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Bob Joseph
Broome Sheriff, Endicott Police Warn of Imposters
Broome County residents are being alerted to scams in which people pretending to be law enforcement officers are simply trying to steal money by phone.
Cal Harris Charged with DWI After I-81 Hit-and-Run Crash
Cal Harris, the Tioga County man who was acquitted of murder after his wife vanished in 2001, faces DWI and other charges following a crash on Interstate 81.
Giant Animal Sculptures Move into Broome Neighborhood
A quiet neighborhood north of Binghamton has taken on an unusual look as a series of large animal sculptures have popped up.
320 People Losing Jobs in Owego Sanmina Plant Closure
Hundreds of workers are to be laid off with the closure of the Sanmina Corporation electronics manufacturing facility in Tioga County.
Ellis Brothers Sets Target Date for Opening New Store
A family-owned Binghamton retailer is finalizing plans for the debut of along-awaited new downtown location.
Plug Pulled on Binghamton Power Plant
A California company is planning to close an electricity generating facility in Binghamton less than three years after the plant was put back on line.
Binghamton Visitors Shocked at SantaCon Antics
Some shoppers and others passing through downtown Binghamton during the annual SantaCon event expressed dismay about participants who appeared to be highly intoxicated.
Saw Dust Fire Erupts at Apalachin Lumber Yard
Four fire departments were sent to an Apalachin lumber business to knock down a blaze that broke out in a kiln building.
Meth, Marijuana and Cash Seized in Afton Raid
Two people face drug-related charges after police executed a search warrant at a Chenango County home.
Vestal Police Investigating Mysterious Dog Illnesses
Several dogs have gotten sick suddenly in Vestal lately and police are trying to determine whether foul play is involved.