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Early Morning House Fire on Colesville Rd a Total Loss
Multiple fire agencies spent the morning hours of Monday battling a house fire on Colesville Rd in Binghamton, declaring the home a total loss after the blaze engulfed most of the home's interior. According to Binghamton Fire Coordinator Jeff Buckley, 316 Colesville Rd is a complete loss. No occupants were injured in the house fire, and the cause is still under investigation.
Who's on Top of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open?
Ups and downs, and leader changes -- Golfers can take a quick sigh after a day of tough starts and quick leads, with L.A. native Doug Garwood heading the pack after the first round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open (DSGO) was in the books. On the first hole, 2017 DSGO Champion Scott McCarron found himself in deep water...no pun intended...bogeying on one. Although McCarron was able to save par in a few other holes, he finished even on the day eight back of the leader, Garwood.
NY Hunting Licenses on Sale Now
New York State and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Monday morning that hunting permits and trapping licenses for the 2018-19 season have officially gone on sale, starting today. According to the DEC, New York is home to over 600,000 hunters who contribute an estimated $1.5 billion to the state's economy, annually.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - First Timers and Repeats: Levene Gouldin & Thompson Challenger H
Both the Singles and Doubles Finals of the Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger had fans on their feet as one player celebrated his first ever title on Sunday, while others tasted an unwanted flavor...repeat-defeat at Recreation Park in Binghamton. Tennis lovers rallied behind the British 20-year-old, Jay Clarke, as he took on the returning 2017 finalist runner-up Australian, Jordan Thompson, in the Singles Championship.
West Endicott Fire Department nearing Final Watch?
Two days after the West Endicott Fire Department held a town hall meeting at their fire station, and signs are pointing to the 97-year-old department's possible closure. According to West Endicott Assistant Fire Chief Mike Tremblay, if the fire station is not able to maintain an adequate number of firemen volunteers, the only choice for the department's future is closure. Currently, West Endicott has the minimum number of several volunteer firefighters required to respond to an incident.
Spotlight in Sports: Racker Rivals Big Red
Hosting the fourth annual Racker Rivals Big Red charity hockey game at Cornell University, Saturday evening, Racker Centers welcomed thousands of fans and university alumni for a night of kicking ice for a cause. Headlining the match between team Racker Rivals and team Big Red; Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee Joe Nieuwendyk, Golden Knight Alex Tuch, San Jose Shark Joakim Ryan, Hall of Fame Goalie Mike Richter, and many other Cornell alums.
Champion repeats Crown at 2018 TCGA Tournament
After three rounds and three days, the field of 53 golfers from the 2018 Triple Cities Golf Association Tournament were whittled down to a single champion, Nick Barney, who won his second straight title, Sunday. Coming off the first round on Friday, Barney sat as the leader. But it was Brian Burns who came out of the second day of the tournament as the new TCGA leader.
New Milford Woman faces Four Felonies after DWI
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) announced Thursday morning that a New Milford, Pennsylvania, woman was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) near Wilson Hospital. And now faces four Felony charges. According to police, on July 23, at 3:00 a.m., they received a report of an erratic driver that had stopped on Baldwin St near Wilson Hospital.
Johnson City Disturbance ends with Man Struck by 2 by 4
The Johnson City Police Department announced the arrest of Franchavia V. Watkins, age 22, of Johnson City, Monday morning, who has been charged with Felony Criminal Possession of a weapon in the third degree. According to police, at 1:00 a.m. they responded to a disturbance call on St. Charles Street, where Watkins and a woman who lives at the residence were having a verbal argument.
Broome Task Force launches Streamlined Jobs Search Website
Members of the Broome Talent Task Force have finalized the creation of a multi-media marketing program that will streamline job searches for Broome County. Announcing the website's development Thursday evening, members of The Agency and Broome County officials unveiled broomeisgood.com in an effort to address the nearly 5,000 jobs available in the county.
