Binghamton Area News Roundup 3/7/26: Shooting Investigation, Spotlights on Women, Restaurant Openings & More
Construction projects and new openings ramp up for the warmer months, the shooting of a man by a Vestal police officer continues to be investigated, plus spotlights on upcoming theatrical productions
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‼️Must-Reads
🚓Investigations, funeral for man shot by Vestal police
The New York Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy outside his Sequoia Lane home after he was shot by police on a mental health call when he allegedly approached police with a knife after failing to comply.
Vestal Town Supervisor Maria Sexton said she expects further details and to-be-released body camera footage will show officers followed standard procedure (NC34).
A funeral for Hegazy was held at the Islamic Organization of the Souothern Tier Mosque in Johnson City as community members raise doubts that lethal force was necessary (NC34).
👩💻IBM women reflect on breaking barriers
For Women's History Month, former IBM workers spoke on their history at the company, some growing to be managers and other senior employees overseeing essential parts of the ccompany (WBNG).
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
Applications now open for Broome County’s Small Community Fund grant program - NC34
Ground breaks for new facility at Broome-Tioga BOCES - NC34
New funding propels YWCA Intergenerational Campus Project into action - Press & Sun
Asbestos-Filled Debris Hauled Away from Johnson City Fire Scene - WNBF
Johnson City YMCA receives $1.4 million grant for renovation projects - WBNG
Bing. University Battery Hub Project Moving Forward - WNBF
Town of Owego approves $9 million for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades - WBNG
Construction Underway For Binghamton's Circle K Travel Center - WNBF
👋Openings and Closings
A fond farewell to Skate Estate - NC34
Binghamton Salvation Army Moving to New West Side Site - WNBF
The Upper Crust opening this weekend at former Stone Fox site - NC34
Grab-and-Go restaurant planned for Johnson City - NC34
Mabel D. Orr is moving - NC34
A new bakery opens in Endicott - NC34
New Neighborhood Grocery Store Opens on Binghamton's West Side - WNBF
Bob's Discount Furniture store coming to Vestal at former Joann site - Press & Sun
Community Shop in Owego to close after 65 years - WBNG
Catholic Charities Common Ground Wellness Center launches - NC34
Vestal’s new Crumbl location announces grand opening - WBNG
Key Bank to open a new location in Vestal - NC34
M&T Bank Closes Binghamton Plaza Drive-Up ATM - WNBF
🏛️Politics & Government
Southern Tier officials react to U.S. military strikes in Iran- WBNG
How Southern Tier congressional reps are responding to attack on Iran - Press & Sun
Retired Binghamton firefighter to challenge Lea Webb in November election - NC34
Republican candidates make their case at Broome County Lincoln Day Dinner - WBNG
Working Families endorses Dan Livingston for 123rd Assembly District - NC34
Republican Heather Micha announces candidacy for 123rd Assembly - NC34
Oberacker returns Avangrid contributions - NC34
Town of Dickinson Supervisor honored at annual conference - NC34
🌇Community Spotlights
BC Flyfishers invite beginners to learn fly fishing - WBNG Around the Tiers
SPARE your calendar's Bob Warner's Bowling Classic is STRIKING 30 years - NC34
Stellar Human celebrates five years of styling community and creating connection in Binghamton - Pipe Dream
86-year-old Zumba instructor inspires older generation to stay active - WBNG Around the Tiers
Vestal Teen Shines as Youth Advocate on Capitol Hill - WNBF
Petition to rename Binghamton park for crime victim - NC34
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
Philharmonic announces 2026-2027 season - BCAC
BLAST’s ‘Boys in the Band’ a must see - BCAC
Savoyards’ ‘Love & Murder’ celebrates female playwrights - BCAC
Binghamton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to return this weekend - WBNG Around the Tiers
Binghamton High School presents ‘Something Rotten!’ - WBNG Around the Tiers
From icequakes to arias: Binghamton University professor turns Earth’s data into art - Binghamton University
Hinman Production Company prepares for ‘Stupid in Love,’ an upcoming sketch comedy show - Pipe Dream
Binghamton Solidarity for Palestine’s first music show fundraises for family in Gaza - Pipe Dream
Windsor High School Drama Club presents ‘Shrek The Musical’ - WBNG Around the Tiers
Bat Out of Hell rescheduled for a later date - NC34
