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Woman Charged With DWI After Striking Sheriff's Deputy Patrol Car
A Binghamton woman has been charged with a DWI after police say she struck a Broome County Sheriff Deputy's patrol car while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop. The Broome County Sheriff's Office says the deputy had pulled over a pickup truck on Upper Court Street in the City of Binghamton around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night. The deputy and the driver of the pickup truck were standing outside of their vehicles on the sidewalk when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the patrol car.
BU Coalition Moves Forward With Next Phase Of Developing Battery Innovation Hub
A local coalition is making a bid for a grant to create a battery innovation and manufacturing hub in upstate New York. Binghamton University's New Energy New York Coalition held a meeting on Thursday to update the community on their progress. The coalition is one of 60 awardees in Phase 1 of the American Rescue Plan's Build Back Better Regional Challenge. They have been awarded $500,000 to continue their work on creating a research and manufacturing hub. Most of us use lithium batteries every day.
St John's Ukrainian Church In Johnson City To Hold Prayer Services Amid Russian Invasion
News Thursday, February 24th 2022, 12:38 PM EST Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, prayer services will be held at St John The Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Johnson City. The church will hold these services at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The church is encouraging the community to come together in prayers for the Ukrainian people and the country. St John's is located at 1 St Johns Pkwy, near Harry L Drive in Johnson City.
Lack Of Affordable Housing Remains An Issue In Southern Tier Communities
As home buyers continue to get into bidding wars, the housing market is great for sellers and landlords. If you're a buyer, it's tougher, and, if you're a buyer or renter on a budget, it's extremely difficult to find affordable housing. The lack of housing in the price range of low-income residents continues to be an issue in the Southern Tier and Broome County.
The abolitionist and suffrage movements collided in 1863, when suffragists Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton began collecting signatures to petition Congress to pass emancipation for enslaved people. Broome County residents answered that call. Deep in the archives of the Broome County Historical Society is a rare document: an original emancipation petition signed by 86 residents, all calling for an end to slavery.
New York State Drops COVID Booster Shot Requirement For Healthcare Workers
New York State will not enforce the COVID-19 booster shot requirement for healthcare workers that was set to go into effect on Monday. In a press release on Friday, the New York State Department of Health said about 75% of healthcare workers are either already boosted or willing to get the shot and that enforcing the mandate would lead to more staffing shortages.
Sewage Treatment Plant Flooded With Partially Treated Waste After Pipe Burst
News Friday, February 18th 2022, 11:59 AM EST An early morning pipe burst caused flooding inside the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant on Friday. The City of Binghamton Mayor's Office says a pipe broke around 5:15 a.m. on Friday, flooding the basement of the plant with partially treated effluent, or waste. The mayor's office says the contamination was contained to the basement levels of the buildings and the plant is still operational.
Police Say Drunk Driver Interfered With Extricating A Trapped Passenger
A Binghamton man has been arrested and charged with a DWI after police say he crashed a vehicle into trees on Hawleytown Road around 1:30 a.m. on Friday morning. When police arrived, they say 36-year-old Terrell Wilson was out of the vehicle, but a female passenger was stuck inside. The Broome County Sheriff's Office says Wilson tried to stop deputies from extricating the injured 39-year-old woman.
Snow and Ice Melt Causes Issues On Some Broome County Roads
News Friday, February 18th 2022, 9:44 AM EST Rain and warm temperatures on Thursday caused snow and ice melt throughout the region, leading to some minor issues on Broome County roads. Broome County Highway Department crews are on their way to Owens Hill Road in Lisle on Friday morning. The shoulder of the road is washed out in some spots, with the pavement crumbling into the ditch. Highway Department General Supervisor Mark Quail says Owens Hill Road has the worst damage so far.
A Chenango County Inventor's Car Muffler Advanced The Industry
February is Black History Month, and here at Fox 40 we've been highlighting stories from our area's past. This one, out of Norwich, helped to push the automobile industry forward another mile. Described in a newspaper article as "a bright young man," inventor William Corse created a muffler for cars in 1904. The patent for Corse's invention was the 13th ever issued for a muffler design. Corse's invention came at a time when few Norwich residents owned cars.
UPDATE: Red Cross Helping About One Dozen Residents Displaced by Conklin Avenue Fire
News Tuesday, February 15th 2022, 8:49 AM EST UPDATE: Feb. 15, 2022 at 9:35 am Volunteers from the American Red Cross have just arrived to help roughly one dozen residents displaced by the fire. Acting Fire Chief Alan Gardiner tells a Fox 40 News crew that everyone was out of the building by the time crews arrived. No one was injured. Firefighters began on the back porch from the inside. After an hour, Gardiner said they pulled the firefighters outside to begin attacking the fire from the top.
