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Vestal man killed in I-81 crash

Monday, April 7 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in last Thursday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood.According to police, 23-year-old Vestal resident Maxwell L. Kintner was killed during the accident which involved three motorcycles on Interstate 81 North near Mile Marker... Read More.

Dead puppies found in cooler in Vestal

Monday, March 31 by Pat McDonald

Vestal Dog Control is seeking the public’s help after the discovery of two dead puppies in a cooler last week.The cooler was found on the side of Underwood Road in Vestal on Wednesday, March 27th. An officer confirmed that two deceased pit bull puppies... Read More.

Firefighters respond to Texas Roadhouse in Vestal

Friday, March 14 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to the Texas Roadhouse in Vestal on Thursday evening.According to Broome County Dispatch, the fire was caused by air duct work above the grill in the kitchen.The Vestal Fire Department, Vestal EMS and NYSEG responded to the scene.No further information was immediately... Read More.

Big Lots, Joann Fabrics to close in Vestal

Tuesday, February 25 by Pat McDonald

A pair of stores in Vestal will soon close their doors for good.The Big Lots on the Vestal Parkway will close on March 16th.The company announced it would be closing 300 stores nationwide back in August.The Joann Fabrics on the Vestal Parkway will also... Read More.

Vestal Elks to hold spaghetti fundraiser for Every Cats Dream

Tuesday, February 18 by Pat McDonald

The Vestal Elks will hold a spaghetti fundraiser that will benefit a local non-profit organization.The dinner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 5 pm at the Elks lodge, located at 2071 Vestal Parkway West.The cost is $12 for adults with... Read More.

Buffet Star in Vestal temporarily closes down

Wednesday, February 5 by Pat McDonald

The Buffet Star in Vestal has temporarily closed its doors.The restaurant, which is located at 4089 Vestal Road, announced the decision in a Facebook post on Monday.The owners said they will be making upgrades to the restaurant and taking personal time to spend with... Read More.

Vestal man charged for serving underage girl after alcohol fire at Binghamton bar

Tuesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

A Vestal man has been charged with unlawful sale of alcohol to an underage person following the incident last Friday night at the Courtside Bar and Grill.A 20-year-old was served a drink that had been lit on fire before being served. The drink combusted,... Read More.

Denny’s in Vestal permanently closed

Tuesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

The Denny’s in Vestal has been permanently closed.A sign on the restaurant, located on Vestal Parkway East, confirms the closure and directs customers to the other local Denny’s.CNN reported in October that Denny’s will close 150 locations in the coming year.The other Denny’s in... Read More.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opening in Vestal on Friday

Monday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

A new restaurant will soon be open on the Vestal Parkway.Dave’s Hot Chicken will be taking over the former Blaze Pizza location at 3714 Vestal Parkway East.According to the Dave’s Hot Chicken corporate Facebook page, the Vestal location will open its doors on Friday.The... Read More.

Vestal, Endicott and Endwell Fire Departments work together to save two people, dog from riverbank

Friday, December 13 by Pat McDonald

The Vestal Fire Department was dispatched to the area of the Susquehanna Riverbank near the west side of the Vestal Rail Trail on Thursday for two individuals and a dog that were stranded due to the rising water condition.According to a press release from... Read More.

Large dog attacks, kills smaller dog at walk-in vet clinic in Vestal

Tuesday, November 26 by Pat McDonald

Vestal Police were called to the Tractor Supply on the Parkway on Sunday after a large dog attacked and killed a much smaller dog during a walk-in veterinary clinic.According to News Channel 34, an elderly man had his giant mastiff dog on a leash... Read More.

TGI Fridays shuts down on Vestal Parkway

Friday, October 25 by Pat McDonald

The TGI Fridays on the Vestal Parkway abruptly closed its doors on Thursday and notified employees the business will not be reopening.According to WBNG-TV, workers found out they were no longer employed at the Vestal restaurant when they went to work on Thursday morning.The... Read More.