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“But the core of the job is the ethics of the job.”

Veteran prosecutor Gerald F. Mollen will be Broome County's district attorney for another four years after beating his former employee, Michael Korchak, 18,820 to 14,515, according to unofficial vote tallies ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“We executed search warrants on Wells Ave in Johnson City, Liberty Street in Binghamton, we executed a search warrant on a vehicle on I-81 and a residence on Carlton street in the city of Binghamton”

About an eraser size of crack cocaine is said to be worth anywhere from $50-$75. So how much does all of this cost? Police say at least $500,000. It's only some of what they confiscated after a six-month long ... via News 10 Now

“I think it's a great city council as we work toward a progressive agenda for the city”

BINGHAMTON -- Following a show of force by Citizen Action volunteers, Binghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan could have a city council more conducive to his agenda. via PressConnects.com

Election Day will see scattered showers throughout the day, and even a chance of snow showers overnight, according to the National Weather Service at Greater Binghamton Airport. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

A 19-year-old Town of Chenango resident is in Broome County Jail charged with felony, misdemeanor and traffic infraction charges after an attempt Sunday to outrun sheriff's deputies and state police in a chase ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

A recent letter to the editor commenting on the CD release celebration at the Endicott Performing Arts Center for local artist Dena. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

First lady Silda Wall Spitzer will give the keynote discussion at the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce's Thanksgiving luncheon. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“They were going 24/7; they were in the sole business of putting crack cocaine on our streets.”

Police seized $50,000 of crack cocaine and an AK-47 assault rifle from various locations in Greater Binghamton Wednesday, arresting five people they said were part of a "major criminal drug organization." "It ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Petco will join Christmas Tree Shops and Party City this winter at the new retail center near Toys "R" Us. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“I was born and raised in Binghamton and I moved to New York when I was about 17. I have been back about five years now; my business partner, Richard Laing Jr., has been here his whole life”

Before I leave for vacation next week, I decided to check out the Wells Laing Gallery, 6 Emma St., Binghamton. via PressConnects.com

Thank you to all the candidates who stepped forward and ran for elected office this year. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Four people were sent to the Broome County Jail without bail in connection with the robbery and beating of a Ravena resident at a Dickinson motel. via PressConnects.com

When an aging family member or friend needs help, it is hard to know where to turn. via PressConnects.com

Reports of an incident Friday night at Uncle Tony's, a State Street establishment frequented primarily by Binghamton University students, continued the unfortunate division between BU students and residents of ... via PressConnects.com

Organizers are looking for groups, bands, churches or other organizations wishing to participate in the Downtown Binghamton Holiday parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. Nov. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“We noticed something was wrong when the kids started crashing”

In many households this week, West Windsor Fire Chief Jerry Launt is a hero. It was an alert Launt who connected the fact that several people among the crowd of 100 people within the Greater Binghamton Sports ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Local residents and AARP members may want to attend this meeting to gain insight on affordable health care and financial wellbeing! "AARP will host a town hall meeting on healthcare and financial security Thursday in conjunction with the announcement of its Divided We Fail partnership in New York State. Divided We Fail is a partnership between AARP, the Service Employees International Union, the Business Roundtable and the National Federation of Independent Business to make health care and financial security important issues in the 2008 elections. Residents of all ages are invited to attend to learn more about these issues, share their own experiences with the health care system and call for reform."

Barnes and Noble in the Town Square Mall is holding its Book Drive for the local Childrens Home. Customers are invited to purchase books for donation to The Children’s Home, store officials said. For more information, contact the store at 770-9505.

“Our staff set up five gas generators in the building under the observation of the facility staff”

UNION -- There is disagreement about who's to blame for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning that sent 10 people to the hospital Saturday after an air-inflated sports facility was evacuated. via PressConnects.com

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Alms House, built in 1870, is now the last standing structure of what was once the Broome County Poor Farm. "Originally each county had a poor farm to take care of its indigent people and after a few years they built the Alms House as the administration building for the poor farm," said Roger Luther, the Alms House gallery curator. It now sits vacant at the entrance of the BCC campus. Heat was turned off nine years ago and with the harsh Southern Tier winters, the infrastructure began to crumble. So much so that the state labeled the structure unsafe and told school officials to either renovate it or tear it down.