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Investigators are looking for new leads in connection with the 1980 death of a Broome County resident whose body was found near Otsiningo Park. 30-year-old Barry Marquart of Kirkwood had been missing for a couple of days before his father reported him missing on November 9, 1980. State police found the man's car parked at the old Exit 5 rest area off Interstate 81 in the town of Dickinson. Troopers discovered Marquart's body in a shallow section of the Chenango River, a short distance from the vehicle. The death was ruled a drowning. Marquart had sustained injuries to his head and face. Altho...

Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin UPDATE: Owego Creek in Tioga County remained above flood stage at about 11:40 a.m. at 10 feet (1 foot above flood stage) and is near crest, according to an alert from the National Weather Service's office in Binghamton. The creek is expected to drop below flood stage by 6 p.m. A flood warning remains in effect until noon for Broome, Chenango, southern Cortland, Delaware, Tioga and northern Sullivan counties.  The weather service reported that between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen as of 8:22 a.m. While less than a quarter-inch more is expected, that ra...

First Day Hikes Thank you to those who attended First Day Hikes 2021! This year marked the 10th anniversary of the First Day Hikes program. Many New Yorkers across the state came out to lands, parks, trails, and other facilities to break in the New Year with a little fresh air and nature. See photos from this year's event on DEC's Flickr album. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and requirements for safe outdoor recreation, the event options for hikes ranged from self-guided treks to small staff or volunteer-led hikes allowing participants the time and space to socially distance while still enjoyin...