Binghamton Area News Roundup 5/4/26: Anti-Homeless Violence, Boscov's Development, Budget Talks & More
A brutal crime shakes the City of Binghamton, Johnson City's summer amenities could see a hiatus, WBNG follows the Twin Tiers Honors Flight and more.
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Better late than never! Apologies as it's been a busy week. Events roundup later today!
‼️Must-Reads
🫂Community Reels from Beating of Homeless Man
Four teenagers were charged with attempted murder, and another is awaiting charges after an assault on a 45-year-old homeless man in the City of Binghamton that left him on life support. Police say the act was inspired by a social media trend.
Local officials like Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham have called the act "abhorrent and inexplicable," and others have called for more youth and homeless intervention to prevent these types of acts from being considered in the future (WBNG & Press & Sun)
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, but a GoFundMe was created for his family and funeral costs, which has already raised nearly $17,000.
🎠🏊Johnson City Carousel, Pool Might Not Be Seen This Summer
Leaders at the Village of Johnson City are weighing some hard news for park-goers this summer.
As budget talks go on, discussions on a new tax levy rate continue, with one proposal arguing that the Floral Ave. Park pool might not open this year as a cost-saving measure, also citing staffing difficulties (Fox40).
In addition, following a mechanical failure, officials in the Village announced that the CFJ Park carousel will be out of service all summer, and have not yet announced the extent of the damage or cost of repair (WBNG).
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
Water Street in Binghamton closed for Boscov's work - Fox40
Binghamton partners with construction companies to add benches, garbage bins to 434 Greenway - WBNG
Local companies donate concrete for 434 Greenway improvement project - Press & Sun
Residents weigh in on Broome Technology Park at public hearing - WSKG
Debris cleared along Brandywine Highway in Binghamton - NC34
Solar Farm Construction Resumes Near IBM Glen - WNBF
Abandoned Southern Tier Pizza Hut About to Be Torn Down - WNBF
Historic Owego Building Acquired by Tioga County Land Bank - WNBF
👋Openings and Closings
Closed Vestal Denny's Restaurant To Be Torn Down For New Business - WNBF
A popular fitness chain HotWorx is coming to Binghamton - NC34
Frank's restaurant expands, bringing its pizza to Vestal customers - Press & Sun
🏛️Politics & Government
Mike Bolles announces run for State Senate - NC34
Broome County Kicks Off Public Engagement for Countywide Resiliency Plan - Fox40
Broome legislature cancels special session about land bank funding - WSKG
Washington PAC's plan to spend in NY 19 - NC34
Reparations Workshops held in Binghamton to compensate Black community - NC34
Binghamton Public Works crews conduct riverbank encampment cleanup - WBNG
Rep. Langworthy calls for Department of Homeland Security funding vote - WBNG
Local Activists Join Nationwide Protests Against ICE Detention Warehouses - Fox40
Southern Tier Organizations Awarded Funds to Assist with Housing - Fox40
Town of Chenango Water, Sewer and Parks Department issues water conservation notice - WBNG
Water conservation emergency lifted in Town of Chenango - NC34
Where to celebrate America's 250th in New York State - Press & Sun
Chenango County Area Agency on Aging warns against proposed changes to department administration - WBNG
🌇Community Spotlights
Watch Binghamton professor set world card-deck-ripping record - Press & Sun
Local Farms Participate in Annual Spring Open Farm Day - Fox40
Earth Fest brings sustainability focus to Binghamton - WBNG
NYSDVS hosts Month of the Military Child Celebration event at Ross Park Zoo - WBNG
Armenian flag raising held in downtown Binghamton - NC34
Broome County Clerk’s Office hosts passport fair in Endwell - WBNG
Twin Tiers Honor Flight: Local Korean War veteran takes in first visit to the Korean War memorial - WBNG
101-year-old World War II veteran reflects on service, honor flight experience - WBNG
Twin Tiers Honor Flight: The veterans visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - WBNG
Twins Tiers Honor Flight: Here are the stories of Mission 22 - WBNG
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
Final Recital Honors Late Local Dance Teacher Kelly O'Shea - Fox40
Southern Tier Orchid Society hosts weekend long spring flower show - WBNG
Broome Arts Festival to debut this fall in Binghamton - Press & Sun
