Binghamton Area News Roundup 11/22/25

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‼️Must-Reads

🪪🇺🇸 Trump Administration Cancels, Binghamton Oath of Citizen Ceremony

Dozens of local residents and more throughout the state preparing to become U.S. Citizens were put in limbo after Trump Administration officials cancelled a naturalization ceremony at the American Civic Association, claiming that "certain New York county courts" do not meet statutory requirements (NC34)

Local officials were left concerned and upset (Fox40) with Mayor Kraham called for it to be rescheduled (Press & Sun)

While some were reinstated, the state of Binghamton's is still unclear (Press & Sun)

🚓⛺Homeless Encampment Cleared in Binghamton

An encampment along the Susquehanna River was dispersed near the Exchange Street Bridge Wednesday (WNBF) with those there unsure what to do next.

Mayor Kraham said officials worked to connect those living there with temporary housing and resources, and that its presence creates a public health issue, while others voiced concerns about the action (WBNG)

Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!

🏗️Building Broome

Harry L. Johnson statue gets more prominent spot - WNBF

🏛️Politics

Democrat Christina Charuk named Johnson City Mayor elect after recount - WBNG

Southern Tier 8 Regional Board talks housing crisis - NC34

NYS still waiting on federal HEAP funding after shutdown - WBNG

Town of Vestal 2026 budget finalized - Fox40

Spotlight on Democratic Party wins in Tioga County – NC34

Bruce Blakeman visits Binghamton as he weighs governor race - WBNG

👋Openings and Closings

Binghamton gets its big Christmas tree - WBNG

Rail Trail Phase 3 opens - NC34

Hollywood barbershop opens on Main Street - NC34

Thirsty's Tavern under new ownership - NC34

Owego Taproom for Lucky Hare Brewing to close - WNBF

Woody's Tavern in Kirkwood is closing its doors - WNBF

Trampoline Park planned for Northgate Plaza - Frank Palmisano

New Italian delicacy market opens in Owego - NC34

🏫Schools

New Binghamton University president talks path forward - Press & Sun

BOCES students build holiday light display at Roberson Museum - WBNG

Brookside Elementary pre-k hosts fashion show - WBNG

Stand with Haiti rally held at Binghamton University - Pipe Dream

Heather Clark named Teacher of the Week - Fox40

BOCES students get problem solving practice during Engineering Day - WBNG

Vestal Elks gives dictionaries to elementary school students - WBNG

Owego-Apalachin gets $811,000 grant for renovations - Fox40

Owego students get career shadow opportunity - Fox40

U-E gets a new food pantry - WBNG

🎨🎭Arts & Culture

A spotlight on upcoming Madrigal Choir performances - BCAC

Final 'iMural' underway in Binghamton near Lackawanna Train Station - NC34

Vestal native performs at Country Music Awards - WBNG

Avant-garde hairstyling competition returning to Binghamton - NC34

Binghamton native makes mark on NY Film Festival - WNBF

Know Theatre celebrates 22 years of Playwrights and Artists festival - NC34

Mini art-making session held by BCAC to fill vending machines - WBNG

Visiting Artist Aurora Andrews explores early motherhood at Binghamton University - Pipe Dream

Owego mural honors Moondog - WBNG

Cooperative Gallery 213 hosting political protest collage - NC34

Broadway Diner gets special paintings to honor late Steve Anastos - NC34

🌇Community Spotlights

A spotlight on Trailside Inn's NOLA roots - Press & Sun

Festival of Lights is back at Otsiningo! - WBNG

PAST celebrates 50 years of historic preservation - NC34

Sunny Hill Tree Farm given spotlight - NC34

Farmers Market's JuUuice Juicery gets NYS Empire Award - NC34

Veterans share Thanksgiving lunch at American Legion - WBNG

⚾Sports

Windsor Field Hockey claims first state title in program history after Class A win - WBNG

Vestal Field Hockey falls in Class B state championship - WBNG

Whitney Point Field Hockey wins Class C state championship - WBNG

A loaded postseason schedule this weekend for Section IV football teams - Pres & Sun

U-E gets overtime win to clinch Section IV Class A Football championship over Horseheads then heads to state semifinals - Press & Sun and WBNG

Elmira scores 3-peat Section IV Class AA Football championship over Corning - WBNG

Owego captures first Section IV Class B Football championship over Waverly - WBNG

Chenango Forks rolls Oneonta to win Section IV Class C Football championship - Fox40

M-E Boys Soccer falls in Class A state semifinal to East Aurora - WBNG

Chenango Valley Boys Soccer falls in Class B state semifinal vs. LaFayette - WBNG

Seton Boys Soccer falls in Class C state semifinals to Wilson - WBNG

Vestal Cross Country heads home after state championships - WBNG

Whitney Point volleyball heads to Class B state semifinals - Fox40

Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps

👮Crime & Safety

Shooting in Binghamton raises concerns of safety on Janette Avenue - WBNG

Jeffrey Aissa's killer in 2011 arson death sentenced - Press & Sun

Space heater causes person to be trapped in house fire - Press & Sun

Vandalism of Israeli flag with swastika in Binghamton investigated as hate crime - Fox40

Car crashes into house, causes gas leak - WBNG

Two, including state trooper, hurt in Endwell crash - WNBF

Binghamton Police to keep an eye on after hours clubs - WNBF

Conklin man sentenced to 50 years to life for murdering uncle - WBNG

Endwell man arrested, charged after attempting to set up sex with teen, apparently orchestrated by a YouTuber - Fox40 & NC34

JC firefighters rescue a man from a burning house - WNBF

Maine Emergency Squad gets grant for free CPR classes - WBNG

🧑‍⚕️Health

Lourdes Hospital celebrates 100 years - NC34

Local health officials speak on National Rural Health Day - WBNG

❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants

Food-A-Bago campaign raises more than 10,000 pounds of food - WBNG

2,000 food boxes delivered to those in need, state of emergency lifted - WBNG

Catholic Charities and law enforcement collaborate on "Thanks-4-Giving" drive - WBNG

$17,500 raised for UHS Breast Cancer - NC34

7th Annual Bing Toy Drive to give Christmas gifts away in Broome County - WBNG

Community Foundation gives nearly $200,000 to local nonprofits - NC34

Region's arts organizations get state grant funding - WBNG

A list of free community meals during the Thanksgiving season - Press & Sun

CHOW gets $35k from Weis - WBNG

Family Planning given $50,000 for upgrades - NC34

Winter Clothing Drive to be held by Sheriff's Office - WBNG

Touch of Texas hosts New York State Women Inc. scholarships fundraiser - WBNG

Mothers and Babies gets Fidelis Care $20,000 grant - NC34

Mirabito gives $75k to the American Cancer Society - WBNG

📰Other Stories

Here are the dates for holiday free parking in Binghamton - Fox40

Check Black Friday shopping hours here - Press & Sun

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