Binghamton Area News Roundup 2/6/26: Super Bowl Connections, Hochul's Childcare Push, Concert Venue Planned
Broome natives on the Patriots staff, addiction center to open, extreme cold, childcare center update and more
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🏈Super Bowl Connections
🇺🇸For the New England Patriots: Windsor native Jason Houghtaling is the team's assistant offensive line coach, who began his coaching career at the high school level for The Black Knights (NC34), and Vestal native Ally Butler, an account executive in Boston by day, will be performing as a cheerleader for the Pats (NC34).
🦅For the Seattle Seahawks: While no direct connections seem to exist between the team and the Binghamton area at the moment, the recently sworn in Mayor of Seattle Katie Wilson is a Binghamton native, elected on a campaign for affordable housing and efficient public transit (Pipe Dream)
In other NFL news, former Binghamton Patriot Colbie Young has declared for the NFL draft after a successful college career at Georgia as a wide receiver (WBNG)
👪Hochul Visits Broome for Childcare Push
This center around a state pilot program coming to Broome County for a new child care facility under construction at the Oakdale Commons mall in Johnson City. Monroe and Dutchess counties also will participate in the pilot.
Hochul announced the push for universal child care—specifically for children under four—in her State of the State address last month.
🎫Concert Venue Planned
Current plans envision a 400-person venue that could include a new building on the CVS parking lot, while possibly partnering with another entity to redevelop the CVS building itself (WNBF).
Downtown has seen a live music revival in recent months, with local underground and rock shows frequently hosted at venues like Crowbar, The Deep State and Blazin' Saddles.
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
Demolition Ahead for Fire-Damaged Endicott Homes - WNBF
Sewer Issues Force Portion of Harry L. Drive to Close - Fox40
$2 Million Awarded to Broome County for Water Quality and Climate Resiliency Projects - Fox40
Grippen Park in Endicott Getting New Dog Recreational Site - WNBF
Broome County IDA Reports $85M in Investments, 500 New Jobs in 2025 - WBNG
👋Openings and Closings
New Binghamton Addiction Stabilization Center to Open Soon - WNBF
$70M Vestal Student Housing Job Continues Despite Snow and Ice - WNBF
Illegal After-Hours Nightclub on Clinton Street Closed - Fox40
Sweet Treats on Southside closed - Reddit
🏛️Politics & Government
Proposed state legislation could end local contracts with ICE, including in Broome County - WSKG
City Council adopts law to protect pets from extreme cold - NC34
Trump endorses Congressional candidate Peter Oberacker against Josh Riley - NC34
Johnson City ICE Resolution Stalls as Mayor’s Motion Fails to Find Support - Fox40
Watch Feb. 1 Indivisible Binghamton ICE OUT rally and vigil - Press & Sun
🌇Community Spotlights
Binghamton Fire Department to Hold Vigil in Memory of John "JR" Gaudet - Fox40
Community mapmaking project “History Forge” working to preserve local history - WBNG
Endicott company works on NASA’s Artemis II mission - WBNG
CARES Black History Month Poetry Slam Marks 100 Years of Black History Month - Fox40
Southern Tier Trailblazers: Frederick Douglass' connection to the Southern Tier - Fox40
Local Facebook group supports Black business owners - WBNG
Endicott Site Still Sought for Historic IBM Collection - WNBF
Tioga County Historical Society Honors Rose Brewster’s Legacy During Black History Month - Fox40
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
DJ Johnny Only featured in HBO documentary - NC34
Johnson City woman discusses her journey to American Idol - NC34
Binghamton Philharmonic’s “Classic Style” creates a light-hearted atmosphere with impressive performances - Pipe Dream
Honoring Black History: Damond Wilson - NC34
Arts Council hosting week-long affordable art sale - NC34
🏫Schools
University hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Series Fireside Chat with Red Lobster CEO - Pipe Dream
⚾Sports
Why the Heart Cup Has Meant So Much to Binghamton for 40 Years - WNBF
The Pad Climbing Gym hosting official USA climbing competition - NC34
BCSD to host development meet at newly renovated field in the spring - Press & Sun
Maine-Endwell's Marco Konrad talks Alaska trip, stats, team chemistry - Press & Sun
Chenango Forks defeats Waverly, clinches STAC Central title - Fox40
Top Flight All Stars Cheerleading makes local history - NC34
Updated scores and standings for Binghamton-area high school sports - Press & Sun
Local Patriots Fan Club hosting Super Bowl watch party - NC34
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
Gov. Hochul signs Medical Aid In Dying Act, allowing physician-assisted suicide in New York - WSKG
BC Transit offering free rides to warming centers - NC34
Extreme cold watch issued for the weekend - Fox40
Listed here: Warming centers in Broome County - WBNG
Timeless Hearing spreading awareness for auditory care during tinnitus awareness week - WBNG
👮Crime & Safety
Binghamton man arrested for shooting at cop - NC34
Four Binghamton men arrested in connection with the shots fired incident in Dickinson, and later released - WBNG and NC34
Broome County Sheriff's Office upgrades GPS technology - NC34
Newark Valley man arrested after report of failing to update sex offender registry - WBNG
Father and son duo arrested in multi-agency drug arrest in Broome County - WBNG
Authorities investigate possible shots fired incident in Dickinson - WBNG
Endwell man pleads guilty to narcotics possession with intent to sell - WBNG
Binghamton man found guilty of raping sleeping woman - NC34
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
Former Binghamton Family Seeking Help after Losing New Home to Fire - Fox40
Another slumber party for the homeless to be held in Binghamton - NC34
Phelps Mansion asks for emergency donations after huge electric bills - Facebook
Valley Dental Pediatrics to educate more than 1,500 students during Children’s Dental Health Month - WBNG
GoFundMe for beloved local dance teacher raises money for tribute event - NC34
‘Wear Red Day’ at UHS raises awareness of heart disease as part of American Heart Month - WBNG
📰Other Stories
NYSEG meets with customers in Johnson City to discuss energy bills - WBNG
Broome County Humane Society is helping you get back at your 'crappy ex' - NC34
Complaints Prompt New Signs Along Binghamton-Vestal Greenway - WNBF
Animal of the Month: Arctic Fox - WBNG
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