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wbng.com > 02/25/2026 > binghamton-woman-sentenced-state-prison-stealing-disabled-victim

Binghamton woman sentenced to state prison for stealing from disabled victim

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (135+ words) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A Binghamton woman has been sentenced to up to six years in state prison for a burglary conviction. On Nov. 24, 2025, Samantha H. Green pled guilty to burglary in connection with an incident that occurred in May in the City…...

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wbng.com > video > 02/25/2026 > crews-respond-fully-involved-structure-fire-newark-valley

Crews respond to fully involved structure fire in Newark Valley

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (91+ words) Crews respond to fully involved structure fire in Newark Valley'WBNG Crews respond to fully involved structure fire in Newark Valley Ithaca residents push back on Flock license plate reader cameras installed under state gun violence program Binghamton University hosts "Shark…...

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wbng.com > 02/24/2026 > two-arrested-after-vape-compliance-check-leads-illegal-products-seizure-colesville

Two arrested after vape compliance check leads to illegal products seizure in Colesville

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (257+ words) TOWN OF COLESVILLE, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Two Colesville men were arrested and are facing multiple charges after an investigation into illegal sales of cigarettes, vapes and marijuana according to information from the Broome County Sheriff's Office. MD Omar Faruk, 61, and Mohammad M. Rahman,…...

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wbng.com > 02/23/2026 > homer-woman-charged-with-assault-police-officers-sent-hospital

Homer woman charged with assault, police officers sent to the hospital

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (202+ words) HOMER, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A Homer woman has been arrested on assault charges after allegedly injuring police officers at the scene of a house fire in Homer on Sunday. Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office arrived at the home on James…...

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wbng.com > 02/23/2026 > firefighter-injured-while-battling-house-fire-homer

Firefighter injured while battling house fire in Homer

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (175+ words) HOMER, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A firefighter was injured while on the scene of a house fire in Homer on Sunday morning. At approximately 11:13 a.m., the Homer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on St. James Street. Upon arrival, crews found…...

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wbng.com > 02/24/2026 > local-criminal-justice-students-watched-k-9-demonstration-fort-drum-military-police

Local criminal justice students watched a K-9 demonstration from Fort Drum military police

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (165+ words) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome-Tioga BOCES criminal justice students received a presentation from the eight-member military police detachment K-9 Unit from Fort Drum. Local U.S. Army recruiters arranged the lecture late last week. The students gained valuable knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of…...

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wbng.com > 02/21/2026 > crews-evacuate-elk-lake-homes-due-house-fire-containing-explosives

Crews evacuate Elk Lake homes due to house fire containing explosives

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (145+ words) MONTROSE, Pa. (WBNG) -- UPDATE: Elk Lake Volunteer Fire Company has lifted the evacuation order as of 6:55 P.M. Emergency response crews are evacuating residents near a home located at 12116 State Route 3001 in Elk Lake due to a possible risk of explosion. According…...

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wbng.com > 02/21/2026 > substantial-number-people-come-forward-former-owego-pastors-alleged-misconduct

‘Substantial number’ of people come forward on former Owego pastor’s alleged misconduct

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (258+ words) OWEGO, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Owego Church of Nazarene is addressing possible misconduct by its former pastor after a "substantial number" of people came forward. Jay Geistdorfer was removed from the church on Feb. 1. The church wrote on its website the staff…...

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wbng.com > 02/20/2026 > crews-respond-fully-involved-house-fire-apalachin

Crews respond to fully involved house fire in Apalachin

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (96+ words) APALACHIN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Crews are on the scene of a house fire on Barton Road in Apalachin. Flames and heavy black smoke are visible from Route 17. There is no word yet on whether any injuries were ... APALACHIN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Crews are on…...

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wbng.com > 02/18/2026 > inmate-dies-after-being-found-cell-unresponsive-cayuga-county-jail

Inmate dies after being found in cell unresponsive at the Cayuga County Jail

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (167+ words) AUBURN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- According to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office, an inmate has died after being found unresponsive at the Cayuga County Jail. On Feb. 5 at approximately 4 a.m., Andre Denman, 43, was found unresponsive during a routine cell check. Medical care was administered,…...