BCO ‘Gems’ concert explores all facets of Romantic period - BCAC
Philharmonic Pops rocks with music of Queen - BCAC
BLAST’s performance of ‘RENT’ a stunner - BCAC
A new art exhibit is set to open at the Cooperative Gallery 213 - NC34
Unkai Daiko unites groups across New York to celebrate Japanese taiko drumming - Pipe Dream
Skateboard Art Exhibit to display 80 students' artwork - NC34
Kopernik Observatory Hosts Pysanky Egg Workshop - Fox40
Regional Visual Arts Day Showcases Student Talent at BOCES - Fox40
Chenango Valley High School students work on unique art project - NC34
💵Business & Economy
Business of the Week: FW Webb - NC34
Animal Adventure opens for their 14th season - NC34
Sound Go Round video game store hosts Free Comic Book Day - WBNG
🏫Schools
SUNY Broome launches new CDL program - NC34
Former astronaut Jeanette Epps speaks at Binghamton University - WBNG
Binghamton University celebrates Earth Day - NC34
SA Congress passes 2026-2027 budget amid transparency controversy - Pipe Dream
BridgeUSA hosts ‘American Pie’ event to discuss modern American patriotism - Pipe Dream
I-GMAP collaborates with Kupferberg Holocaust Center to honor mathematician Emmy Noether - Pipe Dream
SHADES’s ‘performative lesbian’ competition fosters self-expression and comedic cultural conversations - Pipe Dream
ACSA highlights resilience and tradition with ‘Arabian Nights’ - Pipe Dream
Ag in the Classroom program held at local elementary school - NC34
Windsor Central High School Students Tour Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center - Fox40
Windsor Central School District recognizes bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day - WBNG
⚾Sports
The 2026 Class of the Section IV Hall of Fame has been inducted - Fox40
Vote on the greatest prep football player in Section 4 history - Press & Sun
Jansen scores two goals, Black Bears defeat Port Huron to return to FPHL Finals - Fox40
Rumble Ponies to play as Binghamton Bobbers in June - Fox40
Rumble Ponies star Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse - Fox40
Winters earns America East Goalkeeper of the Year - WBNG
Boyle earns second America East Rookie of the Week honor - WBNG
Here are the 2025-26 Athletes of the Season for boys' winter sports - Press & Sun
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
Binghamton University wellness event addresses Adderall misuse, mental health - WBNG
NY weighs picking up health coverage cost for 460K hit by federal cuts - Press & Sun
Tobacco survey launched in Broome and Tioga counties - NC34
Vestal medical center unveils ZAP-X radiosurgery platform - WBNG
Syphilis cases are on the rise in Broome County - NC34
👮Crime & Safety
Johnson City man arrested after high-speed chase ends in motorcycle crash in Binghamton - WBNG
Binghamton man facing 16 traffic violations after high-speed chase in Kirkwood - WBNG
Binghamton church suspects homeless activism led to repeat vandalism - Press & Sun
Search Underway for Missing Man in Tioga County - WNBF
Broome County Sheriff’s Office releases information about fatal fire in Town of Union - WBNG
Police crackdown on the use of e-bikes on Vestal Rail Trail - NC34
Two people charged with burglary following suspicious vehicle reports - WBNG
Binghamton Man Charged After Money Dispute Leaves Another Man Injured - Fox40
Binghamton man accused of beating victim with bat, stealing e-bike - Press & Sun
Tick Season Starting Earlier And More Dangerous In New York - WNBF
Binghamton man arrested for sexual abuse of a child - WBNG
Arrests made for alleged burglary in the Town of Sanford - NC34
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
Greater Good Grocery partners with M&T Bank to distribute free fruits and vegetables - WBNG Around the Tiers
Free food for North Side grocers this week. Thousands have been served - Press & Sun
Broome-Tioga BOCES hosts Special Olympics Spring Games - WBNG
Binghamton Move Out Project hosts annual spring donation drive - WBNG Around the Tiers
Auchinachie Cares: Southern Tier Veterans Support Group - NC34
Tioga County hosts 1920s gala to support history museum upgrade - Press & Sun
Auchinachie Cares program donates $1,000 to Arrowhead & Shepard Camp - WBNG
Heart Walk Takes Place at Oakdale Commons - Fox40
Binghamton Ducklings Safe Thanks to Students and Firefighters - WNBF
Johnson City High School receives donation from Miller Auto - WBNG
📰Other Stories
Drivers needed for Rural Health Network Transportation Service - NC34
Meet Chevy and BB, WBNG’s Pets of the Week! - WBNG Around the Tiers
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