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Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Spiedie Fest concert shakeup: This country singer won't be taking the stage
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally organizers have been forced to change the music lineup for the 40th annual event. Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny will no longer be performing at Spiedie Fest. Tenpenny had been scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. He will be replaced by country singer Justin Moore,...
Johnson City Opening Redesigned Village Park
Construction has been completed on a makeover project at a park in the village of Johnson City. The revitalization work at Jenison Park at Willow Street and Corliss Avenue had been proposed several years ago. The park is located near the Binghamton University Health Sciences Campus. Boland's Excavating of Conklin...
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
BU Athletic Director Gene Marshall Talks NIL, Provides Update on Potential Ice Hockey Team
Binghamton University Athletic Director Gene Marshall spoke with Fox 40 on his department's newest initiative to help students make money in the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) era of college sports, its consequences and provided an update on the potential of bringing in an ice hockey team. "I think [NIL]...
19-year-old sentenced after deadly Spring Brook Twp. crash
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison for the deadly crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead. In July of 2023, Ayden Beckage of Jefferson Township was charged with homicide by vehicle after driving under the influence in Spring Brook Township. On June 10 a Jeep […]
New Hope for Old McDonald’s Restaurant in Endwell
Some recent signs of activity outside a closed McDonald's restaurant in Endwell have residents wondering whether a new business will be opening at the site. The fast food operation at 3333 East Main Street closed suddenly 18 months ago. McDonald's representatives did not say why the place was shut down 23 years after it opened at the site of the old Hooper School.
Vestal Middle School to Debut "Yondr" Phone Pouch Program in the Fall
The Vestal School District plans to launch the Yondr phone pouch program at the Vestal Middle School in the fall. The program aims to curb distractions in the classroom by keeping students' phones securely locked up during the day. Each student will receive a phone pouch that securely holds their...
Dave and Busters Gets Ready for Grand Opening at Oakdale Commons
As a new Dave and Busters is getting set to open up next week at the Oakdale Commons, fox 40 was able to get a sneak peek of what's to come starting Monday. The new location features over 100 arcade games, and full bar and dining area, and a 40-foot TV wall capable of showing 12 different screens at once.
Johnson City native Brody Malone and USA Gymnastics test out routines before competition
PARIS, France (NBC News) — The USA men's gymnastics team got some practice time in this week ahead of their competition in the 2024 Paris Games. Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda and Stephen Nedoroscik will not compete in qualifiers until July 27, but were able to test out equipment and run their routines at Bercy Arena in Paris Wednesday.
La Festa Italiana Set for Labor Day Weekend
For Italians and anyone who enjoys great food, lively entertainment and the Italian culture and spirit, all roads lead to Scranton on Labor Day weekend. La Festa Italiana will be held August 30 through September 2 on Courthouse Square in Scranton. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
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