Binghamton Locks Down Rat-Infested "Living Nightmare" House
A single-family home that had made life miserable for people in a Binghamton neighborhood has been locked down by the city.
Politics
President Biden Executive Order on Gun Control Expected
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order to increase background checks for gun purchases and other gun-related issues.
Judge Halts Selling and Shipping of Ghost Gun Parts in New York
Acquiring gun parts that could be used to create untraceable ghost guns just got more difficult in New York after a court order from a federal judge.
New York Attorney General Targets Price Gouging With New Rules
New York State Attorney General Letitia James last week announced new proposed rules to protect consumers and small businesses from corporate price gouging.
Hochul Blasts Proposal to Declare AR-15 the U.S. "National Gun"
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized Congressman George Santos for backing a measure that would designate the AR-15 rifle as the "National Gun of the United States.
First Responders Highlighted in Broome County State of the County
"Crime in Broome County is on the decline, down 17% from where it was in 2017," Jason Garnar said in his State of the County address which also highlighted first responders.
Johnson City to Receive $10 Million for Downtown Revitalization
New York state has awarded millions of dollars to Johnson City to encourage more economic development activity in the village's downtown business district.
Binghamton Hosting Open House for New Affordable Housing
Local politicians gathered in Binghamton's First Ward on Thursday to announce an open house for the North of Main Revitalization affordable housing project.
New York Will Spend $658 Million to Strength Health Care
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has earmarked $658 million in state funding for 127 projects to strengthen the state's health care system.
New York Could Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Raise Per-Pack Taxes
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul is taking aim at the tobacco industry, seeking to ban menthol cigarettes and significantly raise cigarette taxes per pack.