Kirkwood News

ALBANY - The state this week notified 544 businesses they face being removed from New York's lucrative tax-break program, while another 96 companies had their benefits restored.

The Town of Kirkwood's highway garage may soon move to higher ground and out of a flood zone.

Justin Holland of White Lake won the 40-lap Sportsman feature at Five Mile Point Speedway on Saturday night.

KIRKWOOD - Jerry Higbie of Slate Hill won the 45th Heath Memorial Modified race at Five Mile Point Speedway on Saturday.

KIRKWOOD The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded Frito-Lay in Kirkwood "STAR" status for comprehensive safety and health programs that exceed minimal government regulations, the company said.

KIRKWOOD, N.Y. - State police say two Pennsylvania men robbed an upstate New York gas station and might have gotten away if they'd remembered to do one thing - fuel up.

This from NEW YORK STATE POLICE, TROOP a oeCa HEADQUARTERS: On June 29, 2009 at approximately 9:30 pm, the New York State Police in Kirkwood, New York, investigated an armed robbery that occurred at the Quickway Convenience Store located at 1724 State Route 11 in the Town of Kirkwood.

These Greater Binghamton residents have a birthday today. * Elizabeth Schleider Pantalone, 80, Binghamton.

Crumbling flood-damaged trailers in Afton may finally be cleaned up next month, three years after the Flood of 2006 destroyed them.

A steady rain and saturated ground have led to a flash flood warning in Broome County through early evening.

Heads bowed, hands saluted and guns fired as some Southern Tier residents paused to honor the American flag during a Flag Day celebration Sunday.

Camp Hope for Kids, a day camp for children ages 6 to 14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, still has openings available for the 2009 camp.

I was disappointed to read in the Press & Sun-Bulletin recently that the Susquehanna Valley school district was one of the last schools to report teachers' salaries.

Brian Weaver of Windsor became the first repeat winner this season at Five Mile Point Speedway on Saturday at Kirkwood.

These Greater Binghamton residents have a birthday today. * Virginia Sallada, 93, Binghamton.

BINGHAMTON - A former beer salesman is facing two misdemeanors for allegedly stealing trade secrets, but his case appears more likely to play out in civil court than in the criminal justice system.

The Price Chopper grocery chain said it has filed a $20 million suit against Binghamton Giant Market Inc.

KIRKWOOD - Federal stimulus money could help bring high-speed Internet access to rural parts of eastern Broome County, places that can't get the service now, two county legislators said.

You've seen them on retail store shelves and maybe even used them in your home: "green" cleaning and paper products, billed as better for the environment and your health.

Village cops chased down and arrested a convicted sex offender on Friday, police said.