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Old IBM Endicott Buildings Could Be Removed for Battery Factory
Endicott's mayor is expressing hope that former IBM buildings that are crumbling along North Street may be torn down for a future lithium-ion battery production facility.
Penn. Bars, Restaurants Must Stop Selling Alcohol Early Wednesday
The last call for alcohol will come early in Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving Eve because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Construction Nears Completion at Kirkwood Canopy Growth Facility
Work is moving forward on Canopy Growth Corporation's planned hemp processing operation in Kirkwood, just east of the city of Binghamton.
Endicott’s Cider Mill Ready for a “Drive-Thru” Thanksgiving Week
It will be the busiest week of the Cider Mill's most unusual season but the folks at the Endicott business say they're prepared for what will be a "drive-thru" experience.
Broome County Dropped as New York State Covid-19 “Yellow Zone”
Covid-19 infection rates have improved enough for state officials to remove Broome County's "yellow zone" designation.
Report: Driver in JC Library Rollover Crash Admitted to Drug Use
A Kirkwood man reportedly told police he used marijuana and methamphetamines before a vehicle he was driving knocked down a light pole and overturned in Johnson City.
Binghamton First Ward’s Iconic Sharkey’s Bar and Grill Closing
Sharkey's Bar and Grill is about to shut its doors, nearly 73 years after it opened for business in Binghamton's First Ward.
Binghamton University Returning to Remote-Only Classes
In-person classes at Binghamton University are being halted because of an increase in Covid-19 cases.
UPDATE: Missing 11-Year-Old Binghamton Boy Has Been Found
Authorities say an 11-year-old Binghamton boy hasn't been seen for two days and they are seeking assistance in locating him.
Police Make First Arrest Under Binghamton’s Social Host Law
A Binghamton woman has been cited under the city's new "Social Host" ordinance after police broke up a big underage drinking party.