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New York State’s “The D.O.T. P.O.D. Podcast Is The First Of It’s Kind
Love listening to podcasts? Well, this is the first of its kind. The New York State Department of Transportation has launched 'The D.O.T. P.O.D.'. Just what is the D.O.T. P.O.D.? It's a podcast produced by the NYS DOT that notes is to "share the human story of the Department, its people, and the work that is done to help keep New Yorkers safe."
5 Hallmark Christmas Filming Locations You Can Visit in New York
Let the holiday movies and specials begin! Wait, they already have. Before Halloween arrived and way before Thanksgiving, the specials had been coming at us left and right. Not a bad thing, I suppose. It amazes me just how many holiday movies are created and/or shown on the Hallmark Channel....
Binghamton Residents Concerned About Drive-Thru Cannabis Shop
Some people who live near a proposed Binghamton cannabis store are raising questions about the planned business that would feature a pick-up window. The city planning commission is considering a special use permit for the shop planned at 439 Court Street. The building at the site has been vacant since an A&W restaurant closed in February 2018.
Binghamton Welcomes All to Special Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Binghamton Mayor Jared M. Kraham has announced that the City of Binghamton will kick off the holiday season with the annual holiday tree lighting this Saturday, November 25 at the Washington Street Mall in downtown Binghamton. This festive community event will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will feature live music,...
Broome County DMV To Close Early for Thanksgiving
The Broome County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced an early closure and subsequent closure for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Per the Broome County Clerk's Office, all Broome County DMV offices will be closing early on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and they will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Southern Tier Of New York Businesses We Lost in 2023
There's a beginning and an end for everything. Nothing you don't already know. But, we are sad to see area businesses close. Some close due to retirement, lack of business, lack of help, rising prices, etc. I wrote an article last year listing businesses that closed in 2022. There were...
Sneak Preview: Inside the Soon-to-Open Owego Donut & Beer Co.
Construction is in its final stages at a Tioga County business that will attract those who enjoy donuts or beer... or both. Owego Donut & Beer Co. will occupy a former grocery store building on North Avenue in the village. A section of the soon-to-open Owego Donut & Beer Co....
Light Up Binghamton in 2023— Show Us Your Brightest and Most Beautiful Holiday Displays
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and there's also no better time to show the world how much you love the holiday season. Let's light up our neighborhoods more than ever before. How?. Between now and December 15, we need you to share photos of your most creative,...
Cozy Up at One of New York’s Highest Rated Cabin Getaways
Just because the winter season is here, that doesn't mean we have to hunker down at home and be bored until spring arrives. There are plenty of cold weather activities to participate in throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. But what if you want to get away for a relaxing weekend or extended stay somewhere other than home?
“Stadium 138″ Sports Bar to Open in Downtown Binghamton
Construction of a beer garden in a long-vacant space in Binghamton is nearing completion. Stadium 138 will be a sports bar with indoor and outdoor seating. The new building is located at 138 Washington Street, a spot that has been unused since a fire tore through the Royal Lounge and an adult bookstore in December 1999.
Police Seize Firearm And Narcotics In Binghamton
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant on November 15th, 2023 in apartment 3 of 24 Robinson Street Binghamton, where several items were located. According to a release from the City of Binghamton Police Department, investigators discovered a loaded .32 caliber handgun, approximately 2.4 ounces...
Details of Planned Binghamton Gated Community Being Developed
A Broome County developer is continuing to work on plans for a proposed gated community. Brett Pritchard acquired an 80-acre site in the town of Binghamton from Broome County one year ago for $300,000. The property off Webb Road included buildings and facilities that had been used for decades by the Vestal Hills Country Club.
Broome County’s New Wind Farm Generating Noise Complaints
Some people who live near the turbines of a recently-constructed wind farm east of Binghamton are already fed up with the noise generated by the facility. The Bluestone Wind Project in eastern Broome County was commissioned in September. It consists of 26 turbines in the towns of Windsor and Sanford. Each 240-foot-long turbine is mounted to a 350-foot-tall post.
New York State Schools Impacted By Milk Carton Shortage
Does anyone have a spare milk carton? Apparently, they are in short supply lately. Milk, on the other hand, is NOT in short supply. According to a memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service in October, schools in several states are dealing with issues relating to "milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues."
Latest Study on Car Theft Rates is Not Good News for New Yorkers
Car thefts continue to rise throughout the country, and New York State is among the top 10 states in the United States for car theft. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the USA continues to be plagued by near-record levels of vehicle thefts. In the first six months of 2023, almost 500,000 vehicles were reported stolen. That's a lot of vehicles.
Johnson City Park is Getting a Makeover
Construction crews are working on a long-awaited park improvement in downtown Johnson City. The goal of the Jenison Park revitalization project is to create a "memorable public space" that will celebrate "the village's past and future." The site is at the northwest corner of Corliss Avenue and Willow Street. It's...
Broome County’s Popular Airport Inn Restaurant is For Sale
The owner of a well-known eatery and event venue north of Binghamton is looking for someone to buy the place. Travis Evans of Glen Aubrey has operated the Airport Inn Restaurant in the town of Maine for more than two decades. Evans said while operations of the restaurant are going...
New York State Police Evacuate Portion Of A Horseheads Street For Hazardous Materials Search
New York State Police Bomb Disposal Unit and FBI responded to a call for a possible explosive at a residence on Merka Road in the Town of Veteran, New York in Chemung County on November 6, 2023. According to the New York State Police, the explosive was made safe. The...
Join An Eco-Trip To Nepal Planned By Binghamton New York’s Ross Park Zoo
Phillip Ginter, Executive Director of the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton announced on November 13th, openings for a limited number of applicants to join in an adventure of a lifetime to Nepal in search of Red Pandas. The trip to Nepal begins November 3rd, 2024 for 10 days. Those joining...
Local News You May Have Missed For The Week Of November 6
Every week (usually on Monday afternoon) I recap some of the essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, on our websites, and on social media platforms. Below are some local, regional, or state news items in a short recap...
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