Broome County Jail introduces Substance Use Treatment Services
Broome County Sheriff Dave Harder, joined by New York State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, announced the Broome County Jail will introduce a jail-based substance use disorder treatment and services for inmates suffering from addictions. Funded through the 2018-19 State Budget, the $400,000 program will expand the services of the jail by allowing the use of Suboxone and other medications, based on individual assessments.
Chenango Valley Mock DWI Accident Opens Students Eyes
Graduation and prom are almost here, so if you know any teenager that is thinking about drinking before getting behind the wheel, tell them to think again. Eight teens die every day from Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Chenango Valley High School's Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) are taking realistic precautions to raise awareness of the consequences of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Ely Park Golf's New Management Nearing Renovation Completion
The 85-year-old Ely Park Golf Course is nearing the completion phase of a recent renovation under the new manager of Davern Management, LLC. Tuesday, Matthew Davern, owner of Davern LLC, spoke with Fox 40 about some of the golf course's newest additions, including a purchase of roughly $30,000 in mowing and turf building equipment to maintain the fairways and greens, a reopened Pro Shop, and new golf carts leased from Empire Golf Cars in Conklin.
Truth Pharm Holds Garden of Hope Informational Meeting
Truth Pharm held a Garden of Hope informational meeting Monday night at the United Presbyterian Church in Binghamton, enlightening the community on what the organization is all about. Those who attended the meeting learned about the background of the organization, what they do and how people who might like to volunteer can get involved and become what is known as a "Rainmaker." These Rainmakers are volunteers that perform different tasks in preventing substance abuse throughout the community.
Wanted: Reward Offered For Arrest Now at $10k
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office and Binghamton Police Department are offering now offering a $10,000 reward leading to the arrest of Valentino F. Mondolfi. A material witness warrant has been issued for Mondolfi’s arrest. Officials originally set the reward at $5,000, his last known address is 124 Mason Ave., Binghamton. Mondolfi is described as a white male, non-Hispanic, approx. 5’ 6’’, and 140 lbs., with brown eyes, and black hair.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - 10-Year-Old "Officer Colin" Passes Away After Battle With Brain
Lieutenant Colin Hayward Toland of the Ithaca Police Department passed away Saturday after a life-long battle with brain cancer. "Officer Colin" was sworn in as an honorary Ithaca Police Officer in September of 2016, and was recently promoted to Lieutenant. During his time as an honorary officer, the 10-year-old arrested the Grinch for trying to steal Christmas. Colin's family posted the news of his passing on his Facebook page.
Town of Chenango Supervisor Passes Away At 78
Supervisor for the Town of Chenango, Harold Snopek, passed away Friday at the age of 78. Snopek, known as "Hal", died unexpectedly according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife, Donna, two daughters, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Snopek was a graduate of Chenango Forks High School, worked as a parishioner at the former St. Christopher's Church, and was a car salesman for JW Greene for 25 years.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - UPDATE: Why Good Shepherd Officials Were Wary Of New Cable TV De
More than 400 seniors at Good Shepherd Fairview nursing home in Binghamton and at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell recently found themselves without cable TV. When Fox 40 asked provider Spectrum Cable what happened, a spokesperson blamed the disruption on a "significant delay" caused when an "updates sales contract" was being negotiated and finalized. Contracts for cable and internet at both locations don't run out until December 2018.
Oneonta Man Charged With Endangering The Welfare
O New York State Police at Oneonta arrested Houston S. Hollister, age 33 of Oneonta for the misdemeanor of Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the 2nd degree. The arrest stemmed after a report that Hollister pushed and kicked a resident while he was employed at a residential home for people with developmental disabilities in the town of Milford. The original incident occurred on December 25, 2017.
Group Brings "Stop the Bomb" State Budget Rally To Endicott
A conservative group's grassroots campaign to cut a billion dollars from the Governor Cuomo’s budget traveled to the Southern Tier on Friday. A small group of supporters joined the rally in front of the former Burt’s Department Store on Washington Avenue in Endicott. The “Stop the Bomb” campaign kicked off ahead of next week's budget presentation by the Senate and Assembly. “We are here today with people who pay these taxes personally. They pay these fees.
