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A Binghamton native has come up with something special to honor an area resident who has made a meaningful difference in the community.

Catch up on some of the latest local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of August 3, 2026.

Binghamton police detectives are still working to find those who were involved in a deadly confrontation on the city's East Side.

How can anyone argue with the No. 1 song on this list of the best country songs of 2026?

Clarkson won't make self-deprecating jokes about her body — at least, not on Aug. 8. Here's why.

Millennials are rewriting what counts as a classic car, and it has nothing to do with muscle cars or the 1960s.

Broome County Sheriff's arrest report for Aug. 7, 2026, covers domestic, larceny, drug, and assault charges.

Gary LeVox's voice is one of the best-known in country music — but when we asked if he'd gotten his vocal cords insured, he honestly didn't know.

Carrie Underwood returned to sing at church over the weekend, with a talented duet partner.

Brooks says female country artists are working harder than ever right now, and he's got two names on his current playlist.

If you’re job hunting or thinking about a change, the Townsquare Media Job Fair on August 19 brings local employers and job seekers together face to face.

Endicott just landed on a national list of the hottest housing markets in the country for 2026.

New York families pay nearly $450,000 more for homes near top-rated public schools, the second-largest housing gap in the country.

What are the rules about using a spotlight in New York State?

Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84. The actor's wife confirmed he suffered a heart attack at home.

Back-to-school shopping is here, and if some New York lawmakers get their wish, the school day is going to start later.

The FDA called it a false positive, then walked it back — but says that doesn't change what the evidence is pointing to.

Canadian wildfires are still burning, and New York could feel the effects again. Health experts are sharing important tips to protect yourself.