Proposed Bill Would Allow Pre-Trial Detention and Bail For Accused Arsonists in New York
News Friday, February 11th 2022, 3:07 PM EST New York State senators are proposing legislation that would make it possible for those charged with felony arson to be held in jail prior to trial. The bill is co-sponsored by senators Mike Martucci and Fred Akshar. The two Republicans say the bill would allow judges to set bail for felony arsonists, whereas now, they say such individuals can be released on their own recognizance under New York's bail reform laws.
State Police Respond To Nearly 100 Weather-Related Traffic Incidents During Winter Storm
News Monday, February 7th 2022, 2:02 PM EST State Police in Troop C responded to 95 weather-related traffic incidents during the winter storm that hit the region last week. Troop C covers areas of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga, Otsego, Cortland, and Tompkins counties. While police were busy responding to crashes, only three involved injuries.
Binghamton's Early Black Community Formed Their Own Educational Opportunities
News Monday, February 7th 2022, 1:22 PM EST February is Black History Month, and, over the next several weeks, Fox 40 will be highlighting the rich history of the Black community in Broome County. Tune in each Monday at 6 and 10 to hear stories of notable individuals, organizations, and businesses, presented by Binghamton Agway. This week's segment focuses on educational institutions formed by Binghamton's early Black community.
Rain Turning To Snow Expected To Impact Evening Commute
News Thursday, February 3rd 2022, 11:08 AM EST Rain turning to snow later in the day on Thursday is expected to impact the evening commute. The New York State Department of Transportation is already warning residents to stay home if possible, but with the precipitation expected to switch over to snow right around 6 p.m., there could be issues on the roadways as residents head home from work.
UPDATED: Emergency Crews Respond To 2nd Alarm Barn Fire In Kirkwood
News Wednesday, February 2nd 2022, 4:08 PM EST Fire crews from Five Mile Point and Broome County Emergency Services responded to a 2nd alarm barn fire at 360 Trim Street in the Town of Kirkwood. Broome County Sheriffs had both ends of Trim Street blocked off to assist the trucks and multiple tankers in putting out the fire.
Firefighters Rescue Residents From Burning Johnson City Apartment
Three Johnson City residents were led to safety by firefighters when their home went up in flames around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The tenants of a second-story apartment in a house at 51 Union Street were inside when firefighters arrived to see flames shooting from the back of the home. Officials say the two tenants from the first-floor apartment were already out of the building and accounted for.
One Person Injured After Car Crashes Into Endicott Tattoo Shop
News Tuesday, February 1st 2022, 2:08 PM EST One person has been injured after a car crashed into WildStyle Tattoos located at 1910 East Main Street near Jackson Avenue in Endicott. The crash was reported at around 1:25 pm. Endicott Police and the fire department are on scene. Endicott police say one person has been injured but did not give any more information as to how the crash occurred. A Fox 40 reporter saw a Union ambulance leave the scene with its lights on.
M-E Schools Equip Every Classroom With Trauma Bags
No one likes to think about a disaster happening, but Maine-Endwell School District officials say they would rather be prepared. The district is equipping every classroom with trauma bags. The red backpacks are stuffed with everything from bandages to tourniquets and come with instructions to stop excessive bleeding. The Trauma Bag Project is a collaborative effort between students, teachers, nurses, and the school resource officer.
Broome County COVID-19 Rapid Test Site Accepting Walk-Ins Starting Monday
News Thursday, January 27th 2022, 1:04 PM EST The Broome County Health Department will start accepting walk-ins at their rapid COVID testing site starting on Monday. County Executive Jason Garnar says the slowing of new cases in the county has led to less demand for the site, allowing them to open it up beyond just appointments, but that residents with appointments will continue to be given first priority.
Broome County Small Businesses Can Apply For Up To $50,000 In COVID Relief Money
News Thursday, January 27th 2022, 11:32 AM EST Broome County small businesses may be eligible for up to $50,000 in grant money to help with recovery after COVID shutdowns. The Agency, in partnership with the county, announced the new grant program on Thursday. The money is from a fund developed after Broome County received $1 million in CARES funding. The Agency says the Broome County COVID Recovery Fund aims to help out small businesses still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic revenue levels.
4-Year-Old Child Dies After Conklin Car Crash
All five occupants of that vehicle were seriously injured and transported to the hospital. Two passengers were air-lifted. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was evaluated on scene by EMS and was not taken to the hospital.
Free Produce Available At Greater Good Grocery Store
News Wednesday, January 26th 2022, 11:13 AM EST Among rising food prices, the community can get access to free produce at the Greater Good Grocery Store on Binghamton's north side. The store, run by the Broome County Council of Churches, will be giving out bags full of fresh produce on the last Wednesday of the month for the entire year. The free produce is provided through a donation from M&T Bank.