B.C. Celtic Pipes & Drums performs LIVE at WBNG - WBNG Around the Tiers
💵Business & Economy
City of Binghamton kicks off 2026 Business Plan Competition - WBNG
See how much home prices fell in Broome County recently - Press & Sun
Food and Farm Showcase: Sugar Creek Maple Farm - NC34
Alanna Shaikh named Binghamton YWCA’s next executive director - WBNG
End of an Era at Maine's Iconic Airport Inn Restaurant - WNBF
Business of the Week: Chianis + Anderson Architects - NC34
🏫Schools
Annual Community Day introduces young people to science and engineering - Pipe Dream
TASC goes back to school in ‘Buxiban’-themed banquet- Pipe Dream
New pharmacy professor advances mental health policy research - Binghamton University
Pokémon Go club helps Binghamton student foster community - Binghamton University
Binghamton University launches Conversation Celebration Awards at thank you event - Binghamton University
Binghamton University expands global pharmacy partnerships in India - Binghamton University
Watson Scholars’ trip to Ireland offers global perspective - Binghamton University
Binghamton student earns golden ticket after finding his voice on American Idol - Binghamton University
BOCES culinary student's show-off their skills to local restaurants - NC34
Local middle school hosts a cardboard boat race - NC34
University celebrates 40th anniversary of TRIO Day - Pipe Dream
⚾Sports
Emily Mackay wins national championship, sets meet record - NC34
Binghamton wrestling prepares for EIWA Championships in Washington - WBNG
Here are the 2026 inductees for the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame - Press & Sun
Former Maine-Endwell standout L’Amoreaux named MAAC Player of the Year at Fairfield - WBNG
Q&A with Jeff Ferrara, the new executive director for Section 4 sports - Press & Sun
Section IV girls and boys basketball finals set for this weekend - WBNG
Section IV wrestlers set for boys wrestling state championship finals - WBNG
24 all-stars in Section 4 advance to NYSPHSAA bowling championship - Press & Sun
Broome County Legislature members recognize high school student’s wrestling championship win - WBNG
Section IV girls bowling state qualifiers compete at Valley Bowling Center in Waverly - WBNG
Ithaca Little Red take down Broome County Bulls to win third straight Section IV hockey title - WBNG
Binghamton Bulldogs set franchise scoring record with 217-point regular season finale - WBNG
Binghamton Bearcats close out home schedule with 74-67 win over Maine on senior night - WBNG
Norwich upsets Johnson City 61-49 to advance to Section IV Class A final - WBNG
Binghamton ends Union-Endicott’s season in Class AA semifinals - WBNG
Union-Endicott defeats Vestal 55-42, advances to AA championship - WBNG
Waverly defeats Owego 57-45, advances to face No. 1 Maine-Endwell - WBNG
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
Lawmakers discuss nursing home closure crisis - NC34
Sen. Lea Webb’s fourth annual Menstrual Hygiene Product drive begins - WBNG
UHS offering free Narcan kits, training at area hospitals - WBNG
👮Crime & Safety
City of Binghamton issues boil water advisory - WBNG
NY firefighter ranks hit 40-year low. Will paying volunteers fix shortage? - Press & Sun
Family says driver's sentence 'not enough' in crash that killed Conklin man - Press & Sun
Johnson City Man Charged with Assault in Vestal Hit-and-Run - WNBF
Police Pursuit Through Broome County Ends in Two Arrests - WNBF
Crews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s southside - WBNG
Broome County sued over alleged mistreatment of man's body - NC34
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
60 Pantries in 60 Days: United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton - WBNG
Mercy House honors past, present patients during 10-year anniversary - NC34
Local business commits to cleaning up trash on Triple City streets - WBNG
Annual Athletes 2 Athletes charity basketball game at Johnson City High School - WBNG
Ross University and Community Projects Fund now accepting applications - Binghamton University
Price Chopper launches a new campaign in support of the United Way - NC34
Girl Scouts receive help from Binghamton service group to sell cookies - WBNG
‘Pay It Forward’ pickleball tournament to raise money for Mercy House of the Southern Tier - WBNG
Fitness competition to raise money for domestic violence support - NC34
American Cancer Society kicks off imagination-themed relay - Pipe Dream
📰Other Stories
Discover Broome County’s Best STEM Camps for Curious Kids - WNBF
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