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ICYMI – Binghamton Area Local News For Week Of July 17
Every week (usually on Monday afternoon) I recap for you, some of the important local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF and our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air and/or on our websites and social media platforms. It's our way of informing you of some of the...
Endicott Crime Fight: License Plate Readers at Village Entrances
Several license plate readers have been installed along some of Endicott's busiest streets. Mayor Linda Jackson said the devices are located at key entry points to the village. She said the plate readers can be monitored by the Broome County emergency communications center in case there is an incident in or near the village.
American Radio Legend Dick Biondi, an Endicott Native, Dies at 90
Dick Biondi, who grew up on Endicott's North Side and eventually became a well-known radio disc jockey in several U.S. cities, has died. He was 90. Biondi had worked for many years at WLS-FM in Chicago until 2017. He died in late June. As a kid, he was always interested...
Pharmacy Automation Firm to Move Jobs from JC to Binghamton
A technology company is planning to relocate part of its Broome County operations to a site in Binghamton's First Ward. The pharmacy automation firm originally known as Innovation Associates is expected to move some of its operations from Johnson City to the Charles Street Business Park. Innovation Associates, which was...
Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake Springs Back to Life After Closing
The historic Chestnut Inn on Oquaga Lake in eastern Broome County is welcoming guests once again under new ownership. The Maines family closed the iconic lodge and restaurant in January 2010. Settlers Hospitality of Hawley, Pennsylvania purchased the 12-acre property near Deposit last spring. General manager James McHugh said the...
Vestal’s Buzzing About Impending Opening of “Funky Beez” Eatery
The wait is nearly over for ice cream lovers and hot dog fans as a Vestal business prepares to start operations. Bill Stewart and Felicia Davis are applying the finishing touches to Funky Beez on Route 26. The shop, located just south of Main Street, is expected to open this week.
Broome Man Accused of Killing 3-Week-Old Daughter with Crossbow
A three-week-old Broome County girl is dead and her father has been accused of killing her in a crossbow attack in the family's home. Authorities have announced that 26-year-old Patrick Daniel Proefriedt of the town of Colesville has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal attack. Proefriedt also...
The Parlor City: Binghamton’s Nickname Turning 150 Years Old
Binghamton has been known as the "Parlor City" for a long time. In fact, the 150th anniversary of the first published use of the nickname is coming up. The "Parlor City" reference appeared in the Scranton Daily Times on August 13, 1873. An Orange County resident, Barry Popik of Goshen,...
Historic Endicott Church About to Get New Owner
A Endicott church building with ties to George F. Johnson and Thomas J. Watson is under contract for sale. People familiar with the situation said the former First United Methodist Church at 53 McKinley Avenue has been taken off the market. The now-closed First United Methodist Church in Endicott on...
“8-Bit Bites” Preparing to Debut in Former Johnson City Diner
An iconic Broome County diner is undergoing a dramatic makeover in preparation for serving food for another generation. A town of Binghamton man acquired the Red Robin Diner building on Main Street in Johnson City just over a year ago. Taimoor Khan expects people will be surprised by the updated...
Repair, Stabilization Work on Johnson City Workers Arch Delayed
Johnson City officials have spent years discussing the need to rehabilitate the century old Endicott Johnson "Workers Arch" at the village's border with Binghamton. The project is ready to go but it's not going to get started anytime soon. Village Mayor Martin Meaney said "we were hoping to begin construction...
Apalachin “Gateway” Sign Once Again Salutes Astronaut Doug Hurley
A "hometown hero" is being recognized on a community welcome sign in a Tioga County hamlet. Astronaut Doug Hurley grew up in Apalachin. His name had been displayed prominently on a Route 434 gateway sign in the hamlet up until about two years ago. The sign was removed after it was damaged by strong winds in July 2021.
New Vestal Fire Station Construction to Be Completed This Summer
Crews are busy working on interior details at the $7.5 million complex being built for the Vestal Fire Department near the Parkway Plaza. Project foreman Wyatt Wyman said things have been moving forward on the new Station 4, which is being built west of Jensen Road. Upstate Companies of Mount...
Man Hurt, Shots Fired in Fight Near Binghamton Convenience Store
Binghamton police say several people were involved in a West Side disturbance in which gunshots apparently were fired in the area of a business. The incident occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 77 Main Street. Police were dispatched to the scene to investigate a report that...
Men Charged After Fight Breaks Out Following U-E School Concert
Charges have been filed against two Broome County men following a physical altercation that erupted after a concert at a Union-Endicott elementary school. Authorities said Broome County sheriff's deputies were sent to George F. Johnson Elementary School shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday. According to a sheriff's office news release, 44-year-old...
Beloved Broome County Irish Pub to Reopen
A popular bar in the heart of Johnson City that's been closed for awhile is planning to resume operations soon. Giblin's Irish Pub at 256 Main Street closed several weeks ago for renovations in preparation for a possible sale. Owner Billy Giblin said the sale didn't go through but he...
Another Broome County Cannabis Store to Open This Month
The second legal cannabis retail shop in the Binghamton area is expected to open soon. Greenery Spot Dispensary will operate at 246 Main Street in Johnson City. The storefront, which has been vacant in recent years, has been occupied by various businesses including a law office and a travel agency.
Senior Housing Planned in Binghamton Univ. Building in JC
A new use is being considered for a former industrial building in downtown Johnson City. Mayor Martin Meaney said the First Ward Action Council wants to develop a senior housing component in the large structure once owned by Ozalid Corporation. The two-acre site is part of the Binghamton University Health...
Binghamton’s Lourdes Hospital Being Acquired by Guthrie Clinic
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton is being sold to Guthrie Clinic of Sayre, Pennsylvania. Guthrie announced its plan to acquire Lourdes and its affiliates from Ascension on Thursday. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Ascension is a national healthcare system based in St. Louis. The Ascension...
Binghamton Area Smothered by Toxic Smoke From Quebec Wildfires
Smoke generated by raging wildfires in Canada continues to pour into New York, Pennsylvania and the rest of the northeastern United States. New York state officials said an air quality alert was in effect Tuesday for the region. An alert also is expected to be issued for Wednesday. The Air...
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