Chenango Memorial Hospital Opens Renovated Emergency Room and Walk-In
A new emergency room and walk-in center has opened at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. The renovations took several years to complete. The hospital ran a capital improvements campaign back in 2019 to gather donations. “This is an exciting day,” said Dr. Kenneth Herman, Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services at the Norwich hospital. “Years of work and many hands have brought us to this point. It is a vast improvement over our old space.
Tioga Central Schools Host Vaccine Clinic February 5th
The Tioga Central School District is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids and adults on February 5th. The district will be offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11 years old, the Pfizer booster for kids 12 to 17 years old, and both Pfizer and Moderna booster shots for anyone over 18. Flu shots are also being offered at the clinic. The clinic will be held at Tioga Central High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 5th.
At-Home COVID Test Kits Available At BC Transit Office
At-home COVID test kits are being distributed from the BC Transit office. Residents can get one kit per person from the office, located inside the Greater Binghamton Transportation Center.
Suspect Apprehended In Gas Station Attempted Robbery
News Monday, January 24th 2022, 4:42 PM EST Police have arrested and charged a suspect in an attempted gas station robbery in South New Berlin. On January 23, the Chenango County Sheriff's Office received a report of a silent commercial alarm set off at the Mirabito gas station in South New Berlin. As patrol cars were already on their way to the store, police received a 9-1-1 call from a worker who said someone had just tried to rob the convenience store.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Starving Goats In Delaware County
News Monday, January 24th 2022, 4:33 PM EST A Delaware County man is facing animal neglect charges after police say he starved several goats. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office says they investigated a complaint of animal neglect at a property in the Town of Stamford on January 17th. When they arrived, police say they found a number of goats that had not been provided adequate food or water. The next night, police say they located the owner of the goats, identified as 61-year-old John McLean.
COVID Rules On Campus: What's Changed and What's the Same?
News Monday, January 24th 2022, 11:17 AM EST SUNY Broome students started the first day of their spring semester on Monday and Binghamton University's classes will start on Tuesday. This is now the fifth academic semester to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are returning to some of the same rules they've been operating under since 2020, but as the pandemic response has evolved, so have campus protocols. "Everything is pretty... like, how do I put it?
Larry Harris Sentenced To 79 Years To Life In Prison For Death Of JC 11-Year-Old, Rape Of Underage Girl
News Friday, January 21st 2022, 11:56 AM EST A Binghamton man will be spending 79 years to life in prison for causing the death of Johnson City 11-year-old Jerome Smith and for raping an underage girl. Larry Harris stood in Broome County Court Friday morning as Judge Joseph Cawley listed off the slew of charges against him, stemming from separate violent crimes. Added together, the sentences come out to that total of 79 years to life.
Owner Was Repairing Car When It Caught Fire Inside Conklin Garage
News Thursday, January 20th 2022, 1:31 PM EST Update 1/20/22 2:09 p.m.: Emergency crews converged on a home at 313 Hardie Road in Conklin around 1 p.m. on Thursday after a car caught fire inside a garage. Fire officials say a man was working on his car in the garage. When he went to start the car, that's when it went up in flames. The Conklin Fire Department says he was not injured.
Rent Assistance Available Through City of Binghamton
News Thursday, January 20th 2022, 12:45 PM EST The moratorium on evictions in New York State ended on Saturday and the City of Binghamton is urging residents who are behind on rent or utilities to apply for assistance through the city. Mayor Jared Kraham says the city has around $620,000 in CARES Act funding still available to help low-to-moderate-income residents with rent, utilities, and mortgages.
Spiedie Fest Returns To Original August Weekend
In 2022, Spiedie Fest will once again take place in August. After moving the event to October in 2021, organizers say, this year, the festival will be back to the traditional first weekend of August. As usual, the event will take place at Otsiningo Park on August 5th, 6th, and 7th. Organizers say the August date is more ideal than having the event in the fall due to better conditions for the hot air balloons and more vendor availability.
Over 1,400 Broome Residents Without Power, Traffic Lights Out On Upper Front St
News Thursday, January 20th 2022, 9:58 AM EST An extensive power outage has left over 1,400 residents without power on Thursday morning and caused traffic lights to go out on Upper Front Street. According to NYSEG's power outage list, residents are affected in the Town of Chenango, Town of Barker, and Town of Maine. Most of the areas have an estimated restoration time of 11:30 a.m. Fox 40 has reached out to NYSEG to find out what caused the outage, but we have yet to hear back.
Multiple Agencies Respond To House Fire On Old State Road
Several fire departments are on the scene of a house fire in the area of 587 Old State Road. A Fox 40 reporter on the scene says the house is set back from the road, but heavy smoke can be seen coming from the roof.
Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying Larceny Suspect
New York State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a larceny suspect. Police say the individual is accused of stealing a wallet that contained cash and credit cards while in the laundry mat on West Main Street in Bainbridge on November 20th.
