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Top Five Airport Anxieties for New Yorkers and How to Keep Your Cool
As we get ready for the upcoming holiday flying season, it's no surprise that airport anxiety is starting to creep in for many of us. According to AirportParkingReservations.com, missing a connecting flight is giving 38% of us some major stress, making it the top source of airport jitters. And let's...
Don’t Even THINK of Driving on the Lester Avenue Bridge
The large "Bridge Closed" signs at a Lester Avenue construction site in Johnson City aren't deterring some people from trying to cross the span over the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. A $2.5 million bridge rehabilitation project is nearing completion but the job isn't finished yet. A few people have walked...
One Week Left for Restaurant Week in Binghamton [SEE FULL LIST]
We are fortunate to have many types of restaurants to choose from for dining out in the Southern Tier of New York. Nothing against national chain restaurants, but locally owned and operated restaurants are the ones I frequent the most. There is no shortage of local establishments to choose from...
Young New Yorkers Joining the Global Wanderlust Trend
Can you feel the wanderlust vibes in the air? It seems like many young souls are considering saying "peace out" to the good old US of A in the next five years. That's right – 1 in 4 Millennials and Gen Zers are thinking about spreading their wings and taking off.
Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger Stepping Down
Harvey Stenger has announced that this will be his final year serving as president of the university. Stenger on Friday revealed his plans to step down from the leadership role nearly 13 years after he was appointed by the State University of New York board of trustees in November 2011. He started as president the following January.
The Magic Of BC Holiday Of Lights Is Back At Binghamton’s Otsiningo Park
Sure, Halloween hasn't passed yet, but the upcoming holiday season is already on the minds of many. Some have even finished or at least started their holiday shopping. And of course by this time of the year many, if not all holiday events have been planned and set to go. One such event is the annual BC Holiday of Lights held each year at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, hosted by Spiedie Fest. This is a drive-thru event.
Believe It or Not, New York Ranks Among States with the Least Medical Debt
While it may feel like everyone you know is struggling with some sort of medical debt, the number might not be as high as you believe. New research looked at the states with the lowest percentage of citizens burdened by medical debt, with New York securing the seventh spot. According to data, only 6.08% of New Yorkers currently grapple with medical expenses they cannot afford.
Discover The Most Haunted College In America– Right In New York
Where is the most haunted college in New York State?. New York's most haunted college is actually the most haunted college in all of America too. How do we know this? Thanks to research. College Rover put together a survey where they asked college students about paranormal activity. They surveyed...
Researchers Growing “Alternative Lawns” in Vestal Neighborhood
Trees were recently cleared from a section of a Binghamton University nature preserve in Vestal for a lawn-growing experiment. People who live near the site off Jensen Road received pamphlets informing them of the research. A man who resides in the area said there was activity at the Nuthatch Hollow...
SWAT Team Called to Binghamton Neighborhood After Gun Threat
A busy Binghamton street was shut down as police responded to a report that a man had threatened another person with a shotgun. The incident started around 1:45 p.m. Thursday at 205 Robinson Street on the city's East Side. Police officers were advised of a dispute between a landlord and...
New York Transformational Green Infrastructure Project Includes The Southern Tier
On October 17th, $60 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding was announced by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, to support 13 transformative green infrastructure projects throughout the Empire State. According to the Governor's Office, these projects will combat the effects of climate change, especially in flood-prone and disadvantaged communities.
Protect Your Pool Investment: Expert Tips For Proper Winter Closing
Well, it's safe to say that the outdoor swimming season is over. Swimming is one of my favorite summer activities, although I have to admit, it's been a while since I have dipped a toe into a pool, lake, creek, river, or any body of water outside of the shower.
If You Find Lost Money In New York State, Can You Legally Keep It?
If you find abandoned or lost cash in New York State, can you keep it? If you found the bag of money, could you decide to keep it, rather than turn it over to the police? I mean, they do say 'finders, keepers,' right? Well, the law in New York is very clear about what you need to do if you find lost cash. If it's more than 20 bucks, it's illegal to keep it.
The 21 “Best” & Cheapest Places To Live In New York State
Looking for a cheaper or better place to live in the Empire State? These 21 New York cities are some of the cheapest places to live in America. WalletHub reached out to Hudson Valley Post let us know that many hometowns in New York made its 2024 list of "Best Small Cities in America."
Awful! New York Ranks 7th in Cyberbullying
I'm so glad that when I was growing up that we didn't have social media. We are more connected than ever and as lonely at the same time. Another thing that we didn't have to worry about is cyberbullying. I feel so bad for todays youth and what they have...
Addiction Center Clinic Planned for Binghamton’s First Ward
A Binghamton-based agency wants to open a clinic for substance abuse disorder patients in the city's First Ward. The Addiction Center of Broome County is planning to set up the facility in a three-story brick building at 15 Charles Street. The entrance to the Addiction Center of Broome County administrative...
TEDx Event to be Held in Oneonta, New York
TEDx Oneonta is designed to bring together a diverse group of community members to share ideas and become change-makers. TEDx Oneonta is just the start of the conversation - it makes new connections, reinforces or reignites new ones. It will open the door of passion and possibility and keep inspiration a part of our lives. - TEDx Oneonta.
Old Johnson City High School Ordered Closed by Code Enforcement
The NY-Penn Trade Center in Johnson City - which is to be converted into an apartment complex - has been declared an "unsafe structure." The village code enforcement department has posted notices on the former Johnson City High School building at 435 Main Street. The red-and-white signs on the front...
Plainfield, New York Accident Shutters Roadway
On October 15, 2024, at around 9:20 a.m., New York State Police from Richfield Springs responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries on US-20 in the town of Plainfield. The investigation determined that a Ford Escape traveling east on US-20 crossed into the westbound lane and collided with the side of a tractor trailer. The driver of the tractor trailer was unable to avoid the Ford Escape, resulting in a sideswipe along the length of the tractor and trailer. The tractor trailer then lost control and struck a utility pole.
Broome County Parks 6th Annual Trunk Or Treat Is This Sunday
Halloween is almost here! We've only been bombarded with that fact since last July...or was it earlier?. Anyway, the kiddies are getting geared up for all that candy. I know I was as Halloween got closer. Nothing stopped us from our rounds through the neighborhood. Not cold temperatures, rain, and even snow. Yes, snow. I remember one year, there was an accumulation of snow on Halloween, but that didn't stop our quest to get that candy.
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