Binghamton Area News Roundup 10/2/25
Police chief resigns, homeless camp dispute, community challenges, and a whole lot of real estate news
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‼️Must-Reads
👮Binghamton's Police Chief resigns amid scandal
This comes after a filmed incident of him standing by during an incident where his girlfriend was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, harassment, and trespassing.
Picking a new chief might be tricky as there are currently only four qualified candidates in the department.
⛺⛪Downtown homeless camp dismantled by law enforcement
A homeless encampment was established on Christ Episcopal Church's land downtown, and disbanded following legal threats from the city
Mayor Kraham says the temporary structures were illegal, and that there were health and safety concerns reported. The Church says the campers left voluntarily.
💊Community Pharmacy Woes
BU finds 23% of community pharmacies closed in Broome County over the last four years
🚼💸Child Care Woes
WSKG polled listeners about their experiences getting child care in the area.
Low availability and high cost are leading to a lot of struggles.
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup! There were a few late adds this week after the email blast including AstroFest, Latino Fest, and a few concerts!
🏗️Building Broome
State Street's garage is set to be demolished and replaced by...surface parking?
Ross Park's carousel is making progress with its move up the hill
The owners of the dilapidated 'Kenmore Building' at 263 Washington St. are being brought to court
The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is getting major updates to its incubator kitchen
The Press and Sun gave further spotlight to the community efforts to revive the Brandywine area
Some residents in Chenango and Dickinson are not happy about a solar farm development
The former Goudey Power Station is getting an asbestos cleanup
Award given to the company behind the new Wilson tower
New Vestal apartments for students get a leasing office
👋Openings and Closings
Uncorked Creations gets a new owner
The building of Food Fusion (FKA Russell's Steak and Seafood House and The Red Lion) is no more
Vestal gets a new insurance agency
The new Trailside Inn looks very nice inside
Casa Trinity designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
🏛️Politics
Kraham said federal shutdowns cause a lot of local uncertainty
Meet the candidates during First Friday
Broome County needs poll workers
Sen. Webb and Rep. Lupardo want you to complain to NYSEG
Chairman of Broome County Republican Committee reelected
🏫Schools
BU is giving grad students a bigger payday
🌇Community Spotlights
Endicott's Applefest grew a lot - utilizing the new renovations of Washington Ave.
Orazio Slati's current exhibit in Roberson got a spotlight on NC34
Traditional Chinese dance came to BU
Oooo look at these special flavors from Sugar Lips
New mosaics for Owego by a Binghamton artist
Binghamton teacher Ron McKan is remembered
Congrats to the Philharmonic on a great season opener (Tomoko Kanamaru was incredible!)
The upcoming Gay Rodeo got a spotlight from NC34
$50 adoptions at the Humane Society!
50 years later, the firefighters killed at Rockbottom Dam are commemorated
The Press and Sun made a rundown of upcoming Halloween events
oh wow yeah that pumpkin is pretty big
Tim Smith returns to organ after a two year hiatus
BU students and staff document LGBTQ history
NC34 has a guide on where to snag the best pumpkins
A nice spotlight of Solid Ground Coffeehouse
👮Crime & Safety
Four cars crash in Town of Union, two sent to hospital
Dryness means burn ban across New York
Harper Stantz' killer is seeking a parole hearing - her family wants him still in jail
Pink Patches for breast cancer awareness
School bus crash in Nanticoke (none hurt)
💉Health
A boil water advisory hits parts of Endicott
BU launches new health podcast
⚾Sports
Check out last week's football scores
Emily Mackay opened up about her journey to local students
❤️Good News & Grants
NC34 gave a spotlight to Faith in Action
Roberson gets a boost for renovations
New room for a youngster with cerebral palsy
📰Other Stories
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons cancelled over health concerns
New essay collection on gaining through loss by BU professor
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