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Binghamton fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze that left several people homeless.

Broome County’s executive is resuming weekly updates and the county begins rapid testing again.

The former supervisor of a small Chenango County town is being ordered to serve time in prison for stealing taxpayer money.

Broome County is reopening its COVID-19 rapid testing site starting September 27 in light of the increase in new cases over the past several weeks.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in National Guard members to address potential staffing shortages caused by an vaccine mandate.

A section of a Binghamton retail complex that once was home to a "Hollywood Video" store now is being used to assist many Broome County residents.
Barb Donnelly, director of the Outreach Ministry of the Southern Tier, says people in need visit the West Side site to obtain furniture …

The Planning and Economic Development is looking for sites for another round of their iDistricts Murals and Mosaics Public Art Program.

An Apalachin man is charged with felony burglary.

Sex offender will go to prison for for failing to update his status with authorities after moving from Binghamton to Johnson City.

Broome County’s “dashboard” offering information on the pandemic in the county is looking very different.

A Johnson City man is facing a half dozen felony and several lesser charges following a raid on his Grand Avenue home.

Hospitals and nursing homes in New York are bracing for the possibility that a looming statewide vaccine mandat could lead to staff shortages.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says state Health Commissioner, Doctor Howard Zucker has submitted his resignation.

Taco Tuesday takes a turn to the Veg. side with step-by-step photo instructions.

Binghamton High School is not scheduled to reopen to all students until next Tuesday following a series of violent incidents.

The Binghamton Restaurant Week is ready to make a return.

Food assistance benefits are being maintained for New Yorkers in need for the rest of the month.

After skipping a year due to the pandemic, the over 60-year-old Columbus Day parade and high school marching band competition in Binghamton is coming back.

A New York State Senator from Western New York is in Binghamton to talk about issues that impact regions outside of New York City.

The National Weather Service is advising of possible flash flooding in poor drainage areas with heavy rain forecast ahead of a slow-moving cold front.

The White House announced this week it would be easing travel entry requirements for foreign visitors. With a catch.