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Tractor-Trailer Gets Stuck Under Another Bridge in New York State
Another week, and yet another bridge in New York has been struck by a vehicle. The latest impact saw a large tractor-trailer getting itself stuck during the afternoon rush hour, resulting in an entire street being shut down. While transportation officials across New York state continue to make efforts to...
Broome County's first 24/7 community fridge opens Saturday
Good Neighbors started in 2021 as a way to help people through the pandemic. The group collects leftover food from grocery stores and restaurants and redistributes it back to the community. People can shop for whatever items they need once a month. Now, they're expanding their services to perishable items...
PETA Opposes New York’s Binghamton University Mascot Decision
On Monday, August 12, 2024, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) officially took a stand against the recent decision made by Binghamton University to use a 5-month-old binturong named Bing as a mascot for the school's sports teams. PETA says that the decision by the University has raised...
Get Ready For School With Free Backpacks At Broome County Sheriff’s Event
Is it that time of the year already? Yes, it's back-to-school time. Colleges are already in session, Pennsylvania schools have begun their 2024-25 year already, and now it's time for elementary, middle, and high school students in New York State to put away those summer clothes and return to class.
Upstate New York To Get Iconic Twilight Zone Statue
Fans can soon visit a statue that will be on display in upstate New York. The Twilight Zone was hosted by Rod Serling who wrote episodes for this TV series. Serling has ties to New York state since he was born in Syracuse, NY and moved to Binghamton, NY with his family.
Binghamton Vet Center holds military and veteran appreciation picnic
The Binghamton Vet Center held a military and veteran appreciation picnic today at Arnold Park in Vestal today. The center provides readjustment counseling for veterans, service members and their families and helps connect veterans with resources available to them in the community. Today's event wasn't just about veterans connecting with...
South Side residents may experience interruptions to water supply on Thursday
Some residents on Binghamton's South Side may experience interruptions or changes in their water supply Thursday. The City of Binghamton Department of Water & Sewer said water may not be available or may appear discolored during the removal and replacement of gate valves between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Following the work,...
Broome County Public Library hosts ‘The Hungry Ear’
On the last Monday of every month, community members come together at the Broome County Public Library for a one-hour session of dramatic short story readings by local actors. The program, known as the Hungry Ear, was founded in 2007 by Judy McMahon, 86, of Binghamton. McMahon, who received a...
Readers’ Column for the week of August 25, 2024
You may call The Owego Pennysaver Readers’ Column at (607) 687-2378 24-hours a day, or email comments to ReadersOP@gmail.com. We reserve the right to revise or reject any message. Well, Village of Newark Valley, the message has been sent that when you don’t keep up with your property and...
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