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Broome County Seeks Input On The Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Broome County Department of Planning & Economic Development is seeking feedback for the 2024 Broome County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. According to the DPEC release, the plan assesses community risk to natural hazards, outlining a comprehensive approach to reducing the impact of natural disasters including floods, droughts, extreme temperatures, and storms.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Events Planned In Broome County New York
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday, June 15th, 2024. It's a day celebrated each year globally, providing an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people. It began in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the...
Endicott Grand Union? Renovation Work Exposes Site of Old Grocery
People passing by a building in the Union District of Endicott in recent days have been surprised by a previously-hidden sign. When stucco siding was removed from a wall of the large structure at the corner of North Nanticoke Avenue and East Wendell Street, a red-and-black "Grand Union" grocery store logo was exposed.
The Southern Tier News You Missed Last Week Is Right Here
Every week, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of May 27,...
New Store to Open at Site of Closed Binghamton Subway Shop
An old fast-food restaurant in Binghamton is being renovated as a new business prepares to open its doors. A grocery and deli is expected to open where a Subway sandwich shop had been located at Conklin Avenue and Tompkins Street on the city's South Side. The Subway restaurant suddenly closed...
Asking Price Reduced for Historic Choconut Inn in Friendsville
The owner of a popular Susquehanna County bar and restaurant is ready to retire and he's looking for someone to acquire the business. Robert Pornbeck on Thursday announced he's lowered the price he's seeking for the Choconut Inn in Friendsville. Pornbeck has operated the establishment at the intersection of Route...
National Pipe Renovating Felix Roma Bakery for Endicott Expansion
An iconic bakery building in Endicott will soon have a new use after its recent acquisition by National Pipe and Plastics. The expansion project could result in dozens of additional jobs for the company, which produces PVC pipe at its manufacturing facility on Mills Avenue. The Felix Roma & Sons...
Technologists Endorse New York Bill To Regulate Meta
In a news release on May 28, 2024, from the Office of New York State State Senator Andrew Gounardes, over a dozen technologists, including Chris Hughes, an original co-founder of Facebook, along with Joe Toscano, a former Google Experience Design consultant, sent a memo of support to Albany leadership calling for the passage of the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act (SAFE for Kids Act.)
Get Your Southern Tier New York News Updates Here
Every week, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of May 20,...
JC to Hold Hearing on Davis College Apartment Complex Proposal
A massive redevelopment plan for the old Davis College campus in Johnson City will be discussed at the next meeting of the village planning board. A group called Square Deal Partners LLC hopes to acquire the 13-acre property between Riverside Drive and the Susquehanna River for a major housing project.
Your Guide To Southern Tier New York Memorial Day Parades
It's the Memorial Day weekend. Yes, it's the unofficial start of the summer season, but while you are enjoying the long weekend, please take the time to remember and honor our fallen soldiers. So many men and women have given their lives for our freedom. Many have lost a family...
Invasive Species May Be Hiding in Your Boat in New York
The unofficial summer season is here, and most of us are happy it's here. I say most because I'm sure a few prefer one or more of those other seasons. My favorite is definitely summer. With all that comes with the summer season, boating is obviously high on the list...
Broome County’s Last A&W Restaurant is Closing Its Doors
After two decades, the A&W restaurant in Vestal is about to serve its last root beer float. The A&W/Long John Silver's combination eatery at 1919 Vestal Parkway East has been in operation for the past two decades. Owner Manjot Dhillon told WNBF News he expects the combined restaurant will shut...
Neglect Of Over 100 Animals: Arrests Made In New Berlin Farm Case
In a release from the New York State Police Troop C based in Sidney on May 21, 2024, it was announced that four people were arrested in connection with a case of over 100 neglected animals at a farm in New Berlin. A search warrant was served at properties on...
Attempted Murder: Binghamton Teen Charged in West Side Shooting
A Binghamton youth has been arrested after a man was shot in the head while riding in a car on the city's West Side. Authorities said the 17-year-old boy was charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection with the shooting that occurred around 7:10 p.m. Sunday. The incident happened near 34 Schubert Street.
Look At All These New Triple Cities Businesses So Far In 2024
At the conclusion of each year, we look back at some of the retail changes around our corner of the Southern Tier of New York, specifically, businesses we unfortunately lost. But with losses, also come gains in our community. As I tallied up what businesses have opened (some re-opened), and some are proposed, from January 1st through today (May 21, 2024) there are more than I thought. It's exciting to see so much happening around our community.
Three Charged After Downtown Binghamton Shooting
Binghamton police arrested three people as the result of an investigation into a downtown disturbance that ended with gunfire. Shots were fired outside a building at the Woodburn Court II apartment complex at 100 Susquehanna Street a few minutes before 3 p.m. Monday. There was no indication that anyone was...
Join The Fun: Everything You Need To Know About Owego’s Strawberry Festival
It wouldn't be summer without the annual Strawberry Festival in Owego. The 2024 festival is the 42nd year of the event which will be held June 13, 14, and 15. Okay, it's not quite summer on those dates, but it's close enough. According to Strawberry Festival organizers, on Thursday, June...
Record Amount of Roadwork Set For Broome County New York This Year
Thursday, May 16, 2024, Broome County Executive, Jason Garnar and Broome County Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Chet Kupiec announced the Broome County Highway Division's 2024 roadwork schedule. This will be the fourth year in a row for a record amount of roadwork in the county. According to the announcement...
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