UPDATE: BU Student Found Dead in Oak Street Home
A 22-year-old Binghamton University student was found dead in a home on Oak Street in Binghamton Friday. Haley Anderson was found after Binghamton Police responded to the home for a welfare check just before 1 p.m. A suspicious death investigation was conducted, and the Binghamton Police Detective Division and along with the New York State University Police at Binghamton and the Broome County District Attorney’s Office are continuing the investigation.
It's A Boy! Gender Revealed For Binghamton Zoo's Baby Porcupine
The Binghamton Zoo has announced the baby porcupine welcomed in February is a male. This is not just a gender reveal, in fact, the zoo themselves didn't know the baby's gender until they called in an expert. "The way that they sex the baby is they'll actually take the quills and then they'll go and test the quills and that will determine whether it's male or female," Rachel Davenport, the zoo's public relations coordinator, told reporters shortly after the birth.
Fatal Crash Involving Horseheads School Bus
Thursday at approximately 3:38p.m., the State Police in Horseheads responded to a fatal car accident involving a Horseheads School District passenger bus on St- Rte 13 in the town of Veteran. A car eastbound on West Sullivanille Road, being operated by Josephine Roemmelt, age 88, from Horseheads, failed to stop at the stop sign and was struck by the southbound school bus. Ms. Roemmelt was pronounced dead at the scene by Craig Banfield, an investigator from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - Binghamton High School Planning "March For Our Lives" on March 1
Binghamton High School is planning a "March For Our Lives" event on March 14th, the date of a national movement to prevent school violence. According to an email sent to parents from Principal Kevin Richman, the high school's student government planned numerous activities for students to participate in the day of advocacy.
M-E Middle School Student Charged With Making Terroristic Threat
A 14-year-old Maine-Endwell Middle School student has been charged with Making a Terroristic Threat. The Broome County Sheriff's Office said they were contacted by the middle school after students reported the 14-year-old made a threatening statement eluding to walking the halls of the school with a gun. The Sheriff's Office added that the threat caused fear to other students and staff.
Senator Seward Calls For Crackdown On Drug Related Arson
State Senator James L. Seward today joined law enforcement and fire officials to announce that he has introduced legislation (S.7199) to increase criminal penalties for individuals who cause a fire or explosion while manufacturing illegal drugs. This legislation was crafted in the wake of a fatal fire that claimed the life of a Homer (Cortland County) man in 2016.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - NYC Moving Homeless Residents to Broome County Through SOTA Prog
Broome County is asking New York City to immediately stop relocating homeless families to the area. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar on Thursday said Broome's Department of Social Services identified five families whose rent is being paid through NYC SOTA program, which allows people who are homeless to live rent free for one year.
Featured Warrant Of The Week
Featured Warrant Of The Week Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 9:24 AM EST Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 9:24 AM EST TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. - The Broome County Sheriff’s Office weekly featured warrant. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Broome County Sheriff’s Office wanted website (https://gobroomecounty.co.broome.ny.us/sheriff/warrants), the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 607-778-1196 or by contacting the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division at 607-778-2933 or 607-778-2923.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - String Of Binghamton House Fires Being Investigated As "Suspicio
Residents of Livingston Street woke up to flames shooting out of #8, a vacant house diagonally across from St. John's School. This blaze has now been added to a list of what fire officials are calling "suspicious" fires in vacant houses across the City of Binghamton. Firefighters say they responded to the call around 3am on Wednesday morning. The house is considered a total loss, charred from the ground up.
