Binghamton Area News Roundup 10/19/25
Mayoral debates, Halloween happenings, Rich David facing a business dispute, protest, and more
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‼️Must-Reads
🗳️Kraham and Burnett face off in WSKG and WNBF debates
The two Binghamton mayoral candidates, incumbent Jared Kraham (R) and Miles Burnett (D), faced off on housing and landlords, managing the Binghamton Police Department, blue bags, and more.
The candidates' answers and the stream of the debate can be found here
The candidates also hopped on WNBF for another radio debate, which can be heard here.
Election day is Nov. 3, and registration ends Oct. 25
✍️🗳️Broome County Clerk candidate rundown
The Press & Sun has a good feature of the candidates for the upcoming Broome County Clerk election between Nick Libous (D) and Aaron Martin (R).
🧑⚖️Stadium 138 co-owner demanding shutdown of Blazin' Saddles, co-owned by fmr. Binghamton Mayor
The Press & Sun is reporting that former Binghamton Mayor Rich David and business partner Kristopher Kasmarick are being sued for allegedly violating a non-competition clause with Stadium 138.
David and Kasmarick's attorney said they do not believe there is merit to the lawsuit.
🎃Trick or Treat events in Binghamton
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
A crime victims memorial project in Endicott delayed - Press & Sun
State Street Garage set to be demolished soon - WNBF
An $815,000 grant was received for an affordable housing project in Binghamton joining a $1.9 million slate of other recently announced housing projects and redevelopments coming to the – but not without some criticism from City Council - NC34 & WICZ
BC Transit launches first electric vehicles - NC34
New apartments at former Philadelphia Sales site almost ready - WNBF
🏛️Politics
Binghamton's 'No Kings' rally fills area near courthouse - Press & Sun
A statewide ballot option asks to keep parts of the Adirondacks 'forever wild' near the Olympic park - Press & Sun
New York elections are officially shifting to even years statewide - Press & Sun
City Council members weighing criminal investigation of former Police Chief Zikuski - WICZ
Oct. 7 attack survivor speaks to BU students in the same week vigils are held for the event - NC34
Binghamton native appointed to NY appeals court - Press & Sun
👋Openings and Closings
The Book Vault in Endicott is closing, citing poor foot traffic in the area - Press & Sun
Owego gets a new Taco Bell - NC34
New Catholic church facility coming to Endwell - WNBF
'Old Fireside' celebrates grand opening - WBNG
Vestal's White Rose Day Spa going out of business - NC34
Lone Maple Farm officially closes says NC34, but business owners say not true on Facebook
ACHIEVE potentially merging with other organization - NC34
🏫Schools
Outgoing BU president Harvey Stenger gives final remarks as university leader - NC34
🌇Community Spotlights
New docuseries highlights local musicians - My Town Rocks
Binghamton man set to be on Jeopardy Monday - NC34
'Haunted Binghamton' episodes:
• 'A walk through Bundy House' (Which you can replicate with private ghost tours yourself)
• Christ Church
• Roberson Museum
• Fainting Goat Island Inn
- NC34
Monday's Columbus Day parade brought music downtown despite the rain - Press & Sun
BU's 'The Balcony' review - BCAC
A spotlight on past urban renewal efforts in Binghamton - Press & Sun
A local group is calling for veterans to tell their stories - NC34
Filmmaker Boris Karloff's daughter and composer to join for a special Philharmonic screening - NC34
Battery week kicks off - NC34
Broome County held its first ever fall festival - WBNG
⚾Sports
Hometown NHL player Jerry D'Amigo has new life coaching, firefighting - Press & Sun
M-E repeats as STAC boys golf champion - Press & Sun
This week's Section 4 football matchups and results here - Press & Sun
👮Crime & Safety
Domestic violence survivors say support falls short - WBNG
Binghamton Police Captain David Bidwell retires - WBNG
A Binghamton man pleads guilty for attempted child abduction at Price Chopper - Press & Sun
Big drug bust in Endicott - NC34
Police found missing Vestal woman - WBNG
Binghamton police looking for identity of vandalism suspect - NC34
Southside Commons defaced with swastikas, Human Rights Commission responds - NC34 & WBNG
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
Humane Society needs dog food donations - WBNG
Greater Good Grocery expands local food access and gets local support donation - NC34& WBNG
U-E sends kids to Italy for exchange program - WBNG
Veterans set to move into new tiny home community in Binghamton - WNBF
Faith In Action gets a donation ahead of its big fundraiser - NC34
Binghamton schools get Dolly Parton grant - NC34
Restaurant week supporting Boys and Girls Club - WBNG
Last week's 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk raises more than $50,000 - WBNG
Pierogi 5k raises thousands for Ukraine - WBNG
Matthews Walk-A-Thon raises thousands - WNBF
📰Other Stories
Foliage is here! - Press & Sun
The Conklin Amazon warehouse is hiring new seasonal employees - Press & Sun
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