Binghamton Area News Roundup 3/14/26: Arts, Asbestos, Public Domain, Parades & More
The City finally takes control of the Binghamton Plaza, see parade day photos, Section IV basketball results, landfill challenges and other news from the last week.
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‼️Must-Reads
🚚Landfill Can't Take Asbestos
Asbestos will not be permitted to be dumped at the Broome Count Landfill until late this year, despite a significant amount of debris from the former IBM building recently demolished still remaining at the Huron Campus (WNBF).
🎨Arts get more than $300k
The Broome County Arts Council fundraised nearly $316k for its United Cultural Fund, with grants going to 21 different arts organizations and artists in the county (BCAC).
Mayor Jared Kraham notes arts funding's benefit to the local economy (WBNG).
🏗️City Officially Takes Over Binghamton Plaza Site
20 acres, active businesses, and an open future – the City of Bingahamton finally took official ownership of the massive plaza that holds New York Pizzeria, among other businesses (NC34)
Mayor Kraham said demolition is planned, there will be public input on future plans and that communication has been occurring with tenants over months, and that the daycare on the site will remain (WBNG)