Six Arrested in Meth Bust in Broome County
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested six people on Monday night and obtained Meth valued at $17,000. Sarah L.C. Armstrong, 41, of Kentucky, Bonnie L. Werner, 41, of Johnson City, George Shepard, 52, of Endicott, Donnie R. Helm Jr., 27, of Radcliff, Matthew C. Wood, 33, of Endicott, and Joseph L. Spencer 31 of Endicott are facing several criminal possession charges.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - Suspicious Package Report At CFJ Elementary Determined "Not A Cr
Police determined there was no threat to staff or students at Charles F Johnson Elementary School after a suspicious package was reported. According to a statement from Union-Endicott School Superintendent Suzanne McLeod, New York State Police were called to the school on Monday morning. Once it was determined that there was no credible threat, the school day continued as normal.
Councilman Conrad Taylor Working to Improve North Side Community
Residents joined Councilman Conrad Taylor Tuesday night at a Town Hall-- with a focus on improving the North Side Community. Taylor said he wanted to hear from residents about their concerns. He talked about a bargain grocery model for the North Side Community, and also discussed the idea of bringing back a shuttle program, to help residents get to the grocery store. "Today we explored really exciting ideas from a food co-op grocery store model.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - Police Arrest Three People After a Drug Investigation in Endicot
Three people were arrested after officials executed a narcotics search warrant at 33 Arthur Ave., in the Village of Endicott. Sharlene M. Orinik, 27, of Binghamton, is facing ten counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia charges. Felix Morales, 29, of Johnson City, is facing nine counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Criminally using Drug Paraphernalia charges. Jason A. Fletcher.
Smoke Detector Battery Change: Your Twice A Year Reminder
With daylight savings time coming up on March 11th, fire officials say it's a good reference point to know that you should be checking your smoke detector batteries. Johnson City Fire Prevention Officer Bob Blakeslee says 60 to 70% of fatal fires occur in homes without working smoke detectors. That's why he recommends changing the batteries twice a year and testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month.
Consumer Alert: Listeria Contamination
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume The Maiden’s Creamery “Wild Meadow” raw goat milk cheese made by Mark Harvey, 1277 Copes Corner Road, South New Berlin, NY 13843 due to possible Listeria contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the Department in connection with this product. The product is packaged in various sizes of sealed flexible plastic packaging, displaying the plant number 36-1315, with a code of 101.
Endicott Man Arrested after Drug Investigation
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested a man from Endicott, after executing a planned traffic stop in the Village. Officials had a search warrant for 213 Jefferson Ave., and arrested 40-year-old Robert Mabry. Police found eight plastic knotted wraps filled with crack cocaine, a digital scale, drug packaging materials, and $727 in suspected drug sale proceeds. Officials said Mabry tried to dispose of the cocaine during the traffic stop but officers found it on the scene.
8 -Year Old Charged With Terroristic Threat To School
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies on March 1st investigated a complaint received from the Charlotte Valley School relating to a threat made by an elementary student at dismissal time that day. Following an investigation by Sheriff’s Deputies and Charlotte Valley School staff and administration, Deputies arrested and issued a juvenile appearance ticket to an 8 year old Davenport youth.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - Police Budget for 2018 Amended to Temporarily Add Three Police O
Chief of Binghamton Police, Joseph Zikuski requested that the 2018 Police Budget be amended to temporarily add three new police officers Monday night at a Binghamton City Council Work Session. With two officers retiring in May and one leaving for a separate agency, Zikuski asked for funds to be moved within the budget without increasing the overall budget in order to cover for the lost positions. Students of the Broome County Law Enforcement Academy will be trained in the meantime.
Tenney Announces Re-Election Campaign In Binghamton
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) was greeted with dozens of supporters at her Campaign Announcement and Petition Rally Sunday afternoon at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tenney, who hopes to be re-elected in the fall for New York's 22nd Congressional District, talked about the history of manufacturing in the district, a decline in the economy, and population loss in the area.
ATTENTION CHARTER/SPECTRUM CUSTOMERS (3/1)
First let me apologize again to all the Spectrum customers who have been affected by Spectrum's abrupt termination of any negotiations with Northwest. This should have remained a private issue between two companies without Spectrum using their unsuspecting subscribers as pawns to gain leverage on Northwest. For the record when Northwest offered Spectrum a second extension on February 2nd, their response was, "We are taking your stations down in the next ten minutes" and they...
