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#29 on Fox 40's Top 40: Bridget Orchard
We continue with Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time, sponsored by UHS Sports Medicine and UHS Orthopedics. Coming in at number 29 is...Bridget Orchard, formerly known as Bridget Baxter. Orchard was a three-time all-state athlete for Binghamton High School's softball team where she both...
Acquitted Arson Suspect Sues Fire Department
A woman who was acquitted of arson charges last year for a fire that occurred in 2022, has filed suit against the Binghamton Fire Department and several law enforcement agencies that she claims were responsible for her malicious prosecution and fourteen months of incarceration. Marquetta James filed suit in US District Court for the Northern District of New York naming six entities and seven named individuals as defendants.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing elder roommate: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing early Friday morning. Louis Gargiso of Jackson Twp., NJ, charged with murder. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
UHS President Gives Update on Projects at Binghamton Rotary
UHS president John Carrigg joins the Binghamton Rotary Club today to talk about the progress of the UHS projects over the past year. Some of the most notable are the UHS Wilson Tower that opened last month, the 24-hour pharmacy, and the new child care center that opened in Johnson City.
Life Flight helicopter touched down at SUNY Broome
As part of the program, the Life Flight air ambulance crew landed on campus today and gave the campers an opportunity to climb aboard the aircraft, and ask questions about what it takes to have a career as an EMT.
Ross Park Zoo volunteer 'like a kid in a candy store' at themed events
Maybe you’ve seen Janelle Gennarelli of Binghamton hopping around the grounds dressed as the Easter Bunny at the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton. Or maybe you saw her around Christmastime when she played Mrs. Claus. Or you may have seen her helping visitors toss bean bags and play other games during special events at the zoo. ...
$5 Million Boost: T-HIP Program Brings $40,000 in Home Repairs to 135 Low-Income Families in Binghamton!
Empowering Homeowners Through T-HIP Grants in Binghamton Kraham’s Vision: Transforming Binghamton’s Neighborhoods with T-HIP According to BINGHAMTON HOMEPAGE.com, in Binghamton, New York the Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is helping low-income homeowners improve their living conditions. Managed by local nonprofits First Ward Action Council and Home HeadQuarters, T-HIP provides grants of up to $40,000 per household […]
Flames damage apartment building in West Pittston
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire damaged an apartment building early Tuesday morning in Luzerne County. Firefighters were called to Jenkins Street in West Pittston around 2 a.m. Newswatch 16 crews found heavy smoke and damage to the building. Officials have not said if anyone was hurt in the fire...
Win Tickets & More To See PRIMUS At Tag’s In Big Flats
It's been a summer of rockin' concerts so far throughout the Southern Tier and beyond, and we've been fortunate enough to give out plenty of tickets to these great shows at various venues. Are you ready for the next one? The Summer Stage at Tag's in Big Flats, New York...
Jake Joins the Sue Henry Show on WILK
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — If you tuned into The Sue Henry show on WILK Tuesday afternoon, you may have heard a familiar voice - our Jake Sarwar!. Jake joined the legendary Sue Henry as a contestant on her "fake news" game. Sue presents four stories - three of...
Resources come together for those less fortunate in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Resources for those less fortunate came together at the Robert E. Dougherty High-Rise in Dunmore. The event was sponsored by the Lackawanna County Housing Authority. Free clothing and meals were provided by Saint Francis of Assisi, and residents of the high-rise were told about programs in the community to help […]
Scranton Library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
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