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The skies over New York State could soon become noticeably darker at night if a proposed law moves forward.

The state Department of Transportation is using a blunt message on Route 17 in Broome County to try to reduce construction zone backups.

Four major country acts are stepping back or breaking up in 2026, marking the end of an era for longtime fans.

After several years of planning, a new bank branch may be coming to a Binghamton neighborhood.

The Broome County Sheriff's Department released its latest arrest report, covering charges filed against multiple individuals across the region this week.

They've lived so much life together, with more new chapters around the bend.

New York just cracked down on baby monitors and AI chatbots after security researchers found most devices putting kids at serious risk.

Police in South Carolina are done investigating the Aug. 16 death of actress Hayden Panettiere.

Country singer Zach King got cut from 'American Idol' by Luke Bryan, then ended up touring with him years later. Talk about a redemption arc.

Before 1988, women couldn't get a business loan without a man's signature. That law changed everything, and New York's women entrepreneurs are proving it.

Binghamton ranks fifth in New York with 22 reported ghost sightings in a new 2026 study. See how the Roberson Mansion and American Legion Post 80 fit into the local ghost stories.

The Binghamton Plaza has generally been ignored since the last major business at the complex closed three months ago. But some people apparently can't stay away from the place.

Binghamton, Elmira, and Buffalo are seeing some serious color changes right now. This is the weekend to catch the leaves at their peak.

A busy Broome County DMV office remains closed due to safety concerns about the structure where it is located.

'We went down a lot of roads, lived a lot of life and saw a lot of sunsets together.'

In his book 'Heart Life Music,' Chesney details how opening his heart to dogs helped shape his relationship with girlfriend Mary Nolan, and suggests that he and Nolan may have undergone a romantic breakup.

Governor Amanda Clark may not be the goody two-shoes we think she is.

America's most mispronounced word is a mouthful, and New York has its own pronunciation problem. Find out which words are sending people to Google for help saying them correctly.