Binghamton Area News Roundup 4/3/26: Plaza Plans Input, Hochul Rally, Development Plans & More
The City of Binghamton seeks community input for the Binghamton Plaza site, Hochul pushes her budget, Endicott gets a food forest, Webb is under fire for pro bono legal aid, and plenty of other local news from the past week
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‼️Must-Reads
🏗️Binghamton wants your input for the Binghamton Plaza redevelopment
The City of Binghamton is gathering public input for redeveloping the 24 acre site, and what commercial and/or residential development should be present on the site.
Mayor Kraham notes plans to improve access to the Chenango Riverwalk and adding to the neighboring Cherie Lindsey park. (NC34)
💵Governor Hochul Visits Johnson City, Touts Budget Goals
The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage was home to a rally by Hochul on Thursday as she pushed for changing regulations, which would make it easier for new housing projects to be built, among other priorities like lowering car insurance premiums (NC34)
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar touched on the budget’s efforts that he says will make life more affordable for residents, like the $20 million childcare grant to Broome County (WBNG)
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
Food Forest coming to Endicott - NC34
Broome County Moving Mussels for Bridge Demolition Job - WNBF
Two Kmart Buildings: Endicott Has A Future, Binghamton Does Not - WNBF
Abandoned: IBM Country Club Site Sits Unused and Unloved - WNBF
Mayor Jared Kraham eyes redevelopment of former Masonic Temple site on Main Street in Binghamton - WBNG
A building on Court Street could be receiving a renovation - NC34
Demolition takes place of the barn at the Broome-Tioga Sports Complex - NC34
Crews Working on Water Main Break in Johnson City - Fox40
👋Openings and Closings
First Look Inside: Polish Bistro - NC34
New York Pizzeria's new location is now under construction - NC34
🏛️Politics & Government
Webb Criticized for using Legal Aid from agency she brought money to - NC34
Broome County Sheriff's Office makes ICE detainee policy change - Press & Sun
Binghamton Residents Blast Rumble Ponies Fireworks Shows - WNBF
Third ‘No Kings Day’ protest draws crowd in Binghamton - WBNG
'Fighting with love', hundreds gather in Binghamton for No Kings rally - Press & Sun
District 23 candidate submits signatures for congressional bid - NC34
Southern Tier receives nearly $300,000 for invasive species management - WBNG
🌇Community Spotlights
Brozzetti's Pizza owner passes away at 85 - NC34
Vestal Fire Department honors the life of former chief Douglas Rose - WBNG
Remarkable Women finalist: Ü Lee - NC34
The Distinguished Citizen Award is celebrating 40 years with recipient Peter Newman - NC34
New York commissioners reflect on breaking barriers in male-dominated fields - WBNG
'GraveGeeks' restore headstones across U.S., including Binghamton area - Press & Sun
Broome County Office for Aging Announces Be Our Guest Senior Center Promotion - Fox40
Nicosia Retires From Binghamton National Weather Service Office - WNBF
Trout season now open in the Southern Tier - WBNG
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
KNOW Theatre to stage explosive Sam Shepard play - BCAC
WATCH: Trying ballpark food new to Mirabito Stadium - NC34
‘Annie’ coming to Ti-Ahwaga stage - BCAC
Psychic fair returns to Phelps Mansion Museum - WBNG
💵Business & Economy
Rising diesel prices strain local farms - WBNG
Food pantry sees 15% increase in demand as rising costs strain families - WBNG
Two local funeral homes announce merger - NC34
🏫Schools
New AI Center to be built on parking lot across from Bartle Library - Pipe Dream
SUNY Broome to host community partners brunch for first-generation students - WBNG Around the Tiers
Chenango Forks holds Annual Agriculture Day - NC34
BOCES opens first student-run apparel shop - WBNG
Thomas J Watson Elementary is closed due to power outage - NC34
Wellness Day promotes healthy habits at Chenango Bridge Elementary School - WBNG
⚾Sports
Get to know Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ new manager, Michael Collins - WBNG
Former New York Giants players attend Section IV Flag Football Kick Off event - WBNG
Binghamton freshman Jack Tebeau ties for second at Battle at Rum Pointe - WBNG
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
Low vaccination rates could increase risk of measles outbreak - NC34
Union-Endicott holds anti-vaping presentation - NC34
👮Crime & Safety
Police crackdown on underage drinking in Downtown Binghamton - WBNG
A barn at Platinum Stables in Port Crane caught fire - NC34
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
Whitney Point church feeds over 200 people monthly despite dwindling attendance - WBNG
Binghamton University and GiGi's Playhouse Host World Down Syndrome Day Art Activities - Fox 40
Local church renovates food pantry - NC34
Annual Hockey 4 Hope game held in Binghamton - Fox40
American Red Cross, Life is Good Partnering to Offer Exclusive T-Shirts to Blood Donors - Fox40
📰Other Stories
SNL's Colin Jost stops by downtown boutique - Fox40
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