At the beginning of each cold weather and warm weather season, my wife and I have different opinions on where to set the air-recirculation button in our vehicles. Depending on whose car it is, I think the owner should be the one who gets to decide the setting, but for some reason, that doesn't seem to work when we are in my vehicle. Go figure.

The lights are on and food is being served again at a downtown Binghamton business that suspended operations late last year. Chroma Cafe & Bakery at 97 Court Street in recent days has started serving a limited menu of items, including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with coffee and other beverages.

I'm not sure how it is by you, but in my neck of the woods, it's been a bonanza of bad behavior from the ancient bane of mammalian existence: the mosquito. Their presence goes back at least 100.5 million years ago - 66 million years ago. T-Rex still walked the Earth during this time. The irony is that when the apocalypse happens, all the world will be left with will be cockroaches, mosquitoes, and zombies. Lots of zombies.

In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...

A mayor of a Tioga County village faces felony charges after he allegedly withdrew thousands of dollars from a government account for personal use. Authorities say Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was arrested on Monday by members of the Owego state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The 67-year-old Halstead was charged...

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.! Happy 4th of July to you! On this day, we celebrate our independence. Never take it for granted. In addition, we are solidly into the summer season (my favorite), school is out for the young ones, it's vacation time, the sun is shining (hopefully) and the outside temperature feels great except for those 90-degree days with high humidity. Still, hey, it could be cold and snowy!

We all love vacations, right? They're the perfect escape from the every day grind and a chance to unwind. But you know what can put a damper on our vacation? The way we think we look. A survey by Forbes Health showed that 33% of New Yorkers say their body...

The New York State Police in Oneonta have uncovered a new, sophisticated scam and are urging the public to stay vigilant and informed with a few simple steps. An unidentified suspect recently stole the identity of a property owner in Otsego County. Using a forged New Jersey Driver’s License, the suspect attempted to sell the property through a local realtor.

Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...

A peculiar development caught the attention of Western New York residents and now, other residents in New York are starting to notice the same situation in their local stores - it appears that Amazon may have decided to pull its gift cards from retail stores throughout New York. This unexpected...

The Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk, which is put together by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is coming up. This walk is a great way for our community to come together and support those affected by suicide. It's a day to make a positive impact and promote...

If you've stepped out of your air conditioning over the past week, you've been smacked in the face by heat and then by a moth. You're not losing your mind. Upstate New York is indeed in the middle of a particularly active moth outbreak, the likes of which only come about every 10 to 15 years, according to Waverly Pest Control CEO Mike Robinson.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

An Endicott business owner is expressing concern about the fate of many other shops as the Washington Avenue reconstruction project continues. Zach Pedley, who owns The North Brewery, is warning that the situation is dire for many people who are operating restaurants and other businesses along The Avenue. Pedley told...

Some of the original equipment that's been used at an iconic downtown Binghamton nut shop has been acquired by another local business. Steve Cruty, who operates Fuddy Duddy's Confectionary in Owego with his wife, told WNBF News that he has obtained the Planters peanut roaster from M&D-R-Nuts on Court Street.

From time to time, we hear about a wild animal roaming throughout our community that appears to be rabid. Humans and pets need to steer clear of any wild animals to begin with, rabid or not. The Chenango County Health Department has offered great advice for everyone about the dangers...

Every week, we recap some essential local news we reported on 1290 AM/92.1 FM WNBF, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations on-air, our websites, and social media platforms. Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of June 24,...

Three adults and two children died when a small plane crashed in Delaware County. The single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage aircraft went down around 2 p.m. Sunday. According to New York State Police, troopers were sent to investigate a possible plane crash in the area of Lake Cecil Road in the town of Masonville.

If you're not a New York Mets fan, you may be curious why Mets fans have been greeting each other with exclamations of "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!" today. July 1st holds a special place in the hearts of New York Mets supporters because of the unique phenomenon known as Bobby Bonilla Day, an unofficial holiday in New York.

What an honor for New York State! One of our Upstate lakes has just been named the cleanest lake in the entire United States!. If you're a fan of crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, and a community committed to preserving nature, Lake George in Upstate New York is the place for you. Lake George was recently named the cleanest lake in the United States adding to the idyllic retreat area.