Binghamton Area News Roundup 1/3/2026
Airport woes, construction projects, blight conviction and more
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‼️Must-Reads
🛫Airport woes as Delta pulls out after renovation
Less than a year after the $54 million renovation project of the Greater Binghamton Airport (CNYBJ) for terminal upgrades and other improvements (NC34), Delta airlines, the airport's only commercial airliner, is ending its service in February (WBNG).
The airport renovation project was given a $32 million state grant and was one of nine Upstate airports that received funding from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.
The airport also services other aviation companies beyond just the public commercial Delta flights.
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
Owner of abandoned downtown Binghamton property convicted of 50 code violations - WBNG
See proposed projects for Binghamton's Clinton Street Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Binghamtonian
Johnson City approves plan to remake 17 Isabelle Pl. parking lot and expansion of Veterans Memorial Park - Press & Sun
Johnson City Victory Lofts "Commercial Space" Still Vacant - WNBF
Falling Concrete in Closing Binghamton Garage Damages Federal Gov. Van - WNBF
👋Openings and Closings
New Boxing and Fitness Club Opens in Downtown Binghamton - Press & Sun
New Convenience Stores, Gas Station Opening at Old Binghamton West Side Business Sites - WNBF
Endicott got a new barbecue place that might look a bit familiar - Frank Palmisano
🏛️Politics
New Era of Leadership: Southern Tier Officials Take Oath of Office - Fox40
Christina Charuk sworn in as Johnson City’s first female mayor - NC34
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham sworn in for second term - WBNG
Aaron Martin sworn in as Broome County Clerk - WBNG
Endicott swears in two people into the board of trustees - WBNG
New Binghamton law banning city cooperation with ICE in effect without Krham's signature - WSKG
Anti-ICE protesters call for Akshar to go - NC34
Chinese asylum seeker held in Broome County Jail denied bail - Press & Sun
Court denies former Broome County Judge's request for new trial - Press & Sun
Town of Chenango receives $90,000 sustainability grant - NC34
🌇Community Spotlights
Business of the Week: Gorick Construction - NC34
Tioga County launches Hometown Hero Banner Program - NC34
Tioga County Legislator Marte Sauerbrey reflects on two decades of public service - NC34
Here’s how to recycle your Christmas tree in Broome County - WBNG
Owego honors astronaut Doug Hurley with commemorative sign - Morning Times
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
Vestal Author Dr. Angela Crawford Wins Multiple National Awards for New Book - WNBF
The Cooperative Gallery hosts the 14th Bob Johnston Photography Show - NC34
MAKING Ep. 08 | SHARON BALL: I Belong To It and It Belongs To Me (Whitney Point artist) - WSKG
Local families celebrate Kwanzaa - NC34
Broome County Festival of Lights to feature hot air balloons, live music, food & more - WBNG
🏫Schools
New York Board of Regents releases 2026-2027 budget proposal - WBNG
⚾Sports
Windsor Christmas Wrestling Tournament begins 68th year - WBNG
Mirabito Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament: Day 1 recap - Fox40
Mirabito Coaches vs Cancer Tournament: Day two scoreboard - Fox40
Black Bear's 15-game win streak snapped after a late rally by Watertown
Bearcats get 40-point win over Elmira College to end losing streak - WBNG
Binghamton hockey remains unbeaten as 8 different players score in a victory vs. Union-Endicott - WBNG
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
Flu hospitalizations in NY hit a record number - NC34
Health officials share tips for staying healthy this flu season - WBNG
Guthrie changes visitation guidelines due to flu - NC34
Southern Tier residents could see a nearly 50% cost increase for health insurance premiums - WBNG
👮Crime & Safety
State of Emergency declared after Friday's storm - Fox40
Crews respond to Newark Valley house fire - WBNG
Berkshire man arrested for shooting at Tioga County Sheriff’s Office drone - WBNG
Two-vehicle crash involving a log truck blocks off a section of Route 17 in Vestal - WBNG
Driver dies after tractor-trailer crash on I-88 in Town of Fenton - WBNG
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
'Tying in the New Year' keeps community members warm for fifth year - NC34
Local organizations host pop-up food pantry during holiday break - WBNG
📰Other Stories
New York legislation prohibits businesses from going fully cashless - WBNG
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