Binghamton Area News Roundup 7/6/26: Infrastructure Upgrades, Graduations, Protests & More
See more photos from recent graduations, hear about upcoming infrastructure improvements, the closing of a beloved Mexican restaurant, and more
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Apologies for the delay on this one! The July 4 weekend kept me a bit busy, but keep an eye out for the weekly events rundown soon!
Stay tuned throughout the next few days – going to have a recurring local events list coming at you soon so you can find events like trivia, karaoke, club gatherings and more not always featured in the weekly events rundown!
‼️Must-Reads
👷Binghamton to Get $10.8 Million Infrastructure Upgrades
$10.8 million in water, sewer, and stormwater upgrades, repaving of 40 streets and curbing and sidewalk upgrades are coming to the City of Binghamton (Fox40) on top of the Main Street Improvement and Paving Project expected to finish this year and the Clinton Street Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
The city will utilize Road AI pavement rating technology to help develop its priorities (WBNG)
🤖Endicott Weighs Data Center Moritorium
The Village of Endicott is considering a 12 month pause on new AI data centers due to their possible polluting impact and energy usage, wanting to avoid any further pollution concerns in an area where many have existed over the years (WBNG).
An established data center already exists on the Huron Campus in Endicott, recently upgraded with a natural gas fuel cell system (WNBF).
❗'Like a Binghamton Kid'
Binghamton High School Valedictorian Samantha Dalmolen told last Sunday's commencement crowd what it means to be a 'Binghamton Kid' in a speech worth listening to, regardless from where in Broome County you grew up.
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
SUNY Broome Student Village Repair Project Underway - WNBF
Initial Work Starts on Binghamton Parking Ramp Demolition - WNBF
👋Openings and Closings
Strand Commons Washington Ave. Art Park opens in Endicott - WBNG
Grandma’s Mexican Restaurant in Endicott Closes, Commenters Claim Rent Increases to Blame - NC34
Sugar Lips Food Truck Park Planned for Vestal Site - WNBF
🏛️Politics & Government
Family pushes for state recognition of Binghamton’s first Black government employee - WBNG
One week after deadly arson, resource center opens for Knights Inn victims - Press & Sun
Protesters plan to stay at City Hall as county orders encampment structures removed - WBNG
Binghamton PD issues order to end downtown encampment - NC34
Hochul awards over $1.7 million to Southern Tier parks - NC34
Hochul awards over $3 million for Southern Tier pools - NC34
NY ends public health coverage for 450,000 due to federal funding cuts - Press & Sun
New York state announces $212M annual rural health care funding program- WBNG
Riley introduces bill to help NY farmers - NC34
🌇Community Spotlights
Highland Park fills with food, music, fun, Town of Union celebrates July 4th - WBNG
Volunteers restore storm-damaged park in time for Kirkwood’s America 250 celebration - WBNG
Family of five lost in Knights Inn fire remembered for their love, friendship - Press & Sun
Bill Clark tears 45 decks of cards, breaks strongman world record in Binghamton - WBNG
Residents flock to County and State parks amidst hot weather - WBNG
Bangladesh Society of Greater Binghamton holds community picnic at Chenango Valley State Park - WBNG
Binghamton restaurateur Jim McCoy dies at 78, remembered as ‘culinary legend’ - Press & Sun
American composers once wrote marches for newspapers. Here is ours - Press & Sun
Springbrook CEO to retire after more than 30 years - NC34
Binghamton firefighter recruits to complete final exam at Vestal training center - WBNG
Southern Tier Veterans Profile: Veteran Resource Centers - NC34
🎨🎭Arts & Culture
Rain, art and America 250 bring crowds downtown - Press & Sun
CCE partners with Local Artists to Envision a Thriving Future - Binghamtonian
Hall Groat to display his art at BC Arts Council - NC34
10th Mountain Division U.S. Army Band Performs in Newark Valley for America's 250th Anniversary - Fox40
Summer Savoyards to handle class warfare with wit in ‘Iolanthe’ - BCAC
EPAC to present upbeat hit Broadway musical - BCAC
Tioga Arts Council announces 2026 poet in residence event - WBNG Around the Tiers
💵Business & Economy
Business of the Week: Cetera Investors - NC34
Business of the Week: Triple Cities Dental - NC34
Midway Lanes sees remodeling in July - NC34
Advanced 2 Apprenticeship graduates inaugural class - NC34
🏫Schools
Schumer announces new Bing U. laboratory, Make More In America Act - Press & Sun
Speeches, songs and big smiles at Binghamton High graduation - Press & Sun
Union-Endicott High School Hosts Graduation Ceremony - Fox40
Hugs, smiles and celebration at Johnson City High school graduation - Press & Sun
Local Teens Return from Tobacco Prevention Summit Ready to Educate Peers - Fox40
Crescent Academy Wraps Up First School Year at Endicott Campus - WNBF
⚾Sports
Buffalo Bills star James Cook hosts youth football camp in Johnson City - Fox40
Dicky Pride wins 2026 DICK'S Open in playoff hole finish - Fox40
Maine-Endwell sprinter Wyatt Richardson honored with county proclamation after state title - WBNG
Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps
👨⚕️Health
BC Health Department advises public about ticks - NC34
Additional addiction support and counseling available for inmates at the Broome County Correctional Facility - WBNG
Here’s how to keep your pets safe in the heat - WBNG
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital hosts blood drive to fight summer shortage - NC34
👮Crime & Safety
Binghamton Police Search for Suspect in Fourth of July Gerard Avenue Shooting - Fox40
Cooling Station Locations for Broome Heatwave - Fox40
Vestal Fire Department elects new Chief - NC34
Saturday police standoff in Union ends peacefully after several hours - WBNG
Town of Union man arrested for hate crimes after allegedly harassing neighbors for several years - WBNG
Delaware County approves assessment to address volunteer firefighter shortage - WBNG
Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Fenton - WBNG
Johnson City Man Found Guilty of Weapon Charge One Year After Traffic Stop - Fox40
Johnson City man arrested on felony drug charges after traffic stop in Conklin - WBNG
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network receives $135,000 in CREST funding - WBNG
Every Cat’s Dream shelter seeks donations to pay outstanding vet bills after closing - WBNG
Family of Knights Inn victim raises money for her memorial - NC34
Binghamton clothing closet gets big boost - NC34
Binghamton Rotary awards grant to Eagle Scout-hopefuls - NC34
Windsor volunteers give Revolutionary War veterans proper headstones - WBNG
Community rallies for local family after fatal UTV crash - Fox40
Mom's House wins $10k Grant - NC34
Williams Subaru delivers comfort to local cancer patients - NC34
📰Other Stories
New York State kicks off 2026 summer reading program with libraries - WBNG
Traffic backup on Route 201 in Johnson City - NC34
Broome County District Attorney to Host Free Bike Helmet Giveaways - Fox40
Pets of the Week: Sodium & Hamburger Helper - WBNG Around the Tiers
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