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Traditions At The Glen Announces Casino Bid

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After a few days of speculation, Traditions at the Glen announced its bid for a casino in front of more than 200 invited guests. The company proposed a resort casino and state-of-the-art concert venue, which could add approximately 1,200 new jobs to Broome... Read More.

Midtown Mall Evacuated After Gas Line Cut

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The Midtown Mall complex in Binghamton was evacuated Thursday morning. Fire officials said construction crew members cut a gas line they thought was inactive while working in the basement of the Court Street building. A torch ignited a controlled fire, but crews quickly... Read More.

Vestal Home Severely Damaged By Fire

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A Vestal home took on extensive damage after a fire on Tuesday night. Crews responded to the home at 146 Foster Road. Investigators ruled the fire accidental. They said the blaze began after a material close to the chimney caught fire.... Read More.

Town Of Union Flood Buyouts Start Monday

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The Town of Union announced flood buyouts will start Monday. The 145 buyout applicants have been notified to schedule a real estate closing. Town Supervisor Rose Sotak says all buyout applicants have been notified by e-mail to make sure all properties are... Read More.

Traditions At The Glen May Seek Casino License

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Traditions at the Glen resort and conference center in Johnson City is the latest location to be tied to a possible bid for a casino license. Since the passing of Proposition Number One last week, which allows for up to seven Las Vegas-style casinos... Read More.

Binghamton Man Charged With Violating Protection Order

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A Binghamton man is facing felony charges after a dispute with his girlfriend. Johnson City Police arrested 36-year-old Kevin Andrews after he violated an order of protection out of Johnson City Village Court. He was arraigned on charges of first-degree criminal contempt and harassment,... Read More.

Broome County Changes Sales Tax Split

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Broome County officials voted to change the formula used to divide the sales tax revenue between the county and its twenty-four municipalities. The county takes in over $120 million each year in sales tax, and in 2009, the county changed the formula to allow... Read More.

Newly Renovated Homeless Shelter Opened in Binghamton

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A newly renovated homeless shelter in Binghamton will be opening its doors to families and veterans. Coordinators at Volunteers of America say the shelter will be letting clients back in after upgrading the building and adding new apartments. The renovations were funded by grants... Read More.

Danny's Diner Burglar In Custody

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A man accused of breaking into a Binghamton diner and stealing cash is now in custody. Police originally responded to the burglary at 4:30 in the morning last Wednesday at Danny's Diner on Main Street, but the suspect was able to flee before law... Read More.

Prospect Mountain Blasting Set For Today Through Friday

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Rock blasting will be taking place this week at Prospect Mountain. Blasting will take place today through Friday, weather permitting, with a blast scheduled each day at 11 o'clock. State Police will be initiating slowdowns fifteen minutes prior to each blast on sections of... Read More.

Binghamton To Upgrade Recreation Park

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City officials in Binghamton have announced a $300,000 project to upgrade Recreation Park in the city. Mayor Matthew Ryan and community leaders held a conference at the city park on the West Side to unveil plans for a two-year project that would upgrade existing... Read More.

Broome Developmental Center Closure Discussed

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Community members gathered in the Chenango Valley High School auditorium on Tuesday to discuss the closure of the Broome Developmental Center. Assemblyman Clifford Crouch of Bainbridge and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell listened to parents, employees, and family members discuss how the closure of... Read More.
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