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Bearcats for Israel tables for hostage awareness on Spine
To bring awareness to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, Bearcats for Israel, a subgroup within Hillel at Binghamton, tabled on the spine on Wednesday afternoon. Established from noon to 4 p.m., the table featured posters of the hostages with their pictures and descriptions. Members handed out pins and bracelets in Israeli colors to passersby. The table was also handing out “Myths vs. Truths” flyers — which was described as a fact sheet about Israel and Palestine and the events of Oct. 7.
Men’s soccer overpowered by William & Mary
The Binghamton men’s soccer team continued its 2024 season Wednesday night with a 3-0 loss against William & Mary. The Bearcats struggled in the first half, as they were unable to find the back of the net, while William & Mary managed to put three past them. The Bearcats’ offensive struggles continued in the second half, as they were held scoreless, cementing a 3-0 win for William & Mary.
#3 on Fox 40's Top 40: Jack Sharkey
Jack Sharkey, born as Joseph Paul Zukauskas in Binghamton's first ward, once owned the most coveted title in sports. But his story almost happened accidentally. Joseph joined the Navy and when stationed in Boston in 1923, heard a promoter was looking for fighters. Zukauskas lied, saying he'd fought dozens of times in the Navy and was given 100 dollars for his first fight.
Annual Wyoming County Fair kicks off in Meshoppen Township
MESHOPPEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Annual Wyoming County Fair kicked off Wednesday in Meshoppen Township, bringing a week full of excitement and activities for the whole family. The fair offers a wide range of events, including a concert on Saturday night featuring country artist Ian Munsick. “It is great to watch this go […]
Coffin races coming to Berwick
Berwick, Pa. — Fall is about to get a little spookier when Berwick becomes host to its first ghoulish coffin race. Goblins, ghosts, and zombies are invited to build and race their own coffins during the inaugural event on Oct. 19 from 1-5 p.m. in front of Tri-County Lumber, which is putting on the event. The race, which costs $50 per team to enter, is a fundraiser for a local...
AccuWeather warns of first major snowfall in New York City
AccuWeather’s meteorologists correctly predicted the biggest snowfall of the season for New York City and warned earlier and more accurately than anyone else. AccuWeather’s expert meteorologists correctly predicted the first major snowfall event of the season for New York City and warned earlier and more accurately than anyone else about snowfall in Pennsylvania.
How Harrisburg is responding to the wave of warehouse construction
LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. — What if the answer to managing warehouse development lies not along the highways and local roads that carry truck traffic, but instead at the state Capitol in Harrisburg?. Lower Nazareth Township Manager Lori Stauffer thinks the answer to managing the influx of development is...
Pleasant Valley senior sets course record at Allentown Municipal
KRESGEVILLE, Pa. — Senior year is off to an unprecedented start for Pleasant Valley golfer, Lydon Patascher. “With the way I'm playing right now, I feel like I'm the best player in the world,” said Patascher. The 17-year-old shot 60 at Allentown Municipal, setting a course record. The...
How Local Universities are Upping their Campus Safety as the 2024 Fall Semester Begins
As of January 2024, the New York State Education Department reported there were over 1.1 million college students in the state. Binghamton University is welcoming back over 18,600 students this fall semester and the school is taking on an all-hazards approach. "What that means is we're we're really focusing on...
Caldas Nets Two as Men's Soccer Wins Opener 3-0 at Binghamton
VESTAL, N.Y.— The William & Mary men's soccer team started their 2024 season with a bang, using three first half goals, two from Lucas Caldas, to secure a 3-0 win at Binghamton on Wednesday night. After being idle the first week of the regular season, Chris Norris' squad showed...
Pennsylvania trooper injured in hourslong pursuit of drug suspects near I-95 in Bensalem
BENSALEM, Pa. - A traffic stop turned police pursuit ended with two arrests, a drugs and firearm seizure, and an injured Pennsylvania State Trooper. Taheem Armstrong, 36, and Kevin Williams, 30, were initially pulled over by a Bensalem police officer on Wednesday for a suspended registration. Williams, who was found...
How teachers, school employees can score free Wawa coffee over the next 2 weeks
Enough already with an apple for the teacher! Wawa is giving free hot coffee to educators and school employees as a back-to-school promotion in its local stores. The initiative offers a free hot coffee of any size from Monday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the convenience store chain. ...
Millions to be lost as Pennsylvania lottery Powerball tickets near expiration
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a million dollars is about to be “lost” as three Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania are set to expire. The three tickets are worth a total of $1.25 million and were sold in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New Tripoli (Lehigh County). A million-dollar ticket was sold at United Food Market on […]
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
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