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Bob Joseph
New York School Mask Mandate Finally Coming to An End
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the statewide school mask requirement will end this week.
Bagel Rage: Man Punches Out Window at Broome Dunkin’ Donuts
A passenger in a construction truck flew into a rage when he discovered a mistake in his drive-up order at a Binghamton-area Dunkin' Donuts shop.
Yolanda Vega Retires After Three Decades with New York Lottery
The woman who became the "face" of the New York Lottery - Yolanda Vega - has retired.
Greater Binghamton Sports Complex Collapses During Rebuilding
Eleven months after a massive air-supported Broome County sports dome fell under heavy snow, its replacement collapsed as construction neared completion.
Binghamton Woman Killed in Crash on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood
A Binghamton resident is dead following a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Broome County.
Graverobbing, Bodysnatching Suspected at Cemetery Near Binghamton, New York
Several large mausoleums were broken into and the remains of some people may have been taken from a cemetery in the Binghamton, New York suburb of Johnson City.
All New Yorkers Over Age 50 Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccination
Age restrictions for Covid-19 vaccine in New York state are being adjusted to enable more people to make appointments.
UPDATE: Amber Alert Canceled
Police have issued an Amber Alert after two eight-year-old girls reportedly were abducted on Binghamton's West Side.
That Overturned Car in Downtown Binghamton? It’s for a Film Shoot
A black Hyundai Santa Fe SUV was on its roof for hours in the middle of State Street but Binghamton police were unconcerned.
It’s Now OK to Make Ice Cream with Liquor in New York State
Businesses have been given permission to manufacture and sell ice cream in New York using liquor as an ingredient.
Cuomo Declares Juneteenth a Holiday for New York State Employees
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order making Juneteenth a paid holiday for state workers in New York.
Animal Adventure Park Closes “Drive-Thru Zoo” Operation
More adjustments are coming to Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, which had been operating as a drive-thru attraction in recent days.