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Common Soil Juicery celebrates four years of providing organic drinks
Common Soil Juicery, a juice bar and restaurant on 37 South Washington Street, celebrated its fourth anniversary last month. The Juicery, which opened in Binghamton’s Southside neighborhood in 2022, provides “high-quality, nutrient-dense,...
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Defendant sentenced to seven years in state prison in connection with death of John 'JR' Gaudet
On Monday, Patrick K. Shea, 37, was sentenced in Broome County Court to seven years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision on charges manslaughter and arson in connection with...
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Naturalization ceremonies resume in Broome County five months after federal cancellations
Broome County celebrated 25 newly naturalized citizens with a ceremony in Binghamton last Wednesday. Held at the county courthouse in Downtown Binghamton, 25 individuals from 19 different countries became U.S. citizens. These...
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Binghamton Police Department informs local bars of obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking
The Binghamton Police Department recently began proactively visiting local bars to advise owners and managers about their obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking. According to John C. Ryan, the department chief,...
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Former Democratic mayor of Binghamton plans to run for Broome County Sheriff
Former Binghamton mayor Matthew Ryan ‘82 recently announced plans to run for Broome County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Fred Akshar. In a March 12 call with WNBF Radio, Ryan said he was...
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Broome County will gain two new Chick-Fil-A locations
Two new Chick-fil-A locations may be coming to Broome County, with one set to open later this year. The restaurants have been confirmed to be under construction in Johnson City at Oakdale...
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After decades of deterioration, historic Masonic Temple on West Side likely faces demolition
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced on March 13 that the Masonic Temple located on Main Street is unlikely to be restored and will probably require a costly demolition. The Masonic Temple is...
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State Sen. Lea Webb '04 presents awards to community leaders for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, State Sen. Lea Webb ‘04 presented awards last week to local entrepreneurs and leaders from the Southern Tier. In recognition of their work in the community,...
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Students, local activists rally at Broome County Jail demanding end to ICE cooperation
A collection of student organizations organized a demonstration outside of the Broome County Jail on Saturday to denounce the sheriff’s office’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The protest was organized...
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New Crumbl Cookies store brings a variety of treats and desserts to Vestal
Hundreds of people descended onto Vestal Parkway this week for the grand opening of its new Crumbl Cookies store. Located right across the street from the Town Square Mall, the location launched...