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Binghamton City Council votes on "proactive" inspections, rental rules
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (468+ words) Binghamton's Code Enforcement process will be revamped thanks to a newly passed City Council ordinance. The program reflects City Council's housing agenda, following in the footsteps of legislation like the Good Cause Eviction Law, which was passed in March 2025 despite…...
With Binghamton unhoused man's death, 5 teens now face murder charges
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (46+ words) Press & Sun-Bulletin With Binghamton unhoused man's death, 5 teens now face murder charges Five teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of an unhoused man in Binghamton....
Prayers, speeches from candlelight vigil for Binghamton attack victim
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (21+ words) Press & Sun-Bulletin Prayers, speeches from candlelight vigil for Binghamton attack victim...
Third suspect in Thomas Rath kidnapping, murder case sentenced
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (348+ words) One of four people charged with murder in connection with the May 2023 kidnapping and death of an Ithaca resident in Tioga County, New York, will spend at least 25 years in prison following his conviction. Jonathan Glennon was found guilty of…...
Southern Tier's annual Police Week honors 40 fallen officers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (589+ words) An annual week of remembrance and celebration in honor of the 40 Southern Tier law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty is set to kick off. Local law enforcement officials and members of the Southern Tier…...
Police presence heightened at Binghamton HS after fight, arrests
1+ week, 5+ day ago (335+ words) Police presence has been increased at Binghamton High School following a fight near the campus involving a gun. Two teenagers have been charged following a physical fight, a police foot pursuit and the interception of an illegal firearm in the…...
Why Deposit has ended contract with Broome County Sheriff's Office
1+ week, 5+ day ago (439+ words) The Village of Deposit has discontinued its contract with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. In a press release on April 24, Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar confirmed the long-term agreement between the sheriff's office and the village was canceled in a…...
How Broome County is using $850 K to hold domestic violence offenders accountable
1+ week, 6+ day ago (594+ words) Broome County has received a $854, 370 grant to combat intimate partner violence. The grant is the second of its kind, received through the State Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence initiative, or STRIVE, and has been termed "STRIVE II" for 2026. At…...
Victim identified as Johnson City woman in Binghamton fatal stabbing
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (196+ words) The victim of a fatal stabbing in the City of Binghamton has been identified by police. Aleanna Belcher, 31, of Johnson City, was killed April 17 in a housing facility at 29 Virgil St. The Binghamton Police Department responded to the incident at…...
Crime Victims Assistance Center opens new Binghamton location
2+ week, 2+ day ago (289+ words) The Crime Victims Assistance Center is opening a new location in Binghamton, and the community is invited to take a look inside. The center is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a. m. April 21, with an open house to follow, according to a…...