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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No More Foot Longs: Another Broome Subway Shop Turns Out Lights

The list of closed Subway restaurants in the Binghamton area continues to grow longer.

Cornell University Student Sings Her Way to American Idol

A Cornell University student and former intern with the Broome County Public Defender's Office has earned a spot on the American Idol singing competition.

Traci Taylor

Searching for Answers After Endicott Man Found Dead in S.C.

It’s a curious and unsolved case – a Broome County man was found dead in South Carolina a month ago and authorities are no closer to knowing what happened.

Traci Taylor

Broome County Receives $750,000 to Fund Childcare

The Leadership Alliance, the Urban League and the United Way of Broome County announced $750,000 in congressional funding for childcare access in the county.

James Kelly

Every City - Even Binghamton - Gets a Bit of Weather Channel Fame

A big snowstorm in March can lead to 15 minutes of fame for small upstate New York cities like Binghamton.

Bob Joseph

Broome County Hires Dozens of Correction Officers for Jail

A staffing crisis at the Broome County Jail is about to ease with the hiring of about 30 correction officers.

Bob Joseph

Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton Welcomes Adorable New Additions

Binghamton's Ross Park Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a litter of absolutely adorable kittens to sand cats, Kaya and Amal.

Traci Taylor

Speed Reductions Implemented in Southern Tier Due to Winter Storm

NYS DOT is asking people to avoid travel as heavy snow is still expected Tuesday into Wednesday and several places have implemented speed reductions.

Traci Taylor

Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency for Broome County

As the Southern Tier braces for a winter storm, both Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have declared a State of Emergency.

Traci Taylor

Adam Weitsman Makes Impactful Donation to Broome County School

A Broome County school on the brink of closure has received a significant donation from Adam Weitsman which will help them continue to stay open.

Traci Taylor