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Cup O' Jo Café Officially Open for Business in Endicott
Cup O' Jo Cafe officially opens today, joining Endicott's little Italy central business district. The cafe is located at 114 Odell Ave, moving from its former location in the Oakdale mall. Cup O' Jo Cafe hosts a menu of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coffee, gourmet melts, frozen drinks, and other lunch...
As the Fourth of July is Almost Here, Local Beer Distributors are Seeing a Massive Spike in Sales
According to a 2024 study, 48% of Americans plan to purchase alcohol for the Fourth of July. Part of that 48% are customers at local beer distributor Sam the Beer Man in Binghamton, seeing a 40-50% increase in sales this holiday week. Seeing up to 300 customers some days leading...
Phelps tour guide has long history with Binghamton mansion: Meet Helen Harendza
Helen Harendza of Binghamton loves to tell the story of Binghamton’s early days and to show visitors the splendor of the Gilded Age at the Phelps Mansion Museum of Binghamton. “It’s part of the foundation of this city,” she said. That’s why Harendza has been a volunteer...
"Bing Bang Comic and Toy Show" brings Comic Con to the Southern Tier
For the first time, Comic-Con has been brought to Binghamton. Fat cat comics from Johnson City led in organizing the "Bing Bang Comic and Toy Show" at American Legion Post 82 in Binghamton. 30 vendors including several local artists brought their goods and creations to the con, with over 300...
Daniel Hege to Direct Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra For 5 More Years
Renowned conductor Maestro Daniel Hege has renewed his contract as Music Director of The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hege first took the position in 2018 and with this renewal he will continue his role for another five years. He is a seasoned director as he was the music director of the Syracuse Symphony for 11 years and in 2009 he became the director of Wichita Symphony. Right before his current position he was named Principal Guest Conductor of the Tulsa Symphony of the 2015/16 season.
New Signs of Life at Chroma Cafe in Downtown Binghamton
The lights are on and food is being served again at a downtown Binghamton business that suspended operations late last year. Chroma Cafe & Bakery at 97 Court Street in recent days has started serving a limited menu of items, including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with coffee and other beverages.
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