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Historic Main Street Entrance Reopens at Binghamton High School After More Than 40 Years

A historic piece of Binghamton High School is welcoming visitors once again after more than four decades. The Binghamton City School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate the restoration of the school's historic Main Street entrance, which had not been used since Binghamton Central and Binghamton North high schools merged in 1982.

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Binghamton man displays Halloween figures on lawn

TOWN OF BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Prepare to be scared. A Town of Binghamton man has filled his front lawn with a wide assortment of creepy, crawly creatures. According to his family, Randy Tokos has always loved Halloween and he’s been collecting displays for decades. Many are thrifted and many he built himself. Among the […]

Binghamton, NY · 7d

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Horizon Infusions opens on Vestal Parkway

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A ribbon cutting was held to welcome a new infusion center to Greater Binghamton. Horizon Infusions held an open house to celebrate the opening of its location on the Vestal Parkway. The ambulatory infusion center has locations all over Ohio, one in Pennsylvania, and this is its seventh in upstate New York. […]

Vestal, NY · 9d

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They're Putting the Johnson City Arch Back Together Again

The century-old Square Deal Arch at the Binghamton city line is finally returning after a major restoration project.

Johnson City, NY · 8d

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HEAP applications open to help offset energy costs

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BC receives over $2M in water quality improvement grants

GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Governor Hochul and New York State have awarded over $2 million of water quality improvement grants to Broome County, amid over $249 million distributed across the state. The City of Binghamton received $400,000 to buy a vacuum truck to clean up over 3,000 catch basins and storm drains in the […]

Broome County, NY · 5d

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New Operator Takes Over Old Broome County Speedway Store

Gas and snacks are still available at the busy location but the place is awaiting state approval to sell beer and lottery tickets.

Binghamton, NY · 12d

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Center City receives over $500K in investment

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The 2027 City of Binghamton budget has passed, and city officials have secured just over $500,000 in investments for the new-Center City Park. The former Columbus Park along with the Binghamton Recreation Center will receive $500,000 in improvements, with the hope of getting more funding in the future.

Binghamton, NY · 8d

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Operation Green Light Returns To Broome County, Sixth Year Running For Veterans

Operation Green Light is coming to Broome County again this November.

Broome County, NY · 8d

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Tobacco-Free Broome and Tioga Offering $35,000 to Advance Tobacco-Free Communities

The Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga Program is offering $35,000 to support community-led efforts to reduce commercial tobacco-related health disparities and promote healthier environments in Broome and Tioga Counties. Funding is provided by the state Department of Health's Bureau of Tobacco Control and the opportunity encourages local organizations to fight...

Tioga County, NY · 7d

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New Tioga State Bank Planned for Binghamton

The bank is seeking permission to demolish a two-family house to provide green space for the project.

Binghamton, NY · 8d

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BC Habitat for Humanity builds two-family home

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – For the first time ever, Broome County Habitat for Humanity has built a two-family home. The homeowner that will soon live at 13 Spruce St. in Johnson City has already been chosen. Construction is still being done on 15 Spruce St. located in the same house, and will be complete […]

Johnson City, NY · 8d

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Broome County Awards $20,000 Grant to Union-Endicott Youth Softball League

Broome County is investing $20,000 into the Union-Endicott Youth Softball League to improve its facilities and create more opportunities for young athletes. The funding is awarded through the county's Small Community Grant Program and will support the construction of a new announcer and scorer booth at George W. Johnson Park in Endicott.

Broome County, NY · 8d

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Friend, Fagan run to rep Tioga, parts of Chemung, Broome in Assembly

Republican Christopher Friend has represented a large portion of the Southern Tier in the New York State Assembly since 2010. Democrat Andrew Fagan hopes to change that on Election Day Nov. 3. The 124th District comprises much of Chemung County — including the City of Elmira, and the towns of Ashland, Baldwin, Big Flats, Chemung, Elmira, Horseheads, and Southport — all of Tioga County, and the towns of Barker, Nanticoke, Lisle, and Maine in Broome County. Friend, a Big Flats native who graduated from Horseheads High School, served on the Chemung County Legislature and worked as a research chemist before his political career in Albany. Fagan, of Barton in Tioga County, has a background in agriculture, including a 31-year career in the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. That included 21 years as executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County and 14 years in the top post with Cooperative Extension of Chemung County. We asked each candidate about some of the factors shaping the race and state government. Here are their answers. Why are you running for the State Assembly, and what makes you the better choice for voters in this district? FRIEND : I am running because the Southern

Chemung County, NY · 8d

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Cortlandville Planning Board Raises Concerns Over Proposed Gas Station Over Aquifer – Calls For Public Hearing

The Cortlandville Planning Board is raising significant concerns over a proposal to build a gas station and grocery store at a shopping plaza on Route 281, with members questioning the potential risk to the aquifer that supplies drinking water to much of Cortland County. The concerns were raised during their meeting on Tuesday, October 27.

Cortlandville, NY · 9d

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First ever Neighborhood Mini-Grants awarded to seven initiatives across Steuben, Chemung, and Tioga Counties

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) — Seven local initiatives across Steuben, Chemung, and Tioga counties are now the first to receive a Neighborhood Mini-Grant. Presented by Sustainable Finger Lakes, the mini-grant program is designed to give local organizations the extra push needed to help their communities - while keeping the decisions about spending local.

Chemung County, NY · 8d

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Abandoned Binghamton Plaza Now An Attractive Nuisance

Trespassers broke into one of the old plaza buildings and turned on the water.

Binghamton, NY · 9d

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Kampai Japanese Steakhouse placed on NY Historic Business Registry

A staple of the Binghamton area restaurant scene for decades, Kampai Japanese Steakhouse is a go-to spot for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. On Oct. 28, the restaurant was honored with placement on New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. The restaurant's owners were joined by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who presented the award, which recognizes businesses in operation for at least 50 years. The restaurant celebrated its 50-year mark in December 2025, officially making it eligible to join the registry, which is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Kampai Japanese Steakhouse honored with place on New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry The restaurant was opened Dec. 19, 1975 by 20-year-old Japanese immigrant Ryoichi "Richard" Matsushima. It was the first Japanese restaurant in the Southern Tier. More: How Alexander's Cafe became a downtown Binghamton staple Speaking at the Oct. 28 press conference, Matsushima thanked the Binghamton community, to whom he said he owed his success. "The best thing that ever happened in my whole life is my discovery of Binghamton, New York," said Matsushima. "I’m forever grateful to everyone working and living together in the Southern Tier, the most beautiful and peaceful place

Binghamton, NY · 9d

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Operation Green Light Returns To Broome County, Sixth Year Running For Veterans

Operation Green Light is coming to Broome County again this November.

Broome County, NY · 8d

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