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Vestal business damaged by fire

Monday, September 16 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire at a business on Front Street in Vestal on Sunday morning.According to WBNG-TV, the call came in just after 7 a.m. on Sunday at Glass Creations by Carole.The fire spread in the two-story building and caused major damage.The... Read More.

Blaze Pizza closed on Vestal Parkway, Dave’s Hot Chicken could be moving in

Wednesday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

Blaze Pizza on the Vestal Parkway has closed its doors for good.The local pizza place had been open since 2018.A note on the front door of Blaze Pizza said it will no longer be open for business.News Channel 34 has reported that the building... Read More.

Two people facing drug, weapons charges after Vestal traffic stop

Tuesday, July 30 by Pat McDonald

Two people were arrested on drug and weapons charge following a traffic stop in Vestal on July 26th.According to Vestal Police, the traffic stop occurred in the area of Vestal and Sycamore Roads just before 2 a.m. last Friday.Police recovered 75 Adderal pills, 114... Read More.

Vestal Police arrest woman on drug charges

Tuesday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

The Vestal Police Department announced the arrest of a 43-year-old woman who allegedly sold drugs in Vestal since moving to the town one month ago.Lori Littler was allegedly found in possession of 375.3 grams of methamphetamine, 14 grams of fentanyl, 5 grams of cocaine,... Read More.

Friday Night Football: Vestal to honor Golden Bears’ 1973 NYS Championship team

Wednesday, September 20 by Bill Moyer

(VESTAL, NY) - Vestal Central School District and Golden Bear Athletics will welcome football players from all over the country to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Vestal High School’s first New York State Football Championship in 1973. Golden Bears from... Read More.

BU students return: Stay away from Vestal Parkway this Thursday-Sunday

Thursday, August 17 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) – Binghamton University welcomes new and returning students and their families on Aug. 18-20, with move-in days signifying the beginning of the fall semester and a new academic year. Over 3,000 first-year students, 750 transfer students and 1,500 new graduate students are expected... Read More.

Binghamton University Graduation: Dates to avoid Vestal Parkway near campus

Monday, May 8 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) - Binghamton University will confer more than 4,500 degrees for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates at 10 separate Commencement ceremonies, beginning with the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The other ceremonies will be held Friday, May 12, through... Read More.

Vestal High School Odyssey of the Mind teams qualify for World Finals

Monday, May 1 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) - Vestal High School Odyssey of the Mind teams qualified for the World Finals. Two teams won first places in their Division III’s problem-solving categories in the New York State Odyssey of the Mind championship on April 15.The teams, who solved Division III... Read More.

Vestal School District receives national recognition for Best Communities for Music Education

Monday, April 24 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) - Vestal Central School District has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.Vestal received the honor for the first time in 2017, and this... Read More.

Vestal High School students perform with New York state festival symphony orchestra

Thursday, December 8 by Bill Moyer

(Rochester, NY) - Vestal Central School District’s Music Department has announced two High School students participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference that was held over the weekend in Rochester.Senior students Joshua Jang (cello) and Samson Wong (violin) performed... Read More.

Vestal Police: Teenager charged with 2nd degree manslaughter in VHS student’s death

Monday, December 5 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) -- Vestal police have reported their investigation into the November 24 motor vehicle accident, that killed a Vestal High School senior student, has concluded with charges filed against the (unnamed) 17-year-old operator of the vehicle:Manslaughter, 2nd degree, C Felony; Criminal Possession... Read More.

Vestal High School senior student, 18, dies in one-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving morning

Thursday, November 24 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) - At approximately 1:17am Thanksgiving morning, Vestal police reponded to Clayton Avenue and Lagrange Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a fence on Clayton Avenue, according to... Read More.