The two K9s work to keep both the correctional facility and the public safe.
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator is a stage one winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The $50,000 prize will be going towards the start-up of its new black entrepreneur network, or BEN, and the focus on
Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception
Senator Lea Webb honored more than 15 farmers, small business owners, and community leaders from Broome, Cortland, and Tompkins County earlier today at her inaugural Earth Month Reception. The honorees have proven track records of their commitment to prom
CVHS Students Lead a Project to Give Back to the School
Real Talk Prep is a mentorship program that is meant to empower male students and prepare them for success in the classroom and when they step into the real world. This includes things like job prep and interviewing, goal setting, and tying a tie. The gro
Broome County Sees Increase in Suspect Overdoses in Month of April
Broome County Health Department has received reports of increased suspected overdoses throughout the county. Since the beginning of April, Broome County has reported six suspected fatal overdoses and 18 suspected non-fatal overdoses, seeing large amounts
Binghamton Plaza Eminent Domain Case Goes to NYS Supreme Court
The oral arguments were submitted regarding an appeal by the Binghamton plaza pertaining to the city council vote in May of 2023 to give the city eminent domain over the property. The attorney for the Binghamton plaza had two main arguments, one stating t
Binghamton Philharmonic Honors Local First Responders with Free Concert Admission
The Binghamton philharmonic orchestra is recognizing local first responders with its other worlds, superheroes, fantasy, and sci-fi concert. Featuring songs from iconic TV and film soundtracks, like Game of Thrones , Star Wars, avatar, and black panther,
Community Cornerstones: Volunteer Firefighters
If there's a fire in the southern tier, it is likely a volunteer answering the call. "Quite a large percentage," said Robert brady, Broome County Firefighters Association president. "We have about between 900 and 1,000 volunteer firefighters in Broome Cou
41st annual Children's Fair promotes active living to local children
Dozens of local children visited SUNY Broome earlier today as part of the 41st annual children's fair. The fair promotes healthy lifestyles for kids by promoting fun activities put on by local organizations. Lisa Strahely, a professor at SUNY Broome who h
Over 700 partake in 35th annual Southern Tier Heart Walk
Over 700 community members descended upon Binghamton University to walk for an end to heart disease. For the 35th year, the Southern Tier Heart Walk saw teams of local families, friends and businesses fundraise in support of the American Heart Association
Roberson hosts first ever Arts ABloom Family Day
Residents were welcomed into the creative processes of local artists in a new event at the Roberson Museum. The event, running from 11 to 3 earlier today, saw six artists take up shop in the Museum, creating art as onlookers watched. Artists included thos
Multiculturalism and diversity celebrated during Discovery Center's Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope
Countries from around the world were represented today by the Discovery Center's "Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope". Locals represented their countries of origin at various tables and booths throughout the center, displaying activities and handing out snacks fo
Students honor memory of Harper Stantz with volunteer clean up of Binghamton
Off these volunteers go to create a cleaner Binghamton. "We're cleaning up from like beginning of Oak Street over here, to all the way down to St. Patrick's," said Briahna Raymond, one of the student leads for the cleanup. Cleanups such as the one at Bing
Family Violence Prevention Council Celebrates 3rd Annual Art Contest
Acknowledging the hard work of the creative youth, the Family Violence Prevention Council celebrates the participants of its third annual art contest. Over 56 submissions from students all over Broome County and the winning piece got over 1000 votes on th
Emmy-Winning Film Maker Inducted into Wall of Stars
Local organization Friends of the Forum celebrates the induction of a Broome County legend into its wall of stars at the Binghamton Forum Theatre. Brian Frey was honored for his contribution to the quality of life of our community thanks to his various do
Ponies President Sobotka Assures Fans Team is Staying in Binghamton
Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner, David Sobokta, has agreed to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a private holding company that owns over 30 minor-league baseball teams. Sobotka is assuring this move will keep the Ponies in Binghamton. "One