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Chenango County Health Department issues boil water notice for Bainbridge

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jolie Jenkins
On Monday afternoon at approximately 3:55 p.m., the Chenango County Health Department announced a boil water notice for the Village of Bainbridge.

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The Freight Yard to host “Big Boy Bash” rail celebration

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jolie Jenkins
A Binghamton model train store, The Freight Yard Model Trains and More, is hosting The Freight Yard Big Boy Bash Family Rail Celebration on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 63 Barlow Road in Kirkwood.

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EPA Admin. Zeldin visits Binghamton, sparks protest opposing Constitution Pipeline

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Daniel Curren
New York state rejected the constitution project on multiple occasions, citing concerns for local water quality.

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Raymond Corporation reaches milestone with 1,000 lithium-ion batteries manufactured

Raymond Corporation reaches milestone with 1,000 lithium-ion batteries manufactured

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Erin Lawlor
The company has historically used lead-acid batteries for vehicles, but representatives say they understand the importance of advancing the manufacturing process.

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Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga to host youth vaping discussion in Conklin

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jolie Jenkins
A community discussion on youth vape access will take place on June 9 at 6 p.m. at Conklin Town Hall. (1271 Conklin Rd.)

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Binghamton woman sentenced years in prison after Halloween night crash that injured numerous people

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Brandon Kyc
The district attorney's office said she was under the influence of meth before the crash.

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Guthrie Pediatrics to host Teddy Bear Clinic day

Guthrie Pediatrics to host Teddy Bear Clinic day

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Madeline L. Adams
Guthrie Vestal Pediatrics invites children, their families, and their teddy bears to a free stuffed-animal clinic on Friday, June 19.

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Gillibrand unveils bill to expand student loans for healthcare programs

Gillibrand unveils bill to expand student loans for healthcare programs

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Andrew Fried
Students training to become nurses, public health professionals and physician assistants could soon face tougher financial hurdles.

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Law enforcement searches for missing 15-year-old, last seen in Binghamton

Law enforcement searches for missing 15-year-old, last seen in Binghamton

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Madeline L. Adams
Department of Social Services officials are seeking help locating a 15-year-old who went missing in the city of Binghamton.

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Here’s how to see “Big Boy”, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, in Tioga County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Madeline L. Adams
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, “Big Boy No. 4014″ is set to stop in Owego on Friday as part of its cross-country tour.
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Exhibit of the 125th anniversary of the Vestal train explosion in 1901, in the Vestal Public...

125 years later: Vestal remembers deadly train explosion that killed 5

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Cameron Brown
Town historian marks anniversary of 1901 collision involving 24,000 pounds of dynamite.

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Russell Farms tractor pull

Antique tractor pull draws crowds to Brackney

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Brian Melanson
Southern Chenango Antique Tractor Club hosts annual competition at Russell Farms.

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Silver Lake Volunteer Co. & Rescue Squad hosts golf tournament fundraiser in Friendsville

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
More than 160 golfers and 100 sponsors turned out for the sixth annual golf tournament fundraiser hosted by the Silver Lake Volunteer Company and Rescue Squad (SLRS) on June 7 at Tall Pines Players Club.

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Pet owners sit in the grass with their dog at PawFest.

PawFest brings 5K, dog run and pet-friendly festival fun to Endicott

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Park Street, PawFest brought together runners, families and four-legged companions for a packed schedule of events.

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Historian explores Cortland County’s Revolutionary War era ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
Cortland County: Before, During & After the Revolutionary War explored how the region was shaped by early colonial expansion, Native American land use, and growing conflict across New York State.

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Factory by Beer Tree Brew hosts fundraiser for Rock Steady Boxing

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
Factory by Beer Tree Brew is hosting a fundraiser for Rock Steady Boxing of the Southern Tier on Sunday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 511 Reynolds Rd.

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Roots & Wings hosts free Summer Wellness Expo at Southern Tier Community Center

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
Roots & Wings Integrative Wellness hosted its free admission Summer Wellness Expo on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Southern Tier marks Sock Out Cancer Day as Rumble Ponies show support

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
June 7 is Sock Out Cancer Day in New York State, a day aimed at rallying communities around the fight against cancer and the financial strain many families face during treatment.

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Binghamton Pride Palooza

Binghamton Pride Coalition plans packed month of events

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM EDT
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By Jess Liptzin
Events range from dance parties and games to community celebrations, with the coalition’s biggest event of the month set for Pride Palooza on Saturday, June 13.

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Windsor Farmers Market opens summer season at Village Green Park

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
The Windsor Farmers Market hosted its opening day for the summer season on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Green Park.

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Community event at CONES raises support for MISS exhibition and scholarships

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
A Binghamton ice cream shop, CONES, is hosting a community event in support of an upcoming, collaborative art exhibit called MISS on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m.

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The Ross Park Zoo Butterfly Education & Awareness Day poster.

Ross Park Zoo invites community to Butterfly Education & Awareness Day

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
Ross Park Zoo is hosting a Butterfly Education & Awareness Day on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 60 Morgan Rd.

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Southern Tier lawmaker proposes statewide moratorium on data centers.

New York State Legislature passes bill to put a one-year moratorium on data centers

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
The bill is expected to be sent to Governor Hochul's desk for signing.

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Ithaca man arrested on felony charge after reported online threats made via social media pages

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
Deputies accused him of using social media pages he owned to make the threats.

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$1,500 grant helps Binghamton High School host first science fair

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Erin Lawlor
Binghamton High School hosted its first science fair with the help of a $1,500 grant and the Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair at SUNY Broome.

