Broome County Archives - Page 7 of 346

Southern Tier receives nearly $2 million for summer jobs for at-risk teens

Friday, June 6 by Pat McDonald

The Southern Tier has received nearly $2 million dollars in funding for summer jobs for at-risk teenagers.As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Get Offline, Get Outside Initiative, the $1.9 million dollars will provide at-risk teens with the chance to gain job experience and valuable... Read More.

Harry L. Johnson Statue relocating to Worker’s Park in Johnson City

Friday, June 6 by Pat McDonald

The Harry L. Johnson Statue is being moved to a new location in Johnson City.The statue has been located west of the Your Home Public Library in downtown Johnson City.It will be moved to what officials are calling a more prominent location at Worker’s... Read More.

Wegmans kicks off Fill The Bus campaign

Thursday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its company-wide Fill the Bus campaign to raise money Feeding America food bank partners.Starting on Wednesday, customers can donate as little as $3 to the store’s local food bank summer feeding and backpack programs.These programs ensure school-aged children... Read More.

Groundbreaking for Riverside Gardens held at former Davis College campus

Tuesday, June 3 by Pat McDonald

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the former Davis College campus in Binghamton.The new owners and local officials broke ground on Riverside Gardens, which will be a 75-unit apartment complex.The project will also include a restaurant, gym and post office.Adam Weitsman sold the campus... Read More.

Pa. man facing charges after crash in Broome County

Monday, June 2 by Pat McDonald

A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple felony charges after crashing his vehicle with two small children inside in Broome County last week.According to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old Susquehanna, Pa. resident Jason M. Delong was driving on Route 369 in Fenton on Thursday,... Read More.

Pennsylvania man arrested for burglary in Kirkwood

Friday, May 30 by Pat McDonald

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested following an attempted burglary in Broome County.According to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Colesville Road in the Town of Kirkwood in the early morning hours on Tuesday.A property owner was conducting a property... Read More.

Spiedie Fest to hold special concert honoring veterans, first responders on Friday night

Thursday, May 29 by Pat McDonald

Spiedie Fest will host a special concert honoring veterans and first responders this weekend.Country music star Jason Michael Carroll and local acts Jared Campbell, Alyssa Crosby and Wreckless Marci will perform in Otsiningo Park in Binghamton on Friday.Carroll came up with the idea for... Read More.

McKinley Ave. in Endicott to be closed during day for two weeks

Wednesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

McKinley Avenue in Endicott will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting today for the demolition at the former IBM Complex.The daily closure is expected to last for two weeks. It will depend on the progress of the demolition.Detour signs will be... Read More.

Endicott drug store to close after 87 years in business

Wednesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

A longtime Endicott business is closing its doors next month.The Corner Drug Store, located at the corner of West Main Street and Nanticoke Avenue will be closing on June 26th after 87 years in business.The local, independent pharmacy was opened in 1938 by Phil... Read More.

Cal Harris and his family offering $100K reward for info leading to discovery of Michele Harris’ remains

Friday, May 23 by Pat McDonald

Cal Harris and his children are offering a $100,000 reward for information resulting in the discovery of the remains of Michele Harris, who went missing in 2001.Harris and two of his now adult children joined his attorneys at a press conference in Binghamton on... Read More.

Spiedie Fest to host concert honoring veterans, first responders next weekend

Thursday, May 22 by Pat McDonald

Spiedie Fest will host a special concert honoring veterans and first responders next weekend.Country music star Jason Michael Carroll and local acts Jared Campbell, Alyssa Crosby and Wreckless Marci will perform in Otsiningo Park in Binghamton on Friday, May 30th.Carroll came up with the... Read More.

Greater Binghamton Airport won’t hold airshow this year

Friday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

The Greater Binghamton Airport has announced there will not be an airshow this year.In a Facebook post, the airport said there is no airshow set for this year and nothing is scheduled for 2026 at this time.The airport said the decision is based on... Read More.