Jim Free

I was born and raised just across the PA border in a town called Carbondale. I’m the youngest of 7 kids. My parents wanted 8 but after I was born, they knew they couldn’t do any better. Kidding…kind of. I started in Binghamton radio over 25 years ago and I live in Endicott with my wife, Chris who I married on 07/07/07. I have a stepson Ian, who is an awesome kid. I like to golf, sleep, play and watch sports, and hang out with family and friends.

WHAT IF?: What A Binghamton NFL Team Would Look Like

I know it will never happen, just play along with me here. If Binghamton was granted and NFL team, would you route for them instead of your current team?

Vestal Neighborhoods Deck Out for Christmas

There are a few neighborhoods in Vestal that have come together to create some awesome Christmas light displays.

“Christmas Star” To Be Visible for First Time in 800 Years

December 21st is the first day of winter, and it's the night where we could see the phenomenon known as the “Christmas Star” for the first time in 800 years.

Broome County’s Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive This Saturday

Police agencies from all over Broome County are teaming up to take part in an event this Saturday called the Fill The Cruiser Toy Drive to benefit Toys For Tots

Questions That Need Answers About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Last night while watching Rudolph, I was driving Chris crazy asking questions about some of the things I was noticing during the show. Here are some of them.

I Guess I Won’t Be Going Home for Thanksgiving Due To New Restrictions in PA

PA now requires that all people entering the state must have a negative test result or quarantine for 14 days. What does this mean for people who cross to work?

NYSPHSAA Announces Updated Dates for High School Sports To Begin

Some of the senior athletes in the class of 2020 never got a chance to play their last year of high school sports. It looks like this year's seniors will play.

Binghamton High’s Thanksgiving Dinners Served as Take Out Only This Year

The annual Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Binghamton High School will still happen this year, but due to Covid-19, it will be served as a take out meal only.

Bikers Holding Food Drive To Feed the Hungry in Broome County

A local motorcycle club is stepping up to the plate to help a local food pantry help feed our local neighbors in the Binghamton area. Here's how you can help.

Is This Really Binghamton’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish?

Turkey is the star of any Thanksgiving Day dinner, but the side dishes are almost as important. Here's the most popular sides in New York and Pennsylvania.

Mets: Minor League Baseball Sticking Around In Binghamton

Since last year there has been talk among Major League Baseball about cutting Minor League Teams. Binghamton was one of the teams mentioned in that conversation

Holiday Lights Festival’s Return A Cheerful To End 2020

It's been 10 years since there's been a holiday lights display in Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Spiedie Fest organizers are bringing it back with new features

The Tomb of the Unknown Kitty in Vestal

There were a few times where I was actually featured on my Strange But True stories. One of the Strange But True stories was about a dead cat in Vestal.

You and I May Be Sitting on a Gold Mine

Do you hate raking leaves as much as I do? What about if you were able to sell them? Not here, but in California people are paying big bucks for leaves.