Hiring Our Heroes Coming to Binghamton May 8
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce foundation will host “Hiring Our Heroes-Binghamton,” a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses.
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SUNY Oneonta to Host Winter Storm Preparedness Program
SUNY Oneonta will host a free program on winter storm preparedness on Thursday. The Binghamton office of the National Weather Service, in conjunction with local emergency management officials, will present an overview of the dangers of winter weather and information that citizens can use to help local first responders better protect their communities.
Southern Tier Re-invests in Rural Initiative Fund
At a meeting of the Southern Tier Economic Development Council in Binghamton last week, the council discussed re-funding the Rural Initiative Fund.
Norwich Police Make Two Drug Arrests During Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested by the Norwich police department last evening about 5 p.m. during a traffic stop on Hale Street for various violations.
Monday Morning Time Capsule: ‘Here Comes I-88!’
An arterial route was proposed way back in 1951 and eventually became part of Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways in 1956. By 1968, plans were drawn up for the East/West arterial that would become known as I-88. This main thoroughfare, which skirts Oneonta and our listening area, runs from Binghamton to Schenectady, some 117 miles.
American Red Cross Plans Flood Remembrance Event in Binghamton
One year ago, Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York State as a Category 1 hurricane. And just as the state was starting to recover from its effects, remnants of tropical storm Lee hit on Sept. 7 and dumped another 10 inches of rain within a 24-hour period.
Gillibrand and Binghamton Mayor Host Roundtable
July 6, 2012 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan will host a roundtable discussion today with economic and community development partners on next steps for local sustainable development efforts at the Riverwalk Hotel in Binghamton.
Local Area Food Delicacy Stars On The Food Network!
We all know about spiedies. Those juicy marinated meat sandwiches on an Italian roll. We all love spiedies. And most of us know that these delectable sandwiches began right down the road in the Binghamton area.
Teacher Evaluations May Have Public Release — and the Rest of Your State and Local News
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State Considers Releasing Teacher Evaluations
New York State may only make new teacher evaluation reports available to parents.