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A Binghamton man is accused of robbing the CVS Pharmacy on Riverside Drive in Johnson City at knifepoint May 24.

Village police arrested 29 year old Kyle Czekala on felony counts of robbery and criminal possession of a weapon

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It could cost more for students to attend SUNY Broome Community College next year.

The proposed BCC budget weighs in at $50.6 million and calls for a 3.5% increase in tuition as well as 2% more in contributions from Broome County

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Appearing on the June 1st edition of the weekly local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up, Binghamton University Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Anne Clark answers the question she most frequently is asked: 'Why crows?!'

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Cortland County Sheriff's officials say they have made several arrests concerning the passing of counterfeit $20 bills recently.

Officials say May 25, 37 year old Richard Small II of Cortland, 22 year old Bronson Marshall of McGraw and 23 year old Rhonda Ripley of Cortland were charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument for allegedly trying to pass fake money at the Lil' Treat Shoppe on Route 11 in Cortlandville

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A Binghamton teen is in jail in connection with an investigation into recent gang violence and gang-related shootings on Crandall and Thorpe Streets in the city.

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Binghamton/ Johnson City/ Vestal Joint Swat Team raided a first floor apartment on Berlin Street, Binghamton May 28 and arrested self-admitted Latin King gang member, 18 year old Gabriel Gonzalez as he attempted to flee out a back door.  The t

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Two Binghamton men are accused of assaulting a man at a store on the city's East Side.

City police were called to the Weis Market on Robinson Street May 24th and found a 40 year old man with cuts to his face

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(Update by Roger Neel)

Law enforcement personnel have apprehended a Bradford County, Pennsylvania man who is accused of attempted murder and assault.

Sheriff’s deputies and the Towanda Borough Police had been looking for 25 year-old Blake Dieffenbach who is accused of assaulting 55 year old Donald Burrell of Towanda on Friday

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Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a Lusk Street, Johnson City house and resulted in injuries to two firefighters.

The blaze was reported shortly before 4 a.m. May 27th and authorities say the home was heavily engulfed in flames when authorities arrived

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The Binghamton Bearcats have had a memorable 24 hours.  Yesterday they shutout the regular season champion Maine Black Bears 4-0 to win the America East Tournament Championship and qualify for an NCAA bid

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People all over America are celebrating Memorial Day today.  For many it is a chance to relax with a day off from work and enjoy family and friends.  For Americans it is also a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free

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