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New Names Planned for Former JC Printing Plant and Gannett Drive
Some rebranding is in the works for a decommissioned newspaper printing plant and the Johnson City street where it's located. Binghamton University acquired the site where Gannett built a $50 million production facility on an abandoned brownfield site near the intersection of Airport Road and CFJ Boulevard. The company printed...
LUMA exhibit highlights art from local disability community
Congressman Marc Molinaro's Think Differently initiative gave members of the local disability community a chance to share their artwork during the 2024 LUMA Projection Arts Festival last weekend. Congressman Marc Molinaro's Think Differently initiative gave members of the local disability community a chance to share their artwork during the 2024 LUMA Projection Arts Festival last weekend.
Crime Victims Memorial at Roundtop Park: An Eagle Scout's vision becoming a reality.
Local officials recently joined soon-to-be Eagle Scout Schyler Savage at Roundtop Park to break ground on the first Crime Victims Memorial in Binghamton honoring and remembering the lives lost. The idea was presented to Executive Director Jason Garnar, who has witnessed Savage grow from the baseball field to partnering on a community...
New York Statewide Speed Awareness Week Campaign Enforces Speeding Laws: September 9-14
From September 9 to 14, New York State will launch a major enforcement initiative as part of Speed Awareness Week, focusing on reducing speeding—a major traffic safety issue. Funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign will feature increased patrols aimed at preventing accidents caused by excessive speeds.
NY Cannabis Control Board approves new licenses, proposes waiver for dispensary location rules
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next full-day conference in Albany on Sept. 25, 2024. Tickets available now. New York’s Cannabis Control Board pushed forward a measure that would relax distance requirements between dispensaries, and approved 123 more marijuana business licenses at a Tuesday meeting. Current rules prohibit retail...
New York Is The “Best State” For Mega Millions, Powerball Winners
Ahead of a historic Mega Millions jackpot, New Yorkers may enjoy learning that the Empire State is the "best state" for lottery winners. Lottery players in New York State are going to be lining up Tuesday to take their shot at claiming one of the biggest Mega Millions jackpots in history.
Around $2,000 Checks Coming To Many New York State Residents
Many children dread back to school but the new school year comes with a benefit for many Empire State residents. The School Tax Relief (STAR) program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners. What Is The School Tax Relief (STAR) Program In New York. STAR credit checks...
Trains for Historic High-Speed Rail to Be Built in New Upstate NY Factory
Plans are in-place for a massive factory to be built in Upstate New York, one that will aid in the creation of a new high-speed rail line on the West Coast. As reported by The Associated Press and shared by New York Upstate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that a new train factory will be constructed in the town of Horseheads, NY.
This Is The Date Snow Could First Fall In Western New York
It’s still technically summer, but unfortunately, we all know what’s coming. Obviously, snow, sleet, ice, and freezing cold temperatures are inevitable here in Western New York. And we hate to be a buzzkill, but the winter weather we dread could be coming faster than you think. This Is...
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