Community rallies behind 6th grader's kidney disease battle with fundraiser
Community rallies behind 6th grader's kidney disease battle with fundraiser

From all around Binghamton, community members came together to support one boy's battle against stage four kidney disease. Taking place at American Legion Post 1645, the benefit was held in support of Jayden Kapp, a sixth grader from Windsor. Attendees bo

Animal Adventure brings in Cinco de Mayo with Cinco de Rhino

Animal Adventure brings in Cinco de Mayo with Cinco de Rhino

Cinco de Mayo may not be until tomorrow, but that didn't stop Animal adventure from having a great time. In honor of the holiday, the zoo hosted "Cinco de Rhino". The event brought in vocal vendors who served libations and food, while visitors explored th

Residents gather to Beautify The Block alongside the Astor D. Rice Foundation

Residents gather to Beautify The Block alongside the Astor D. Rice Foundation

The energy and excitement was palpable at Columbus Park earlier today. "Alright my man this is where we're at," said King Rice, founder and president of the Astor D. Rice Foundation. "We're at columbus park. We're having to beautify the block." Dozens gat

Crews respond to head-on crash in Endicott

Crews respond to head-on crash in Endicott

The Endicott Fire Department said four people were taken to the hospital.

Binghamton University Pro-Palestine Peaceful Encampment Disbanded

Binghamton University Pro-Palestine Peaceful Encampment Disbanded

The Pro-Palestine peaceful encampment taking place on Binghamton University's Peace Quad disbanded on the afternoon of Friday, May 3 after a little over two days of camping out. Starting back on Wednesday, May 1, dozens of Binghamton University students b

100 Years Ago: May 3, 2024

100 Years Ago: May 3, 2024

100 years ago today, Binghamton's Fire Department celebrates an anniversary today.

Carlton Street Reconstruction Project to Begin Monday in Johnson City

Carlton Street Reconstruction Project to Begin Monday in Johnson City

Motorists in Johnson City will have to contend with the Carlton Street Reconstruction Project, beginning on Monday.

Court Street to Be Down to One Lane Beginning May 6th

Court Street to Be Down to One Lane Beginning May 6th

Court Street will be reduced to one lane beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 6th.

Tree That Sprouted From Seed Taken Into Space Planted at CFHS

Tree That Sprouted From Seed Taken Into Space Planted at CFHS

Students at the Chenango Forks High School had an out-of-this-world experience Friday morning planting a tree that started out taking a special trip over 50 years ago.

Senator Lea Webb secures $50,000 for Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce

Senator Lea Webb secures $50,000 for Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce

The $50,000 is part of $150,000 coming to chambers of commerce in Senate District 52.

Man Gets Prison Time After Hitting Woman With Bat

Man Gets Prison Time After Hitting Woman With Bat

A Binghamton man is sentenced to state prison after he hit a woman with a metal baseball bat.

Scammer Found in Town of Dickinson Hotel With $36,000 in Cash

Scammer Found in Town of Dickinson Hotel With $36,000 in Cash

The Broome County Sheriff's Office says a man who scammed a Liberty, NY woman out of $36,000 was located in the Town of Dickinson.

Two Arrested, Charged After Narcotics Investigation in Broome County

Two Arrested, Charged After Narcotics Investigation in Broome County

A two-month long investigation leads to the arrest of two men in Broome County Thursday.

Lesko May 2nd: How Pre-retirees Plan to Make Savings Last

Lesko May 2nd: How Pre-retirees Plan to Make Savings Last

More Americans fear outliving their retirement savings than they fear being ill or dying.

Lesko Wealth Management Advisor R.J. Barber details their fears and solutions.

Pro-Israeli Students at Binghamton University Hold Rally

Pro-Israeli Students at Binghamton University Hold Rally

On Thursday, May 2, Binghamton University students held a gathering for Jewish students at the school. The event led by the Jewish Learning Initiative on campus and the Hillel of Binghamton University aims to unite as a Jewish community. This event was al

Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place on Cornell University Campus

Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place on Cornell University Campus

Cornell University students continue to protest a day after the university suspended two students. 

Binghamton University Students Hold Peaceful Encampment on Campus to Support Palestine

Binghamton University Students Hold Peaceful Encampment on Campus to Support Palestine

Dozens of Binghamton University students are camping out on the university's Peace Quad to show their support for the people in Palestine as a part of the Divest from Death Coalition. The campaign is a coalition of 27 student organizations and clubs on th

United Way of Broome County invites residents to use their text to give service

United Way of Broome County invites residents to use their text to give service

The United Way of Broome County's text to give service has been around for less than a year. It allows people to simply text UWOBC to 26989 to give. From there, you will be given the option to donate to the United Way or a specific cause. The text service

Binghamton University gets over $8 million from state

Binghamton University gets over $8 million from state

B.U. is getting $8.4 million, the State University of New York Board of Trustees announced today, a 15.5% increase over the last year. The funding comes from the recently passed 2025 state budget. State Senator Lea Webb said, “As a member of the Sen

Water Street Parking Garage Construction Begins

Water Street Parking Garage Construction Begins

Construction has begun on the Water Street parking garage in downtown Binghamton.

Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment at Binghamton University

Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment at Binghamton University

As College protests continue to intensify nation wide, on Wednesday afternoon, pro-Palestinian students began setting up an encampment at Binghamton University's Peace Quad.

Binghamton Man Found Guilty of Burglary

Binghamton Man Found Guilty of Burglary

A Binghamton man has been found guilty on the charges of Burglary and Criminal Mischief.

Binghamton Woman Sentenced After Stealing Pension Plan Payments

Binghamton Woman Sentenced After Stealing Pension Plan Payments

A Binghamton woman has been sentenced after stealing nearly $32,000 from her family.

Meet the K9s keeping Broome County safe

Meet the K9s keeping Broome County safe

The two K9s work to keep both the correctional facility and the public safe.

Windsor Central High School Students Help Out Southside Binghamton Resident

Windsor Central High School Students Help Out Southside Binghamton Resident

Windsor Central High School students teaming up with Broome County Council of Churches to make one Binghamton's life a little bit easier. Students spent the morning and early afternoon digging holes, drilling nails, and constructing a ramp for the southsi

NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

NYSEG Warns Customers About Ongoing Scams

As May is coming in, so are more scams when it comes to your electric and gas bills, as NYSEG is reporting an increase in potential scams during the Spring. NYSEG is seeing more aggressive tactics so far this year when it comes to scammers and is seeing t

Teacher of the Week: Kalli Bigart

Teacher of the Week: Kalli Bigart

Fourth-grade Greene Intermediate School teacher Kalli Bigart has never been the one to shy away from creativity when it comes to teaching. For this fourth-grade teacher, her passion came from teachers back when she was the one sitting in a desk.

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator Awarded $50,000 Grant

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

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

100 Years Ago: May 1, 2024

100 years ago today, this is May Day, and the new Americans of the First Ward are planning to celebrate with a public meeting this Sunday at Lithuanian Hall.

VINES gets $100,000 for Grow Binghamton youth employment program

VINES gets $100,000 for Grow Binghamton youth employment program

Today's funding announcement will help VINES hire more young adults and teens in their Grow Binghamton program

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

One Rescued After Early Morning Fire in Norwich

One woman was rescued from the second floor of a home after a fire broke out at a Sheldon Street residence in Norwich Wednesday morning.

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted on an outstanding warrant for a weapons charge.

Senator Webb Honors Over 15 Individuals at Inaugural Earth Month Reception

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