Jillian McCarthy

6 days ago | pressconnects.com | Jillian McCarthy

Binghamton man accused of a double murder was arraigned in Broome County Court on May 2. Scott C. Mitchell faces two counts of second-degree murder in connections with the case. A Binghamton man accused of a double-homicide on the West Side was arraigned in Broome County Court. According to the Broome County Clerk's Office, Scott C. Mitchell, 50, was arraigned on May 2 in Broome County Court on two counts of second-degree murder.

6 days ago | pressconnects.com | Jillian McCarthy

Sample News Group acquired the assets of the Cortland Standard. The Standard, which filed for bankruptcy mid-March, will return May 17. The Cortland Standard newspaper, which ceased publication March 13 after filing for bankruptcy, will now resume regular publication under new ownership.

1 week ago | pressconnects.com | Jillian McCarthy

Cannabis enforcement law remains without a vote in city council. Following a recent Court Street violation, Binghamton's mayor urged the council to pass the law, but a council member says it would not impact unlicensed sales. A law meant to crack down on the illicit sale of cannabis in Binghamton was first proposed over six months ago. After multiple city council discussions and a public information session, the proposed legislation has not yet been put to a vote.

1 week ago | pressconnects.com | Jillian McCarthy

A fire ignited in a vacant Endicott restaurant early on May 5. Endicott fire chief said the cause is unknown. The restaurant was shuttered in 2015 and has remained vacant since. Heavy fire burned through a vacant restaurant space in the Village of Endicott on May 5. Endicott Fire Department Chief Joseph Griswold said a fire was reported at about 12:34 a.m. at the former Greek Key Restaurant and Bar at 113 South Nanticoke Ave. in Endicott.

1 week ago | pressconnects.com | Jillian McCarthy

Walton man charged with sexual exploitation of a child. The arrest was one of 205 in a nationwide FBI crackdown. A Walton man has been arrested for the alleged sexual exploitation of a child as part of an FBI-led nationwide crackdown. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, 205 offenders have been arrested as part of "Operation Restore Justice," a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. One of the 205 was Jerry N. Butler III, 19, of Walton.