Broome County

George Akel Jr., one of three brothers who owned the Binghamton Giant Markets for decades, has died. He was 84.

Binghamton police and firefighters were sent to the Broome County Department of Social Services building after a "suspicious item" was discovered.

After decades of service in the Southern Tier, Yellow Cab of Binghamton is shutting down operations.

A former Georgia resident is to stand trial in July for murder and manslaughter charges in the death of her disabled daughter in Colesville in February 2018.

The Broome County Legislature is looking over a proposal that would relocate some government offices to a once-bustling, now languishing retail hub.

Broome County district attorney candidate Michael Korchak is pushing for regulations addressing relationships between law enforcement personnel and those involved in criminal investigations.

The Binghamton City School District now faces a lawsuit in connection with an alleged "strip search" of four girls in January.

Broome County district attorney candidate Michael Korchak is criticizing Senator Fred Akshar, who admitted to having an intimate relationship with the mother of a murder victim.

Broome County will be the home of a planned "hemp industrial park" to be developed by Canopy Growth Corporation.

Dozens of local fire departments are holding open house events for Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Day in Broome County April 27.