COLUMBUS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY EVENTS + Binghamton Area News Roundup 10/13/25
Monday's events plus an aged like fine wine news roundup ft. political updates, MLB's first female umpire's local connection, and more
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Hello! Sorry for the late blast on this - this weekend was a doozy for me, moving into a new place, the unfortunate need to buy a new car, and other events took more time from me than I anticipated.
As such, the planned government guide for last week will be coming this week, which is taking a bit partially because I don't want to leave the smaller municipalities of the area out.
But do not despair! Your weekly events roundup will come Tuesday, and in the meantime, I've gathered some events for Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' day so you can enjoy the holiday!
Monday's Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Events
Columbus Day Tournament of Bands Parade and Italian Festival
Downtown Binghamton
9:30 am - 2 pm
Free Admission Day at Ross Park Zoo
Ross Park Zoo
10 am
Path Through History Weekend
Various Locations
The Book Vault $2 Used Book Bag Sale
46 Washington Ave., Endicott
11 am - 5 pm
Leo Lovechild with Guests
The Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton
$7:30 pm
$10
Discovery Center Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton
11 am - 1 pm
$10
‼️Must-Reads
🚓😬Investigation into resigned Binghamton Police Chief says he "brought discredit to the City and Binghamton Police Department"
WSKG and other outlets report that former Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski allegedly violated quite a few policies in the wake of the recent scandal that led to his resignation, according to an independent investigation.
It was started in the wake of a scandal in which Zikuski's girlfriend was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and other charges in an altercation with a minor as Zikuski looked on.
⚾Former M-E teacher becomes first female MLB umpire, gets key to the city
The former MEHS arts teacher Jen Powol is not only the sole female umpire out of the dozens in the MLB, but the first.
NC34 and other outlets report on how she got her start umping in the Triple Cities
🌃Burnett and Kraham debate at downtown event
Kraham and Burnett squared off at a 'meet the candidates' during First Friday at the Koffman Incubator, with the Press and Sun doing a nice write-up. Pipe Dream also had a good write-up here.
(Burnett said there's not 'things going on' here...someone should show him this newsletter!)
Woman dead in Broome County Jail
A woman from Port Dickinson died shortly after being brought to the jail, reports the Press and Sun and other outlets.
This is the first death in the jail under Sheriff Akshar's oversight, the Sheriff told WBNG.
Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!
🏗️Building Broome
A community workshop was held about the Binghamton Plaza redevelopment - Press and Sun
Rail trail expansion opening soon - WNBF
Cleanup starts at the former goudey Power Station -NC34
A proposed solar farm in the Town of Chenango brought outcry from dozens of residents - WSKG
Want to learn about batteries and engineering? Check out the upcoming 'Battery Week' events - Press and Sun
A large abandoned apartment building near Binghamton High School is getting new life - WNBF
New downtown housing units open - WNBF
🏛️Politics
Johnson City Mayoral candidates face off in radio debate - WNBF
More code enforcement and legal staff is proposed for the City of Binghamton - WBNG
State legislator Peter Oberacker (who despite what his campaign lauch said was originally from Long Island) announces a campaign against Josh Riley and gets the divisive rhetoric started right away - Politico and NC34
Want to weigh in on NYSEG price rise proposals? Here's how - Press and Sun
Protests over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza took place on BU's campus while the Binghamton University Zionist Organization held a memorial for the second anniversary of Oct. 7 - Pipe Dream
👋Openings and Closings
A new Detroit-style pizza shop is opening up in Binghamton - NC34
Goodbye Metro Mattress - WNBF
A&W / Long John Silvers turning into a dispensary - WNBF
New food pantry opening at Mirabito Stadium - NC34
🏫Schools
$10 million in neuroscience funding headed to BU - Press and Sun
Construction-Technology Career Day held for high school students - NC34
The Press and Sun's parent company has its papers partner with an AI engine - Press and Sun
Didn't get your Vestal CSD tax bill? Not alone - NC34
Burn survivor and veteran Rick Yaorsh hosts an anti-bullying assembly - NC34
OFA students diving into the impact of road salt on water - WBNG
Raymond gives local students a glimpse inside manufacturing - NC34
BU launches new 'SafeBing' app - Pipe Dream
BU gets a Title VI coordinator - Pipe Dream
A celebration of Filipino culture on BU's campus - Pipe Dream
Survivors of deadly 2000 BU fire return to campus - Pipe Dream
BOCES got a new trades complex - Spectrum
🌇Community Spotlights
The Columbus Day parade is coming up on Monday - WNBF
WSKG Celebrates 50 Years in the wake of federal funding cuts - WSKG
Guides uncover the stories at a local cemetery for Path Through History - Fox 40
Newark Valley Apple Festival gives a glimpse to the past - WBNG
A spotlight on the deep local Italian heritage in Broome - WBNG
The Queen of Versailles, a broadway show about an Endwell Native, starts previews - NC34
Recent Hispanic Heritage celebration downtown gets a spotlight- Pipe Dream
A local startup is trying to disrupt the beekeeping industry - NC34
A Halloween lights show returns to Owego - WBNG
Halloween! Check out the ghost tours coming up and upcoming trick and/or trunk or treat events - Press and Sun and WNBF
A local pipe band is celebrating 20 years - NC34
Roberson gets a new spot set for its model train set - NC34
Kaleidoscope Health and Rescue is using animals to support domestic violence victims - NC34
Animal adventure gets an award for raising lion cubs - NC34
👮Crime & Safety
JR Gaudet added to New York Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall - Press and Sun
Fire Department gets a big grant but questions still remain - Press and Sun
An electrocution at a NYSEG plant - WNBF
A crash on I-81 leaves one dead - NC34
💉Health
Guthrie Lourdes hosts breast cancer awareness month events - NC34
⚾Sports
Catch the Section 4 football updates here and here - Press and Sun
Retired NFL player and U-E grad Authur Jones III died, with local football fans mourning and remembering his legacy - Press and Sun
UE XC gets a focus on mental health at the farm - NC34
Black Bears start the season with two wins - Fox 40
❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants
A local veteran gets a leaky roof fixed thanks to The Impact Project - NC34
A GoFundMe is up for the 'Waving Lady' as she struggles with homelessness - NC34
Binghamton Fire Dpt. event raises nearly $9,000 for fighting cancer - NC34
Hatala Orthodontics gets a NYS Empire Award - WBNG
📰Other Stories
Forest restoration battlefield: deer vs. trees - Press and Sun
Confused on how to get a passport? A workshop is coming up - WNBF
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