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Local leaders asking for more traffic cameras in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The District Attorney is urging Binghamton City Council to pass a resolution that would add new public cameras to high crime areas. Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti held a news conference this morning to announce that the county legislature has approved $66,000 in funding to the Binghamton Police Department to install new city cameras. The DA says city council took the resolution off of the agenda before their last session and urges them to reconsider during their meeting on Wednesday.
Johnson City Square Deal Arch is Gone – But It Will Be Back
For the first time in over a century, people driving on Main Street between Johnson City and Binghamton are not passing under the Square Deal Arch. The stones and steel that were part of the structure erected in 1920 have been removed and the roadway has reopened after being closed for more than two months.
Vestal Memorial Pool and splash pad finally open: What to know
Vestal’s Memorial Pool is officially open to the public for the summer season. The newly renovated pool and splash pad mark a $3.6 million investment and a welcome return for the Town of Vestal after a five-year closure. “When you take a place like this out of the community,...
This Court Street building is being transformed into 111 apartments: What to know
A City of Binghamton project will create 111 apartments at a Court Street space that has been vacant for 13 years. Previously known as the Sheltered Workshop for the Disabled Inc., the building was constructed in 1947 and provided employment, job assistance and medical care for people battling mental and physical disabilities.
How Online Programs Are Transforming Higher Education in Binghamton
This content was produced in partnership with Archer Education. Online programs are revolutionizing higher education in Binghamton by providing greater accessibility and flexibility for students. These programs are breaking down geographical barriers and making it possible for more individuals to pursue advanced degrees. With the growing demand for digital learning, Binghamton's educational landscape is undergoing significant changes.
Hundreds Of Lighting Strikes Hit This Town In New York
A massive storm front moved across New York State this morning leading to severe thunderstorms across much of the state. The system moved in from the Northwest and started in near Buffalo, New York before sweeping across to Central and Eastern New York. Residents in Western New York woke up...
New York Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days For Kids
When it comes to mental health sick days, where do New York parents stand for allowing their kids to stay home?. Nationally, around 26 percent of public school students were classified as "chronically absent" during the last school year. According to Test Prep Insight, this was a rise from 15 percent before the pandemic.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Beach in New York State
With beach season here, one might wonder where they can find a space to plant their umbrella as they visit some of New York's most crowded destinations. Dodging an incoming plane is usually not a concern most beachgoers have to worry about. However, that was indeed the case Monday, as a plane made an emergency landing on a beach in New York. An investigation is underway, according to officials.
Is New York State’s Graduation Requirements Changing?
The New York State Education Department released a plan to change current requirements for high school diplomas. Here's what we know so far. The state Education Department released a plan to phase out Regents tests as a requirement for high school diplomas. Regents tests will still be required for at least one more school year, school officials said. This proposal comes as thousands of high school students prepare for their exams, all of which are given in June. Those are still required. Nothing can change until the Board of Regents votes.
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