Johnson City: Snowstorm Parking Rules
Village of Johnson City residents are asked to please move your vehicles off the streets to help the snow plows clear the streets and to help the emergency vehicles get through for the predicted snow storm. DO NOT blow or shovel snow back into the roads or you will be subject to fines. Alternate side parking is still in effect 24 hours/day. No parking on red line streets or snow emergency routes after 2" snowfall. Vehicles parked in violation of the ordinances are subject to fines and/or towing.
Three Charged in Otsego County Drug Bust
CNET, assisted by the NYSP SORT and Troop "C" Uniform Force executed a search warrant Friday at 627 Prentice Gorge Road in the Town of Unadilla, following a two-month narcotics investigation. Darryl R. Lloyd, age 35, Justin A. Lloyd, age 27 and Nicole S. Ruiz, age 27 were in the residence and taken into custody without incident. The following evidence was seized: 11 ounces of cocaine.
Windsor Woman Arrested For Assault in Binghamton
Windsor Woman Arrested For Assault in Binghamton Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018 11:25 AM EST Updated: Friday, February 23, 2018 11:25 AM EST BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Binghamton police on Friday arrested a Windsor woman for assault following a Thursday night dispute involving two people in the city's First Ward.Police say the suspect, 37-year-old Danielle Harris of Windsor cut an adult male on Clinton Street.
Binghamton Man Charged With Several Crimes
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that a subject wanted on multiple warrants was staying at a local motel in the Town of Dickinson. Deputies attempted to make contact with the occupants of the motel room, they heard the outside window open. Deputies outside the motel observed the subject in question, Daniel Santacroce, driving out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle which failed to comply.
UPDATE: Victims' Names Released in Delaware County Fire
New York State Police at Oneonta have identified the individuals involved. An investigation determined that three year-old Kiley J. Sullivan and one year-old Cody E. Sullivan have died during the fire. Their father, Carmen Sullivan, 44, was taken to Upstate Medical in Syracuse for burn injuries. A cause for the fire has not yet been determined and the investigation is ongoing. An early morning fire claimed the lives of two children in Delaware County on Friday.
Carpentry Program For Women Coming To Binghamton
The first pre-apprenticeship program for women interested in carpentry is coming to Binghamton in March. “Sisters in Brotherhood” is a free program that prepares women for a 5-year apprenticeship in the Carpenters’ Union. Math, safety, hand and power tool use, and concepts in carpentry will be taught over the 6-week course beginning March 19th.
A MESSAGE FOR ALL CHARTER/SPECTRUM CUSTOMERS
If you are a Charter/Spectrum customer affected by their company removing our channels from their line-up without notice to you or us on Friday, this message is for you. The facts are, Charter/Spectrum refused to negotiate with our company, pulled our stations off their systems, turned on their corporate public relations machine, and began spreading lies about our company. You can choose to believe whoever or whatever you want, but take a moment to contemplate the source.
Innovation Founder And Chairman Harry Boyer Passes
Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST® pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that Founder and Chairman Joseph “Harry” Boyer has died after a long illness. Mr. Boyer passed away at his home in Johnson City, NY in the early morning of January 30. Boyer founded Innovation Associates in 1972 as a research and development engineering, technical services, and manufacturing firm.
Broome County Featured Warrant Of The Week
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for the subject on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Anyone with information on the location of the subject is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
FOX 40 WICZ TV - News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More - Binghamton Woman, Former Patriots Cheerleader Heading To Super B
One Binghamton resident is getting the chance of a lifetime after landing seats to Sunday’s big game. Bonnie Gardner Drumm, a former Patriots cheerleader, first heard the radio advertisement that the Patriots were looking for 32 new cheerleaders 38 years ago. At that time, the New England native and die-hard Patriots fan was living in Schenectady. Drumm and her friend, Tia Hetu, decided to try out. “We made the first round, made the second round. Went to the third round and said, oh there’s no way.
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