is promising tens of millions of dollars to go toward repairs and infrastructure improvements at dozens of state parks and historic sites in New York State.

Over the weekend, reports in the media indicated around $90 million would be dedicated to fixing potential health and safety problems and make infrastructure upgrades in up to 90 projects

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Guilty Plea in Major Broome County Cocaine Trafficking Case

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:00 +0000

A Binghamton man faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in August for drug trafficking.

33 year old Juan Martinez has pleaded guilty to felony narcotics trafficking conspiracy.

Martinez and 23 year old Johnny Ortiz are accused of running cocaine from New Jersey to points in the Southern Tier

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Binghamton Alum & Former Wrestler Dies in Navy Seal Training Accident

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:45:00 +0000

A former Binghamton University wrestler has died in an accident during a training exercise with the U.S. Navy SEALS. 23 year old Jonathan Kaloust of Massapequa died May 15th when the Humvee in which he was riding overturned

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Another Road Win For The B-Mets

Roger Neel — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:38:29 +0000

The Binghamton Mets downed the Portland Sea Dogs this afternoon 8-5 at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine. Joe Bonfe was the key offensive producer with four hits including a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning to help the B-Mets get the road win

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Endicott Sertoma Serves Again

Roger Neel — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:48 +0000

Endicott Sertoma has been serving the community for decades and today they served again only this time it was with their 39th annual chicken barbecue held in the parking lot near Union-Endicott High School

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