Grand Opening: OurSpace Park in Binghamton

A grand opening was held for OurSpace Park in Binghamton yesterday. OurSpace Park is the city's first fully-accessible park for children with special needs. The project began in December of 2014 with a $500,000 grant from the state given through the Regional Economic Development... Read More.

Fight on blight continues across Southern Tier

Unused structures across the Southern Tier continue to come down as local leaders continue their fight on blighted properties. In Binghamton, the former city Department of Public Works building was torn down yesterday. The building, which was built in the 1920's has sat vacant... Read More.
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Dispute over chicken nuggets leads to attempted murder charges

A Binghamton man is being charged with attempted second-degree murder after, what police investigators believe, was an argument over chicken nuggets. 31-year-old Lamont Weaver is said to have stabbed a 39-year-old victim multiple times at a residence on Crandall Street in Binghamton. The victim... Read More.

Update on fatal Mother’s Day accident

Additional information has been released by authorities regarding the Mother's Day accident which left a child dead. The accident occurred on East Maine Road on May 8th. Authorities say that 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton veered into the oncoming lane where he struck a... Read More.

New Binghamton business to produce motorcycle conversion kits

$7,000 is being awarded to one Binghamton business to develop a gasoline-to-electric powered conversion kit for motorcycles. The Binghamton Local Development Corporation and SUNY Broome have chosen to award their 7th annual $7,000 grant to Next Wave Motors in Binghamton to bring this conversion... Read More.
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Town of Binghamton FD to receive $220K in federal funding

The Town of Binghamton Volunteer Fire Department is receiving federal funding to buy a new fire engine. The Town's current fire engine is 22-years-old and no longer adequately serves the town's needs. The Town of Binghamton Fire Department will be receiving $220,000 from the... Read More.

Drive-by shooting in Binghamton

Authorities are on the search for the driver of a white SUV after a drive-by shooting in Binghamton last night. Police say that the shooting appears to be targeted. The incident occurred around 200 Murray Street in Binghamton yesterday evening. The shooter fled the... Read More.

Two new drug addiction treatment services

Various government and community leaders in Broome gathered yesterday to announce the introduction of two new services for those suffering from drug addiction. Peer advocate and family navigator services have been added to the offerings of the Addiction Center of Broome County. The newly... Read More.
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SUNY Broome to receive $1 Million state grant

SUNY Broome is one of only three colleges across New York to win grant money through a state program designed to encourage students to build and implement energy-efficient systems. SUNY Broome will receive $1 million dollars to put towards a geothermal heating and cooling... Read More.

Broome Humane Society to move to new location

The Broome County Humane Society will be moving across Binghamton. The Humane Society's current location on Jackson Street is filled to capacity, which prompted a search for a larger facility. The Humane Society has decided to move their operation to Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.... Read More.

One-stop shop for small businesses

Several organizations across Broome County are looking to build a facility to service all the needs of any small business in the area. The Agency, Broome County's Industrial Development Agency, announced the plan yesterday. The facility will be 17,000 square feet and come at... Read More.