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NASA missions to benefit from technology developed by Endicott-based ENSCO Inc.
Technology developed by a local company will be used in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s upcoming Artemis II mission. ENSCO Inc., an engineering and technology company operating in the aerospace, national...
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Johnson City awarded $80,000 to revitalize abandoned building
A state-funded initiative is paving the way for the revitalization of the former Endicott-Johnson New Toe Box Factory in Johnson City. Located at 19 Avenue B, E-J New Toe Box Factory was...
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Printing House owners owe more than $1.2 million in unpaid fees
Over the past two years, the owners of The Printing House, a large student apartment complex in Downtown Binghamton, have racked up more than $1.2 million in unpaid payments owed to Broome...
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New affordable housing complex opens on Court Street
Confluence Court, a complex that will provide affordable housing for veterans, people with substance abuse problems and low-income individuals, officially opened its doors last month. Binghamton residents and local and state officials...
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Investigation launched into Vestal Police Department following fatal shooting
On Feb. 25, Vestal police shot and killed a man who was allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, spurring an investigation from the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation. Around...
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Community rallies together to help families affected by Johnson City fire
After a large fire destroyed a multifamily home in Johnson City, the community has launched aid efforts to help those who lost their residences. On Feb. 15, fire crews responded to a...
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Mayor Jared Kraham announces next steps in push to revive passenger rail in Binghamton
Mayor Jared Kraham announced some next steps in the plan to bring passenger rail service back to Binghamton for the first time in several decades. As the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation advances...
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Two Republicans announce plans to run for Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo's seat
Over the past week, two Republican candidates have emerged in the race for the 123rd district state assembly seat, currently held by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84. Lupardo, the Democrat representing the...
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'Humans of ICE' project sheds light on ICE detainees in Broome County
Local volunteers have created a humanitarian project called “Humans of ICE” to share the stories of immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Broome County Jail. The project is a...
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County Health Department reports noticeable rise in Shigella bacterial infection
Since last August, the Broome County Health Department has reported an abnormally large increase in cases of shigellosis, an intestinal infection from the Shigella bacteria that can cause stomach complications. In past...
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Mechanical company with Binghamton battery site awarded $850,000 grant
Canadian company CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions received an Empire State Development Grant to expand its battery operations in Binghamton. The $850,000 grant will modernize its facility at 90 Bevier St., allowing the...