Governor Hochul Presents New York's 2023 Budget
News Tuesday, January 18th 2022, 11:56 AM EST Governor Kathy Hochul presented New York's 2023 budget on Tuesday morning. The governor outlined the balanced budget, which she is calling a "socially responsible and fiscally prudent" spending plan for the state. The $216 billion budget includes investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, housing, and public safety.
Broome County Senior Centers, Meals On Wheels Closed On Tuesday
The Eastern Broome Senior Center in Harpursville and the Northern Broome Senior Center in Whitney Point will both stay closed on Tuesday. Meals On Wheels in Conklin and the Eastern and Northern Broome branches will not be making deliveries.
ME Schools To Hold COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
Maine-Endwell School District is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The clinics will offer both pediatric first doses of the Pfizer vaccine and booster shots.
City of Binghamton Cracks Down On Parking Violations During Snowstorm
Ahead of, and during, Sunday night's snowstorm, the City of Binghamton cracked down on illegal parking, issuing nearly 350 parking tickets since Saturday night. “When thinking about heavy storms, those streets that have a lot of on-street parking are the slowest and hardest to plow," says Mayor Jared Kraham. Kraham says vehicles parked on both sides of streets that have alternate side parking rules caused a big problem during the massive December 2020 snowstorm.
List of Southern Tier Closings Due To Weather
Due to a snow storm hitting the region overnight on Sunday, many businesses and offices are closed, including state-run COVID-19 testing sites. Below is a list of closures.
Changes In How Broome County Reports COVID-19 Numbers
News Friday, January 14th 2022, 1:34 PM EST For most of the pandemic, Broome County has been using an online dashboard to keep the public informed of case counts and hospitalizations. On Thursday, some changes were made to that dashboard and how the county is reporting COVID numbers moving forward. Residents who have been following the dashboard may have noticed that the number in what was the "Active Case" column dropped from over 4,000 to around 2,000 in 24 hours.
State Police: Grandparent Scammer Stole Money From Endwell Resident
New York State Police are searching for a suspect in a scam that stole money from an elderly Endwell resident. Police say a scammer called the victim pretending to be her grandson, saying they were in jail in the New York City area and needed money for bail. Grandparent scams like this one have been around for several years now. In this case, police say the scammer told the victim not to tell anyone about the request.
Free Cervical Cancer Screenings Available For Uninsured Women
News Thursday, January 13th 2022, 3:40 PM EST With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to unemployment for many across the state, Broome health officials say unemployed women are less likely to be up to date with cervical cancer screenings. The Broome County Health Department is reminding residents of the free cancer screenings offered by the Southern Tier Cancer Services Program.
NYSDOH Clarifies Quarantine Guidance For Schools
The New York State Department of Health sent out a letter clarifying COVID quarantine guidance in schools. This guidance includes who can remain in classrooms, ride the bus, and participate in school sports after coming into contact with COVID-19. The updated guidance clarifies that all fully vaccinated students, teachers, and staff who have been exposed to someone with the virus can remain in school buildings, regardless of if they've got a booster shot.
Do You Have To Quarantine Or Not? Breaking Down The Updated CDC Guidelines
A lot has changed since the start of the pandemic, including quarantine and isolation guidelines. If you test positive for COVID-19 do you know what to do? What if you're near someone else who has the virus? The CDC updated their guidance in December, and then had to revise it to make it more clear due to confusion over the instructions. The CDC said they first reduced the isolation and quarantine times from ten days to five to address staffing shortages and keep kids in school.
How To Replace A Missing CDC COVID Vaccination Card
With more Americans rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 booster shot, it's time to dig out that CDC vaccination card you received after your original vaccine series. What happens if you can't find it? If you've lost your vaccine card, the good news is, it's easy to replace. Broome County Health Department Interim Director Mary McFadden says anyone looking to replace a vaccine card can just call the office.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Planned For Binghamton
To mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Binghamton community is planning a memorial celebration and service. On Monday at 6 p.m., there will be a march from the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade on Wall Street to the Salvation Temple Church on Main Street.
Defendant Accepts Plea Deal In Murder Of Oxford Teenager, Amelia Wakefield
News Tuesday, January 11th 2022, 2:01 PM EST The boyfriend of the Oxford teenager who was killed in May 2019 has accepted a plea deal, admitting to causing her death. Cody Coleman appeared in Chenango County Court on December 20th to accept that plea bargain, two and a half years after Amelia Wakefield was found dead in Coleman's home in Smithville Flats. Wakefield was just 16 years old at the time of her death.
JC Police Search For Larceny Suspect
The Johnson City Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a larceny investigation. The man police are trying to identify can be seen in Walmart security photos below. Anyone with information can call the Johnson City Police Department at (607)798-9318 Ext. 229. Reference JCPD Case #21-13992. Tips can remain anonymous.
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