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New York State to send $6.3 Million to Southern Tier SUNY schools

New York State to send $6.3 Million to Southern Tier SUNY schools

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM EDT
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By Daniel Curren
The FY27 budget includes $5.8 Million to Binghamton University and $500,000 to SUNY Delhi.

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Frankfort man sentenced to state prison in contractor fraud case

Frankfort man sentenced to state prison in contractor fraud case

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
A Frankfort man was sentenced to New York State prison after stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a property owner in Roxbury.

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All eleven scholarship awardees pose for a picture with Dr. Mark Hatala (left) and Dr. Patrick...

Hatala Orthodontics celebrates 30 years of scholarship breakfasts

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Cameron Brown
Southern Tier students receive $1,000 each to help pay for college

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BCSO: Binghamton man arrested on felony charges after threatening corrections officers with knife

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
A Binghamton man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he threatened corrections officers with a knife.

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Mom's House Graduation Ceremony

Mom’s House holds graduation ceremony honoring single parent’s accomplishments

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM EDT
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By Luke Meade
Local nonprofit mom’s house spent the evening holding a graduation ceremony honoring several moms for their recent achievements.

Crime

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Vestal man convicted of having prohibited items inside Broome County Jail

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
The man faces up to seven years in prison for an incident that took place in September 2025.

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Health department finds several food safety violations at Broome County jail amid Salmonella...

Health department finds several food safety violations at Broome County jail amid Salmonella outbreak

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Erin Lawlor and Madeline L. Adams
Health department officials are still investigating the cause, but said they found several food preparation and storage violations in the facility’s kitchen.

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Report: Broome County IDA spent $47,184 in “Inappropriate and Questionable” purchases.

Report: Broome County IDA spent $47,184 in “inappropriate and questionable” purchases

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Daniel Curren
The New York State Authorities Budget Office said it reviewed 932 BCIDA credit card transactions totaling $169,755 and deemed the agency did not fulfill its fiduciary obligations.

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Owego man arrested on felony charges after investigation into child sex exploitation

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
A Tioga County man faces numerous charges following a search warrant in Owego.

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Seton Catholic Central holds annual Eucharistic procession through streets of Binghamton

Seton Catholic Central holds annual Eucharistic procession through streets of Binghamton

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Cameron Brown
Seton Catholic Central High School celebrated its annual Eucharistic procession, taking faith beyond the four walls of St. Patrick’s church and into the streets of Binghamton.

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Richford man arrested on child pornography charges

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
A Richford man was arrested for child pornography after an investigation by New York State Police, the Albany Internet Crimes Against Children department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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Binghamton firefighters rescue man from creek bed

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
On Thursday morning, the Binghamton Fire Department helped rescue a man who had fallen into a creek in Port Crane late Wednesday night.

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Owego Drone Soccer players scrimmaging each other in a match at Owego Free Academy.

Drone soccer team in Owego ranks among nation’s best

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT
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By Scott Sasina
A sport most people have never heard of is quickly gaining traction worldwide, and one of the best teams in the country is based in Owego.

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Rumble Ponies players serve tables at the Player Waiter Dinner event.

Rumble Ponies dish out dinner and raise money for Binghamton Youth Sports

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
The Rumble Ponies held its Player Waiter Dinner at Little Venice Restaurant on May 3 at 5:30 p.m., where players spent the evening serving tables.

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The site of the crash involving a bicycle in the Town of Lansing.

State Police investigate bicycle crash in Town of Lansing

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
New York State Police in Ithaca are investigating a crash involving a bicycle that occurred in the Town of Lansing.

Crime

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NYSP: Sherburne man arrested after alleged unwanted sexual contact with teenage employees at pizzeria

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By Brandon Kyc
Troopers believe he was making unwanted contact with employees for nearly two years.

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Sidney FEMA funds

Sidney flood protection project remains stalled as FEMA funding dispute continues

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Brian Melanson
Years-long, $50 million mitigation plan continues to face uncertainty as storm season begins

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Broome County Crime Victims Memorial dedicated at Endicott park

Broome County Crime Victims Memorial dedicated at Endicott park

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
Community members gathered at Roundtop Park Wednesday morning to dedicate the new Broome County Crime Victims Memorial, a project created by a local Eagle Scout after losing his mother to domestic violence.

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Binghamton bars gear up as Knicks open NBA Finals vs. Spurs

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
Game one of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, Knicks versus Spurs, is likely to draw fans out to sports bars and restaurants across New York State.

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SUNY Cortland Child Care Center employees arrested on child endangerment charges

Parents file $10 million lawsuit after alleged abuse at SUNY Cortland daycare

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Daniel Curren
Parents of a toddler enrolled at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center filed a $10 million lawsuit against New York State following the arrests of four staff members on child endangerment charges.

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Johnson City man charged with attempting kidnapping after incident in Recreation Park

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
A Johnson City man was charged with attempted kidnapping after an incident that took place in Binghamton’s Recreation Park on Monday afternoon.

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Attorney calls for Broome County Sheriff’s removal after former inmates claim they were mistreated during salmonella outbreak

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Erin Lawlor
Last week, Akshar said nearly 4,000 bottles of water and hydration drinks were distributed to inmates. Those incarcerated at the time of the event are saying this is not true.

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Guthrie Cortland temporarily relocates Emergency Department entrance

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Jolie Jenkins
From 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5, the temporary ED entrance will be through the ambulance bay.

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One hospitalized after apartment building fire in Oneonta

One hospitalized after apartment building fire in Oneonta

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Madeline L. Adams
There is no word yet if any injuries were sustained or the extent of the damage.

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Local contractors placing red tape around the area before demolishing the Richford Fire...

Century-old Richford fire department building demolished

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By Cameron Brown
New facility with modern safety features to be built on same site
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