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Sheriff's Office Update: Latest Arrests In Broome County, New York

1 day ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

The weekly arrest report was released by the Broome County Sheriff's Office on April 23, 2025. Arrests and charges from the Broome County Sheriff's Office do not reflect all the department's activity for the week. All persons are considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Broome County New York DEA Drug Take Back Day Is This Saturday

1 day ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

Do you have old medications lying around the house, and don't know what to do with them? Don't throw them away in your garbage; instead, take advantage of the DEA Drug Takeback Day. The Broome County Sheriff's Office and the Broome County Health Department have scheduled a drug takeback day as part of the nationwide DEA National Prescription Takeback Drug program.
Operation Hard Hat Tackles Reckless Driving In Kirkwood, New York

2 days ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

'Operation Hard Hat' on Interstate 81 resulted in 69 tickets issued on April 21, 2025. The operation was conducted by New York State Police Troop 'C' Traffic Incident Management along with the New York State Department of Transportation at a construction zone on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood. Operation Hard HatAt the sight of 'Operation Hard Hat ' on Interstate 81 North, over Loughlin Road, NYS DOT crews were completing bridge work.
What You Need To Know About Oneonta's Upcoming Road Changes

6 days ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $4 million project to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in the City of Oneonta. A roundabout will replace the current intersection of James F. Lettis Highway and Main Street, which will reduce vehicle congestion, mobility, and idling, plus make it easier for pedestrians and motorists to reach area destinations, according to the announcement.
Davis College Campus Sold for Apartment, Restaurant Project

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Bob Joseph

The long-awaited sale of the 13-acre former Davis College campus in Johnson City has been completed. Businessman Adam Weitsman said the $4.5 million deal closed Thursday. He had acquired the property in December 2019. The Riverside Drive site was sold to developer Dave Drew, who plans to transform the former private Baptist bible college into a 75-unit apartment complex. The property is to be called Riverside Gardens. Plans for the project also call for a restaurant and gym.
Another "Big Dig" Near Old IBM Country Club on Watson Boulevard

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Bob Joseph

People passing the site of the former IBM Country Club just west of Johnson City have been curious about the nature of a construction project that's now underway. Workers have been busy digging a deep hole on a site on Watson Boulevard in the town of Union. Some of those who have noticed the activity were under the impression it was related to the long-planned development of a new supply well for the village of Endicott water system.
Broome County New York Sheriff Releases Recent DWI Enforcement Results

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

First Quarter 2025 results have been released for the Broome County Sheriff's Office targeted DWI response according to Sheriff Fred Akshar. The STOP-DWI program began in January of 2025 in partnership with the Broome County District Attorney's Office. The program funded an extra patrol deputy for targeting drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Locally-Owned Binghamton Gym Opening Salt Sauna

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Bob Joseph

A fitness center in downtown Binghamton is preparing to open a custom-designed salt sauna facility. Planning for the project at JOG33 Downtown began about a year ago. Construction of the Himalayan pink salt sauna took about six months to complete. JOG33 Downtown is located at 33 Court Street in Binghamton.
State OKs Restoration Project for Binghamton's Ross Park Carousel

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Bob Joseph

New York state has finally given the go-ahead for the long-awaited restoration of the century-old carousel at Ross Park in Binghamton. The city has been planning the project that will relocate the historic merry-go-round to another spot in the park for more than a decade. A sign advises Ross Park visitors that the carousel is being renovated. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)Ross Park Zoo executive director Phillip Ginter said the city has received state approval for the planned restoration.
These 4 Upstate New York Museums Are Ranked Among the Best In America

1 week ago | wnbf.com | Michael Karolyi

With the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art you could say New York State has some of the finest museums in the world. According to the Museum Association of New York () there are 750 museums in the Empire State. Of those 750, here are the Four Best Museums in Upstate New York. As part of their 10Best series, USA Today have highlighted museums across the United States in a variety of categories.