Broome County

Founded: 1806
Population: 190,488
County Executive: Jason Garnar (D)
Colleges/Universities: Binghamton University, SUNY Broome
Sports Teams: Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Binghamton Black Bears, Broome County Stallions
Major Roadways: Interstate 81, Interstate 88. Route 17, Vestal Parkway

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Broome Reports Hundreds of School Bus Passing Tickets Written

Broome County officials have written 362 violations for drivers illegally passing stopped school buses since the new Stop-Arm Camera program started.

Kathy Whyte

Lag in Data Reporting = Large COVID Death Count

Broome County is reporting a huge jump in COVID deaths over the past day.

Kathy Whyte

Grenade Launchers Excluded from Disaster Funds

Emergency services offices are getting tens of thousands of dollars in federal funding to support planning and operational readiness for disaster but no weapons

Kathy Whyte

These 17 Famous Musicians Have Ties to the Binghamton Area [GALLERY]

Connected to the Binghamton area are a famous opera singer, Billboard chart-topper, even a Grammy award winner!

Traci Taylor

Who Are the Three Binghamton Area Jazz Musicians Honored in New Mural?

Splashes of color adorn a Johnson City building but this isn't just a piece of art, it is a showcase of musicians who shared their talent with Binghamton.

Traci Taylor

New York, Southern Tier COVID Vaccination Rates Improve

The latest federal figures show nearly two-thirds of New York residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Kathy Whyte

Broome COVID Hospitalizations Very Concerning

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says he’s “very, very concerned” about the rise in the number of COVID hospitalizations over the past week.

Kathy Whyte

The Top Ten Best Hotels In Binghamton According to Real People [GALLERY]

Looking for a hotel in Binghamton? We've put together a list of the top ten best-rated hotels in Binghamton according to actual people who have stayed at each one.

Traci Taylor

Amy Winans, Broome Habitat for Humanity Leader, Dies at 45

Amy Rae Winans, who was the executive director for Broome County Habitat for Humanity, has died. She was 45.

Bob Joseph

DEAD-line Nears for Trunk-or-Treat Participants

Businesses and groups that want to participate have until October 13 to sign up for the October 17 Trunk-or-Treat at Otsiningo Park.

Kathy Whyte