Broome County News

Syed Ahmed, 81, Thistle Way, Chenango Bridge, was charged Tuesday with failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, a violation, related to a hit-and-run involving a school crossing guard at 3 p.m. June 13 on River Road in the Town of Chenango.

The Broome County-owned Twilight Diner in the city's downtown is on its way out of taxpayer hands.

The owner of the former Masonic Temple in Binghamton will be able to keep its property, after nearly losing it because of unpaid taxes.

"This court is the most important court in the judiciary, because it serves and protects our families --particularly our children -- through difficult crises and helps heal shattered lives."

The Broome County Public Library will host Flow Circus for "Can You Dig It?" at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1. Performer Paul Miller's comedy, juggling and magic show engages audiences of all ages.

Two dozen communities were designated Tuesday as fiscally stressed, including Monroe and Broome counties and the town of Ramapo in Rockland County.

A lakeside wedding reception in rural Broome County featured a prominent guest Saturday: the governor of New York.

Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, R-Guilford, will hold an informational forum Tuesday, June 25, on the NY SAFE Act with Broome County Sheriff David Harder and Broome County Clerk Richard Blythe.

The Binghamton Bridge Pedal, a police-escorted bike tour around downtown Binghamton and the river corridor areas, is canceled this year.

A Florida-based limited liability company has once again retained ownership of the former Binghamton Masonic Temple, reaching an agreement with Broome County to pay off delinquent taxes over the next two years.

A Binghamton man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a Sunday night crash on Bevier Street, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office.

Being listed can help owners restore and maintain properties because they're eligible for certain public programs, grants and tax credits.

The Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested James Alise on Saturday after an officer pulled Alise over for speeding.

The former Shantz Button Factory at 300 State St. is one of 17 properties, resources and districts recommended by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

In a unanimous vote on Dec. 14, 2012, the Broome County Industrial Development Agency's board of directors appointed local accountant Ronald L. Simons to audit the agency's $26.5 million in public assets.

The annual Juneteenth celebration was founded to mark the country's end to slavery.

An Ithaca man allegedly drove into a cornfield to inject himself with methamphetamine while his 2-year-old son was in the vehicle, Broome County Sheriff's deputies said.

The Broome County Older Drivers Network will host its second annual Senior Safety Day starting at 12:30 Tuesday, June 25, at the Johnson City Senior Center at 30 Brocton Ave. Programs include a presentation by the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad on the warning signs for stroke and heart attack, when to call the ambulance and the Yellow Dot ... (more)

The Southern Tier Breastfeeding Coalition is sponsoring a story contest in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from Aug. 2 to 9. In 500 words or less, tell your breastfeeding story and have a chance free admission to the 2013 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally.

Join us for an evening of music and comedy on June 17th at 5:30pm at Remliks to support the "Heroes for the American Red Cross" campaign.