Broome County

Founded: 1806
Population: 190,488
County Executive: Jason Garnar (D)
Colleges/Universities: Binghamton University, SUNY Broome
Sports Teams: Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Binghamton Black Bears, Broome County Stallions
Major Roadways: Interstate 81, Interstate 88. Route 17, Vestal Parkway

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Source: Evacuation of Broome Park Followed Text Report of an Armed Person

Florida Man Admits Planting Card-Readers at Broome Gas Pumps

A Florida man has admitted between December 2015 and July 2019 he and others built skimming devices they inserted in gas pumps in Broome and other counties.

Kathy Whyte

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Ret. Broome Fire Coordinator

Funeral services are being announced for Broome County’s long-time Director of Emergency Services and Fire Coordinator, Michael Aswad.

Kathy Whyte

Broome Residents Urged to Guard Against Hospitalization

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says people should do what they can to keep from ending up in the packed hospitals.

Kathy Whyte

Early Voting Starts October 23 and Includes Propositions on Voting in NY

People are heading to the polls more than a week before Election Day.

Kathy Whyte

Another Toilet Paper Shortage? Look So As Supply Chain Issues Clog Distribution

Toilet paper is becoming harder and harder to find and people panicked that they'll run out, are buying all that they can which isn't helping the situation.

Traci Taylor

Broome Reports Hundreds of School Bus Passing Tickets Written

Broome County officials have written 362 violations for drivers illegally passing stopped school buses since the new Stop-Arm Camera program started.

Kathy Whyte

New York Governor Hochul Tells Parents to Schedule Kids’ COVID Shots Now

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is telling parents and school districts to get ready now to get younger children vaccinated against COVID-19.

Kathy Whyte

Broome Emergency Services Funds for Disaster Response, Not Grenades

Emergency services offices are getting tens of thousands of dollars in federal funding to support planning and operational readiness for disaster but no weapons

Kathy Whyte

These 17 Famous Musicians Have Ties to the Binghamton Area [GALLERY]

Connected to the Binghamton area are a famous opera singer, Billboard chart-topper, even a Grammy award winner!

Traci Taylor

Who Are the Three Binghamton Area Jazz Musicians Honored in New Mural?

Splashes of color adorn a Johnson City building but this isn't just a piece of art, it is a showcase of musicians who shared their talent with Binghamton.

Traci Taylor