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Bob Joseph
Binghamton Fire Chief Daniel Eggleston to Retire This Month
Daniel Eggleston, the man who has led the Binghamton Fire Department for the past five years, is preparing to leave his job as chief.
Binghamton Turning Downtown “Concrete Jungle” into Green Space
New landscaping, lighting and decorative pavers are about to be installed in a rundown area in the heart of downtown Binghamton.
Public Hearing to Be Held on Proposed Endicott Byrne Dairy Store
Members of the village of Endicott planning board will have an opportunity to hear views from residents about a plan to open a Byrne Dairy convenience store on East Main Street.
Full Capacity Now Permitted for Binghamton Rumble Ponies Games
More fans will be able to attend Binghamton Rumble Ponies games at Mirabito Stadium.
Grocery Store to Open in Former Binghamton Post Office
A Binghamton building that was home to a post office for decades is about to be converted into a food store.
Governor Cuomo: “We Can Return to Life as We Know It”
Governor Andrew Cuomo says state-mandated Covid restrictions in New York have been lifted effective immediately.
Plans Move Forward on Apartments Near Maine-Endwell High School
A Rochester-area agency is continuing its efforts to build a 115-unit apartment complex across from an Endwell school.
Evacuation of Broome Park Followed Text Report of an Armed Person
The sudden closing of Otsiningo Park just north of Binghamton was prompted by a text from someone who claimed to have seen a man with a gun.
Safety Concerns After Removal of Signal Near Binghamton Synagogue
An antiquated traffic signal on Riverside Drive on Binghamton's West Side has been removed.
Police Converge on Otsiningo Park After Report of a Man with a Gun
Otsiningo Park in the town of Dickinson was evacuated as police searched for a man who reportedly was carrying a gun.
Attempted Carjacking Near State Vaccination Site in Johnson City
A man is in custody after he allegedly jumped into a vehicle near the Binghamton University Library Annex and ordered the driver to take him to Elmira.
Unfilled Binghamton Assistant Police Chief Job May Be Eliminated
Binghamton Mayor Richard David says he hasn't decided whether to fill a top-level vacancy in the city police department.
Ticket Prices Announced for Greater Binghamton Airshow
Ticket sales for next month's airshow at the Greater Binghamton Airport will start soon.
Maine-Endwell to Celebrate Graduating Class with Parade
The Class of 2021 will be honored in the Maine-Endwell School District with a parade and a homecoming celebration.