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Tornado Prompts Sudden Warning in New York: 'Take Cover Now!'
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in New York have issued a tornado warning for the Binghamton area and are urging people to "take cover now." The warning, which was issued at 7:10 p.m. Eastern time, gave people only minutes to act after the weather radar indicated rotation consistent with tornadoes. As of 7:36 p.m. Eastern time, the warning was no longer in place.
Donna Maria DeAngelo Fauth
Donna Maria DeAngelo Fauth, Age 62, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 due to illness. She was born February 18th, 1962 in Binghamton, NY to Arcadio and Joan DeAngelo. Donna is survived by her husband Jeff Fauth, daughters Traci Schubert (Chris) and Lindsi Fauth, and granddaughters Addyson and Blayke Schubert.
Thousands Still Without Power After Monday's Storm
Thousands of people in the Southern Tier are still without power after a storm came through the Binghamton area Monday night. According to the NYSEG website, as of 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, 1,481 people were still in the dark in Broome County. Chenango County is right behind with 1,454 people without power.
City of Cortland Common Council Meet Tonight
The City of Cortland Common Council will meet tonight at 6pm at City Hall. Tonight’s meeting will have two public hearings prior, one for proposed local law relating to City Constables, and the second for a local law to implement an occupancy tax within city limits. Agenda items for...
Big Lots Faces Survival Challenges: Are Binghamton and Vestal at Risk?
Recent news has indicated that Big Lots, the Columbus, Ohio-based retail chain, is facing significant challenges and will be closing several store locations. The company's survival is now in question as they plan to close more stores than they will open in 2024, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development raises concerns for local communities, including Broome County where one of these stores is located.
Dan Stone Re-Signs With Black Bears, Becomes Fourth Champion to Return
Dan Stone has re-signed with the Black Bears, becoming the fourth player from the 2024 Champion team to re-sign with Binghamton. Dan Stone (#52) played in every regular season and playoff game last year, suiting up for a total of 63 games. This past season, he was named an Empire Division Rookie All-Star, scoring four goals and 22 assists as a defenseman. According to the Black Bears, Stone's rating of +28 was the highest amount for the team's defenseman and third overall for the organization.
Dryden, Freeville town courts to merge by end of 2024
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — Two Tompkins County courts are becoming one. The Dryden and Freeville town courts will merge by the end of the year. Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer says the decision was made after a judge decided to retire. Leifer tells us the change won’t happen right...
Red’s Kettle Inn: Sports Memorabilia Sold But Future Uncertain
The large collection of Yankees, Triplets and other local sports-related memorabilia that decorated the walls of Johnson City's iconic Red's Kettle Inn has been sold off. The family-run business on CFJ Boulevard had been a fixture in the village for more than eight decades. The place closed about a year...
Cortland mayor to appoint new DPW supervisor, finance director
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Several appointments in Cortland are being made. Mayor Scott Steve will announce this evening the appointments of a new DPW leader and part-time city judge. A new finance director is also being named at tonight’s Common Council meeting, and the mayor will choose a replacement...
7 Budget-Friendly Towns In Upstate New York For Retirees
You have been waiting for the time when you’ll finally not have to worry about getting to the office on time, satisfying hard-to-please bosses, and keeping to strict schedules and routines. The time to retire has finally arrived, and you are excited at the prospect — looking for peaceful and beautiful locations, probably right on the water. You soon discover that Florida is top dollar — as are many other venues along the coast. There is an excellent option, however. Discover below seven budget-friendly towns in Upstate New York for retirees. All of these towns have median listing home prices of less than $300,000.
Plans for Binghamton Event Venue and Photo Studio Approved
A fire-damaged Binghamton building that's been unused for several years could spring back to life as an event space. A Broome County husband and wife are planning to establish a new business at the location of the former Crescent Cleaners at 40 Clinton Street in the city's First Ward. Francisco...
Work to start this week on multiple city streets
The City of Cortland’s summer milling and paving schedule begin this week. According to Crown City Rising, work will commence on Wednesday (July 17) with milling on Helen Avenue. The following streets will be milled in order:. Lebanon Drive. MacGregor Street. Hill Street. The lower half of James Street.
SUNY Morrisville intern one of 1st for SUNY Climate Corps
MORRISVILLE — SUNY Morrisville student Hunter White is already making his mark in the environmental industry. He is among the State University of New York’s inaugural class of paid student interns from the SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program.
Cayuga Heights loses public works director to Cortland
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, NY (CortacaToday) — Cayuga Heights is losing a key member of its Department of Public Works. Village Mayor Linda Woodard says DPW Director Mike Wiese is heading to Cortland to become the superintendent of public works. She calls the departure a “tremendous loss.”. “It hurts,” Woodard...
Cortland launches police chief search
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland is now searching for a new police chief. Mayor Scott Steve says the city is looking for candidates both inside and outside the Cortland Police Department. Paul Sandy recently announced he’s retiring at the end of this month. Steve says he’ll be missed....
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