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Help rebuild Owego’s Iconic Strawberry; Carving to take place during the 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival
The chainsaw carved, bright red, wooden Strawberry that sits proudly on the Front Street bank of the Susquehanna River has served for years as a local stop, attracting residents and visitors, and serving for artist renderings and event advertising. It has become symbolic of the beauty and energy of Owego.
Car fire on Route 17 East reduces traffic to one lane
Route 17 East was down to one lane earlier tonight after a car fire. The call came in just after 6 p.m. for a white SUV on fire near exit 69. A Fox 40 crew at the scene said the fire was out and the car was being towed just before 6:30 p.m.
This family of singers performed in Owego. Then disaster struck
There are disasters that occur every day somewhere on the globe. Some make the national news, while some seem to be lost over time. Some, however, seem to linger for many generations and haunt the memories of its residents. This is one of those stories. The location was Deposit, New...
Fourth annual Southside Second Sunday Concert Series kicks off in Southside Commons
Over on the Southside of Binghamton, today was the kickoff to the fourth annual Southside Second Sunday Concert Series. Concertgoers enjoyed free pizza from Mirabito as they listened to the performances of local singers and bands. The concert series is organized by the Southside Neighborhood Assembly and will run every...
Binghamton Woman Found Guilty on Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment Charges
A Binghamton woman was found guilty on two charges after she attacked another woman in Endicott in July 2023. According to the Broome County District Attorney, Leyska Rivera-Mateo was found guilty of the charges of Assault in the 2nd degree and Unlawful Imprisonment in the 1st degree. These charges stem from an incident in July 2023, in which Rivera-Mateo went to the 400 block of McKinley Avenue and attacked another woman.
Black Bears And Binghamton Community Celebrate Commissioner's Cup Victory
"Job's Done" said Binghamton Black Bears captain Tyson Kirkby. The Black Bears and the Binghamton community helped celebrate their Commissioner's cup victory over the weekend, and the first Binghamton hockey championship since 2011 when the Binghamton Senators hoisted the Calder Cup. A huge part in becoming champions being the fans,...
Guest Viewpoint: A voice and advocate for the Binghamton school district
I’m proud to serve as president of the Binghamton City School District Board of Education, and I ask for your support as I seek another term on the board. School board service is very personal to me. I’ve lived in this area for more than 25 years, and have been an active volunteer for much of that time because I believe in giving back to the community. In addition, my son is a ninth-grader at Binghamton High...
Voice of the Black Bears, Brooks Hill, joins Brian Rudman to talk championship celebration
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Black Bears won the Commissioner’s Cup Championship on Friday night, defeating Carolina 4-3 to complete the 3-game sweep of the Finals. Black Bears play-by-play announcer and FPHL Broadcaster of the Year, Brooks Hill, joined NewsChannel 34 Sports Director, Brian Rudman, to talk about the team’s championship celebration.
Binghamton Police Awards Ceremony
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Members of the Binghamton Police Department were surrounded by friends and family as they were presented with awards for protecting our community. The annual Binghamton Police Awards ceremony was held this afternoon at the Mayor’s office in Binghamton City Hall. Throughout the ceremony, Police Chief Joe Zikuski recounted the officers’ heroic […]
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways honors local volunteers
NEW YORK MILLS — During April, the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council recognized thousands of adult volunteers for giving their time and dedication to Girl Scouting in celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Each year, the council, members, families and community find special ways to thank volunteers throughout the month.
Sale of Superlative Antiques to Benefit Owego Emergency Squad
Mead & Sons Auctioneers and the Faith and Val Kucher Estate recently announced an important Auction of over 300 superlative Antiques to be sold on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. This special Estate dispersal will take place at the home, located at 30 Front St. in Owego, N.Y. A preview of all items will precede the Auction at 8 a.m. With great generosity, the Auction proceeds will be donated to the Village of Owego Emergency Squad to assist with the purchase of State-of-the-Art Emergency Medical Equipment.
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