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The hidden, hard work behind Binghamton’s favorite fall traditions
For many Binghamton-area residents, visiting local, seasonal businesses is a must-do fall activity — a way to soak in all the seasonal fun before winter comes. However, for those who own and operate these attractions, the work and preparation start long before the leaves fall, and running it isn't as simple as some may think. Jackson's Pumpkin Farm in Endicott, Iron Kettle Pumpkin Farm in Candor and Stoughton Farm in Newark Valley are all longstanding seasonal businesses in the area, each with their own unique way of fostering community, building traditions and honoring all things fall. In similar fashion, The Cider Mill in Endicott continues to be both a local staple and fall destination for locals and tourists alike — one that began 100 years ago. While the new owners of The Cider Mill decided to expand their season in 2025, the fall months remain a popular time to grab some fresh, homemade cider and doughnuts, as well as pumpkins and plants. The owners and employees of these regional destinations are hard at work long before opening day to ensure a successful season, and the work continues all season long, often behind the scenes and out of customers’ view. It’s
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Hochul announces $48.5M to protect 16,000 acres of New York farmland
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'It's not enough': Advocates, recipients disappointed over latest Social Security adjustment
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Social Security Administration has announced its annual cost-of-living adjustment. But some stakeholders aren’t happy with the result. Even though the adjustment is matched to the consumer price index that measures inflation, some are concerned that this increase in Social Security payments isn’t enough to cover rising costs.
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Ely’s Cream Balm, Ely Bros., Owego, N.Y.
Ely’s Cream Balm was a patent medicine introduced to the market sometime in the late 1870’s. Originally manufactured by Alfred, Charles and Frederick Ely in Owego New York, the brothers would later move the operation to New York City where it was ultimately acquired by the Wyeth Chemical Company about 1915.
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Cortland County to sell 49 Grant St. property through online auction