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"It's like a ghost town": Bridge closure hurting Conklin businesses
Since July 29th, the Kirkwood-Conklin road bridge has been closed. Business owners say they noticed a slowdown starting when the bridge went to one lane this spring. "We noticed a slowdown that mid-April," said manager of the Little Oak, Maria Olsen. "We thought maybe it was taxes. But then I noticed my FedEx employees from across the river aren't here anymore for lunch. Our Frito Lay people aren't calling for takeout like they used to."
’Success Coaching’ helps students transition to college
Hannah Pitkofsky arrived at Binghamton University last year after a successful high school career and was determined to continue her high academic standing while also being involved on campus. A psychology and theatre double major, Pitkofsky dove into several extracurricular opportunities including Hillel, the Neurodiversity Club and Theatre Department productions....
Bearcats Volleyball Preseason Presser: One More Step
The Binghamton University volleyball team has turned it around since head coach Allie Yaeger showed up, but there's still one thing that's alluded the Bearcats under coach Al--an NCAA Tournament Appearance. We spoke with the team ahead of their season to see what steps have to be made to get the program its first chip since 2012.
Maine Endwell High School All-Time Leading Scorer Gives Back to Alma Mater with Her Own Basketball Camp
Kaety L'Amoreaux is no stranger to Maine-Endwell High School, winning two section four Class A championships, cracking the top 10 all-time scoring list for class b and up, and becoming the all-time leading scorer for Maine-Endwell during her four years there. But for the upcoming sophomore guard at Fairfield University,...
Central UMC of Endicott's Central Serves Program Receives $1,000 Donation
Auchinachie Services' charitable giving program "Auchinachie Cares" presented $1,000 to the Central United Methodist church of Endicott's community outreach program "Central Serves". Central Serves is a local non-profit organizations established back in 2021, dedicated to supporting the greater Endicott families through service and education. The organization's goal is to identify...
Upstate improves federal quality score while other 2 Syracuse hospitals lag
Syracuse, NY -- Upstate Medical University improved its score to “average” in the latest annual federal quality ratings. Upstate’s two hospitals, downtown and Community General, received three out of five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The feds rated thousands of hospitals from one to five stars.
Free Backpacks And School Supplies Giveaway In Rome This Weekend
Do you need help with school supplies for back to school time? There will be a free backpack and school supplies giveaway in Rome this weekend. The Rome NAACP is hosting a Back-to-School Bash at Franklin Field of Rome on Saturday August 17th from 2PM - 4PM in collaboration with Connected Community Schools and Mohawk Valley Health System.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
NY FOCUS: Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC. Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
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