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Binghamton First Ward Apartment Project Could Be Expanded
A developer is considering an additional phase of a previously-announced housing and commercial complex proposed for the First Ward of Binghamton. Long Island-based Metro Group properties last September revealed plans for a 102-unit mixed-use building for a vacant site on Clinton Street. The developer's representatives now have outlined a much-larger...
Reports Of Scammers Posing As Publisher Clearing House Reps In Broome County
It's a never-ending line of scams throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. One of the latest scams being reported includes one from supposed representatives from the Publisher Clearing House. According to the Broome County District Attorney's Office, residents throughout Broome County have been contacted by persons claiming to be from Publisher Clearing House.
New License Plate Reader Network Strengthens Broome County Law Enforcement
An $834,118 grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology program has been awarded to the Broome County Sheriff's Office according to a release. Most of the funding will help to purchase and install a county-wide License Plate Reader network. This network will integrate...
$175 Million UHS Wilson Main Tower Project Nearing Completion
Construction will soon be finished on a massive expansion project at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. United Health Services officials spent years planning to develop the Wilson Main Tower on Main Street on the north end of the existing hospital. John Carrigg, UHS president and CEO, said it's "a...
Kirkwood, New York Man Arrested Following Multiple Gas Station Robberies
Clint A. Loomis of Kirkwood is facing felony robbery charges related to a string of gas station robberies after a successful capture by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 5:40 a.m., the Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol responded to a robbery report at the Speedway gas station on Route 7 in Sanitaria Springs. Reports state that a male entered the store and grabbed a cash register off the counter in the cashier's presence. The male then fled the scene in a grey Ford F-150 pickup truck with the cash register.
Dunkin’ Alert: Johnson City and Apalachin Shops Will Open Soon
Coffee and doughnut lovers in Broome and Tioga counties can look forward to a couple of new places to start their day. Construction on two new Dunkin' shops in the Binghamton area is nearing completion. A new store in Westover - about a half-mile from the village of Johnson City...
If You Missed New York Southern Tier News, We’ve Got You Covered 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 6,...
Head of New York’s Cannabis Office Asked To Step Down
The executive director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, has been asked to step down by Governor Kathy Hochul's administration. This decision comes after a review of Alexander's handling of the troubled rollout of the state's retail marijuana industry. Alexander, who previously served as a state Senate counsel and contributed to the legislation legalizing marijuana, is expected to depart by September 1, when his term as executive director was set for renewal.
Help Rebuild Owego New York’s Iconic Strawberry
Our community is full of fun things to do during the warm weather months, and there are many events and festivals held around the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. One of those events is the very popular Strawberry Festival held in Downtown Owego. This year's festival will...
Endicott Targets Problem Property Near Village School
The village of Endicott is preparing to take legal action to deal with trouble at a home near a school. Police have been dealing with complaints related to the property at 108 South Loder Avenue in recent months. Authorities have reported apparent drug use, loose dogs and "general disorder" at...
West Endicott Eyesore: Red Carpet Inn Finally Being Torn Down
Demolition crews have started the process of removing an abandoned motel in West Endicott. The old Red Carpet Inn on West Main Street near the En-Joie Golf Course had languished in recent years, becoming a neighborhood nuisance as redevelopment efforts failed. Broome County acquired the property for $600,000 last February....
Binghamton School Odyssey Of The Mind Team Advances To The World Finals
It is our job to keep you informed with local, state, and national news as best we can, and unfortunately, many times it's not news in a good way. So, that's why we try to find positive news to pass along to you whenever we can. And here is something good from our corner of the Southern Tier of New York, that I think our community would be proud of.
Downtown Binghamton: Future of City-Owned Site Up in the Air
A prime piece of property in the heart of downtown Binghamton has been idle for nearly two decades and there are no redevelopment plans for the site. The parcel on the southeast corner of Court and State streets once was occupied by the O'Neil and Ross buildings. This building at...
Fixing the Avenue: Endicott Drivers, Businesses Cope with Project
Motorists and business operators are making adjustments as Endicott's Washington Avenue reconstruction project moves forward. Mayor Nick Burlingame told WNBF News on Tuesday that the contractor has advised village officials that things are "right on schedule" for the long-awaited upgrade. A view of the north end of the Washington Avenue...
$3 Million In New Funding For Greater Binghamton Airport
February 27, 2023, it was announced that the Greater Binghamton Airport would be awarded $7 million in federal funding for terminal upgrades, through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Airport Terminal Program. At that time, Representative Marc Molinaro noted that the improvements included reconstructing the passenger hold room, replacing HVAC...
You Missed It? We’ve Got Your Southern Tier New York Recap 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 April 29,...
Endicott May Consider Turning Abandoned Kmart Site Into a Park
The sprawling property that was home to a now-defunct Endicott shopping center might have a future as a recreation site. The eastern portion of the former Endicott Plaza complex was demolished in November 2002. A Kmart store continued to operate on the west side of the property until it sustained...
Broome County District Attorney Announces School Resource Officer Program Expansion
An expansion of the School Resource Officer program is about to become reality at the BOCES East Learning Center in Binghamton according to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office. This program is designed to enhance safety and support within our local schools, as it plays an instrumental role in...
Binghamton Man Found Guilty of Burglary in the First Degree
According to the Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti, 38-year-old Joshua J. Smallze of Binghamton, New York, was found guilty of Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree by a Broome County Jury on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Broome County Court. The District...
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