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Oneonta, New York’s Fourth of July Parade in Pictures
The streets of Oneonta were packed today with paradegoers. Our person on the street Michele said from the parade: "...at least 25 more marching groups than expected showed up…and crowds were the biggest I’ve ever seen!" Three cheers to Hill City Celebrations, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, The...
IBM Endicott Demolition Still Held Up By State Agency
Everything appears to be in place for the start of the long-awaited project to tear down several abandoned IBM buildings at the company's former Endicott manufacturing hub. Officials say the only thing delaying the multimillion-dollar demolition job now is a final review by the State Historic Preservation Office. Ironically, New...
Troubled Downtown Binghamton Bar Closed After Shooting
A Binghamton nightclub with a long history of problems has shut down following the latest incident in which a man was shot in the chest. The Cave, which operated out of a basement at Centre Plaza on Henry Street, had been fined thousands of dollars by the State Liquor Authority in recent years.
These New York Marine Animals Have Lived Longer Than Dinosaurs
Bring up the subject of dinosaurs to kids, and they seem to get excited. I never quite understood that. Nothing against dinosaurs, but when I was a kid, I had no interest in anything else associated with these creatures of the Triassic Period, which, by the way, began about 230 million years ago.
New York Airports: The Good, the Bad, and the Sleep-Friendly
Now that Covid is in the rear view mirror, more people are traveling through the air again. In June, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) set the record for the most people screened in one day. So now more then ever, it's important to get to the airport early. Once you're...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Binghamton Recreation Baseball Needs Community’s Help to Make History
The Binghamton All-Star Baseball Team is reaching out to the Southern Tier community for support in making Binghamton history. This year marks a significant milestone for the Binghamton Recreation League as the 14U and 16U baseball teams have advanced to the Williamsport State Finals for the first time ever. Should...
New Signs of Life at Chroma Cafe in Downtown Binghamton
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.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
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...
Tioga County Mayor Accused of Corruption and Stealing Thousands
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...
New Yorkers and the Pressure to Look a Certain Way
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...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
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...
Is Amazon Pulling Gift Cards From New York Store Shelves?
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...
Join the Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk and Make a Difference
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...
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