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Road Milling to Commence on Wednesday – Crews to Begin on Helen Ave
Beginning on Wednesday, July 17th, road milling will commence on the City of Cortland roadworks projects beginning on Helen Ave. The street will also have new curbing installed on July 22nd. Streets to follow Helen Ave in milling are:. Lebanon Drive. MacGregor Street. Hill Street. James Street (lower half) Huntington...
SUNY Morrisville EOP peer mentors prep for Summer Academy
MORRISVILLE — Communication and collaboration were key for 15 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) peer mentors taking part in team-building exercises in preparation for this year’s EOP Summer Academy at SUNY Morrisville. More than 100 students are expected to participate in the academy, a four-week intensive summer program designed...
Southern Tier New York Weekend Fun! Check Out These Events
Last weekend was a busy one in the Southern Tier of New York, and as summer progresses, each weekend (and weekdays as well) brings a lot of events to attend. While there are probably a lot more, here are a few things I found happening in and around the Binghamton area check out as you begin to make your weekend (and extended weekend) plans. Have fun!
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...
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.
A Building’s New Name Hits Home
Ince the October 7 attacks set off a wave of campus incidents and activism, several major Jewish donors have halted or withdrawn gifts to colleges they saw as not being responsive enough to antisemitic behavior on campus. But at an unusual renaming ceremony this spring at Colgate University, alumnus and trustee Dan Benton put a twist on that narrative.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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