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TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is one of three cities in New York that saw TAKE 5 winners! According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning ticket worth over $11,567 was purchased at the Wegmans store on Chili Avenue. Other tickets that were purchased includde the Discount Zone Inc. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn […]
Homer Town Hall Closed Independence Day and Friday – Reopens Monday Regular Hours
The Village of Homer has announced that the Homer Town Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th, for the Independence Day Holiday. The Town Hall will reopen for normal hours on Monday. With the closure, both the Village of Homer and Town of Homer Offices...
Newfield sewer system project anticipated to conclude mid-July
The town of Newfield’s sewer system enhancement project is anticipated to conclude sooner rather than later. According to Newfield Town Supervisor Michael Allinger, the project is in line to finish in the middle of this month, instead of the end of the month or at the beginning of August.
Cornell Cooperative Extension program to help Lansing residents ditch natural gas
Cornell Cooperative Extension is ramping up efforts to help Lansing residents wean off natural gas consumption for home heating through a program from New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG). The transition would also help homeowners find a sustainable way to heat their home water and help with gas pressure issues.
Ithaca’s Jenna Plue reflects on stellar season at Corning CC
Since the turn of the century, the Corning Community College softball team has cemented itself as one of the top junior college teams in the entire nation. This past season, their standout player hailed from Ithaca. Jenna Plue wrapped up her lone campaign with the Red Barons in late May,...
July 4th fireworks and food, no recycling or bus service
City, town, and village offices, banks, and post offices are closed on Thursday for the Independence Day holiday, and many stores and restaurants are closed or have shorter hours for the 4th of July. There won’t be Ithaca Community Fireworks or Lansing Myers Park fireworks shows this year, and the...
State Police Looking to Identify Two Who Stole Shopping Cart Full of Items at Walmart
State Police at Homer are looking for public assistance in identifying two suspects who are involved in a larceny that took place at Walmart in Cortlandville back on May 14th. Troopers were dispatched to the store after two people left with a cart full of items without paying. State Police say the pair fled the scene in a black pick-up truck.
Binghamton Man Sentenced After Drugs, Paraphernalia Found on Clinton Street Last Year
A Binghamton man has been sentenced to state prison on a drug charge. According to the Broome County District Attorney, John T. Wilson entered a guilty plea to the charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree. In January 2023, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 42 Clinton Street in the City of Binghamton. Wilson was found in possession of cocaine, fentanyl, and a digital scale and packaging material.
Binghamton Dominates AE Meet: Men’s Strong Lead; Moane Shines in Women’s Events
LEXINGTON, Va. – Senior Courtney Moane won the women’s 100 breast and swam on the first-place 400 medley relay team, highlighting Binghamton’s performance during the third day of the America East Swimming & Diving Championships on Friday at the VMI Aquatic Complex. With one day left to go in the meet, the Bearcat men lead the six-team field by 49 points while the women are five points out of fourth place among the seven squads. Moane won her first career individual title with a time of 1:02.32, which was nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Ellie Fazio of Vermont…
Binghamton Recreation Baseball Needs Community’s Help to Make History
The Binghamton All-Star Baseball Team is reaching out to the Southern Tier community for support in making Binghamton history. This year marks a significant milestone for the Binghamton Recreation League as the 14U and 16U baseball teams have advanced to the Williamsport State Finals for the first time ever. Should...
Binghamton Men’s Swimming & Diving Team Clinches Third America East Title
VESTAL, N.Y. – For the second time in four seasons and third time overall, the Binghamton men’s swimming & diving team has won the America East Championship. The Bearcats placed first out of six teams in the four-day meet, which concluded on Saturday night at the VMI Aquatic Center. On the women’s side, meanwhile, Binghamton was fifth out of seven teams. The Bearcats, who won their first America East championship back in 2003, have now won two of their championships with Jerry Cummiskey as the head coach. On Saturday night, Cummiskey, diving coach Heather Colby and assistant coach Mike Kline…
Binghamton Shines at Bruno/Brown Invite with Records & Titles
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Binghamton came away with an individual title, two school records and an America East Conference record in the third and final day of the Bruno/Brown Swimming & Diving Invitational on Saturday at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatic Center on Saturday. The Bearcat men finished third out of five teams in the final standings while the women’s squad was fifth out of six teams. Junior Lauren Kuzma was fourth in the women’s 200 breast with a school-record time of 2:16.42. That broke the 2014 mark of 2:17.40, which was set by Corinne Zotter. Senior Courtney Moane also swam…
Swimming and diving teams sweep Marist on road
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Binghamton men's and women's swimming & diving swept Marist in their final dual meet Saturday afternoon at McCann Natatorium. The BU men (5-1) defeated the Red Foxes 177-121 and the Bearcat women (4-2) posted a 165-135 win. "Overall it was a strong day for both teams," head coach Jerry Cummiskey said. We had to battle a bit after a slow start but I'm happy with how the team raced and responded. We are looking forward to cleaning up some things we need to work on for championships but are excited to be in the home stretch. On...
Volleyball Announces Summer Camp Series
REGISTRATION LINK VESTAL, N.Y. (BUBearcats.com) - The Binghamton Volleyball program will host four summer camps, announced Associate Head Coach CJ Werneke Tuesday morning. Coming off America East Championship final appearance and second consecutive conference tournament run, camps will be held by Bearcat coaches and players, along with additional college coaches. New this year's camp series, the team added a boys camp in conjunction with the girls "Along with our annual girls programming, we're excited for the opportunity to locally grow the boys side of the sport with boys camps," said Werneke. Led by Werneke, BU will run four day camps...
Federal ‘Summer EBT’ program rolls out in NYS for school-aged children, gets backing of Queens assemblymember
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. For some school-aged children, the end of the school year also marks the end of regular free meals, which can heighten existing food insecurities. Luckily for students across the five boroughs,...
Four state parks in Lower Hudson Valley waive pool fees for rest of summer. What to know
Swimming pools at state parks throughout New York — including four in the Lower Hudson Valley — will have entry fees waived for the rest of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The four locations in the Lower Hudson Valley are FDR State Park Pool in Yorktown,...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
These N.Y. students can get paid to do community service work
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that the Empire State Service Corps Program application has officially opened. The program, which will establish 500 new “service positions will be created across SUNY’s colleges and universities,” was financed by $2.75 million from the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted budget, a written statement detailed.
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
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