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How To Help The People Of Moore, Oklahoma

Traci Taylor — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:31:02 +0000

The death toll in yesterday afternoon’s killer tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma has passed 50 people and at least 20 of the dead are children. 5/21/13- 7am update: According to KFOR, the death toll in Moore is now up to 91 and expected to climb. Officials told KFOR they’re no longer working a search and [...]

Toby Keith Reacts to Tornado Hitting His Hometown

Traci Taylor — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:16:15 +0000

Toby Keith is among the people affected by yesterday’s deadly Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Toby was raised in the area and still has friends and family there. In a statement, Toby said, “This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in. I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends [...]

Kenny Chesney Spreading The Love To Boston

Glenn — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:17:34 +0000

Earlier this week Kenny Chesney appeared on Katie Couric’s show to promote his Spread the Love Fund which he started with the Boston Medical Center to help people injured in the Boston Marathon bombing receive the medical care they’ll need to recover from their injuries. If you’re interested in purchasing a t-shirt which 100% of [...]

Chenango Valley To Play Oneonta As Part Of American Cancer Society Benefit Today

Glenn — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:56:56 +0000

This afternoon, enjoy some local baseball and softball and help the American Cancer Society. Here’s what’s going on. The CV Varsity baseball and softball teams will be hosting Oneonta today. The boys will play at CV High School and the girls play at BAGSAI complex, both games start at 4:30. Both teams will be selling [...]

Binghamton Cancer Benefit for Shawn Boyle Saturday Noon-5 at American Legion Post 80

John Davison — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:42:48 +0000

Mother’s Day weekend includes a special benefit for Shawn Boyle, a 30 year old, battling metastatic stage IV Adeno Carcinoma. The cancer has spread to Shawn’s esophagus, stomach, liver, spine, lungs and other places in his body and is getting aggressive treatment to win the battle. With two young children, he is unable to work. [...]

Unwanted Firearms Collection at Johnson City Church

John Davison — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:33:05 +0000

Johnson City’s Peace and Justice Group at St. James Church, will be holding it’s fourth voluntary gun exchange for grocery gift certificates Saturday May 11th from 9am to Noon in the church parking lot behind St. James Church Rectory, 147 Main Street, Johnson City. It’s important to note that this is a no-questions-asked event for [...]

Celebrities Honor Cancer Patient Zach Sobiech [VIDEO]

Traci Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:21:18 +0000

You might remember a few months ago the story I told you about Zach Sobiech, a high school senior with terminal cancer who recorded a song by the title of “Clouds” that he called his goodbye song for his family and friends. Well, Zach’s video of Clouds has had over 2 million views on YouTube [...]

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive With The National Association of Letter Carriers

Glenn — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:27:04 +0000

Saturday (5/11) is National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive. You’re being asked to leave a bag filled with Non-Perishable food items by your mailbox. The Letter Carrier will pick up your donation during their delivery and give it to the local food bank. Many local stores including Price Chopper are offering bags to fill to help [...]

Binghamton May Festivals and Events

John Davison — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:20:41 +0000

Soaking up that Binghamton sunshine and seeing the thermometer top 80 degrees, has almost everyone itching to get outside to enjoy a Binghamton Mets game, catch a race at Tioga Downs or the start of festival season.

Binghamton has always been rich in festivals.

Binghamton Takes Steps For Crohn's And Colitis Walk May 11th

John Davison — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:02:32 +0000

1.4 million American adults and children are affected by digestive diseases. That’s roughly one out of every 200 suffer. Over the past few years, people in the Greater Binghamton area have really come together to show their support for this uncomfortable disease. Founded in 1967, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is the leading [...]