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Celebrate Dominican Independence Day a week early in Binghamton
(WIVT/WBGH) – Dominican food, dance, and music are all coming to Binghamton this weekend to celebrate the country’s independence. The celebration is being organized by Hispanic community leader Edward Marte, who was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He says he’s held a celebration in Binghamton annually over the last few years. Marte says […]
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Beef & Brew 2026 to take place in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A fundraiser helping to support bringing a pipe band to Parade Day is set to take place in Johnson City. On February 22nd, the Johnson City Professional Firefighter Association Local 921 will be hosting Beef and Brew. This event brings the community together to enjoy a delicious meal and to raise […]
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‘artfully SQUARED’ showcases tiny works from local artists
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is bringing back a fan favorite annual exhibit. TAC’s 14th annual artfully SQUARED exhibition will open on Owego’s March First Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Artists of all media and ages have created and donated small square artworks to TAC. All artworks will […]
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Inside Binghamton native's vision for new downtown entertainment venue
A new entertainment venue will be making its way to downtown Binghamton in the near future, featuring a wide variety of art forms to create a "cultural magnet" in the Southern Tier. Nathaniel Levy, of Newton, MA, was born and raised in Binghamton before moving to Massachusetts over 20 years ago. Despite the move, Levy still feels a strong connection to Binghamton and spends quite a bit of time in the city, as his family remains in the area. Levy, 63, felt drawn to give back to his hometown, which is why he decided to purchase the property at 34 Court St. back in October 2025 in order to turn it into an events venue. A fan of live music, Levy said Binghamton's live music scene was bigger when he was growing up in the 1970 and 80s than it is now, which is something he hopes will change once the venue is open. Along with simply bringing more live music to the area, Levy said a growing music scene could also have positive impacts both economically and culturally. "In addition to just the immediate benefit of having shows and getting people out and getting people to come to town
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A cookoff full of cheesy goodness to take place in Windsor
WINDSOR, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Windsor Farmers Market will be holding an event where locals will put their mac and cheese cooking skills to the test. On February 21st, The Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cookoff will be taking place at the Windsor Farmers Market. The market is located at the Village of Windsor Community House. Local […]
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New Hiking Trail in Hudson River Valley Continues to Gain Steam Despite Local Pushback
After the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Preservation examined a document looking into the environmental impacts of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, local environmentalists fear that the project brings more harm than good. The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is a future park that will give visitors 7.5...
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Binghamton’s 11th-annual Mac and Cheese Fest showcases legen-dairy culinary creations
Community members gathered for the 11th Annual Mac & Cheese Fest last Thursday, held by the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown Binghamton. The annual fundraiser offers the opportunity to sample both creative and traditional mac and cheese from local restaurants and organizations. Tables were...
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The Blue Velvet Big Band returns to Johnson City for ‘Swing into Spring’ performance
JOHNSON CITY, NY – Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes! The Johnson City Senior Center (JCSC) is thrilled to announce the return of the Blue Velvet Big Band for their upcoming seasonal showcase, “Swing into Spring,” on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The show will take...
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Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- February 19, 2026
Good news all the way around for fishing enthusiasts in Niagara Falls USA! The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo opens this week, Feb. 19 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, offering over 200 quality seminars and 180 vendor booths to occupy your time. Check out niagarafishingexpo.com for details. On Monday, the captain trio of Joe, Chris and Connor Cinelli of Grand Island were ice-breakers quite literally as they chipped away the Lewiston launch ramp to open the lower Niagara River for boats.