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"description": "Broome natives on the Patriots staff, addiction center to open, extreme cold, childcare center update and more",
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"Windsor native Jason Houghtaling is the team's assistant offensive line coach",
"will be performing as a cheerleader for the Pats",
"**the recently sworn in Mayor of Seattle Katie Wilson is a Binghamton native**",
"Binghamton Patriot Colbie Young has declared for the NFL draft",
"Governor Kathy Hochul came to SUNY Broome's B.C. Center to spotlight expanding childcare in the state",
"The groundwork for a new live music venue downtown is being planned in the former CVS parcel by Binghamton native Nate Levy.",
"Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!",
"Demolition Ahead for Fire-Damaged Endicott Homes",
"Sewer Issues Force Portion of Harry L. Drive to Close",
"$2 Million Awarded to Broome County for Water Quality and Climate Resiliency Projects",
"Grippen Park in Endicott Getting New Dog Recreational Site",
"Broome County IDA Reports $85M in Investments, 500 New Jobs in 2025",
"New Binghamton Addiction Stabilization Center to Open Soon",
"$70M Vestal Student Housing Job Continues Despite Snow and Ice",
"Illegal After-Hours Nightclub on Clinton Street Closed",
"Sweet Treats on Southside closed",
"Proposed state legislation could end local contracts with ICE, including in Broome County",
"City Council adopts law to protect pets from extreme cold",
"Trump endorses Congressional candidate Peter Oberacker against Josh Riley",
"Johnson City ICE Resolution Stalls as Mayor’s Motion Fails to Find Support",
"Watch Feb.**__** 1 Indivisible Binghamton ICE OUT rally and vigil",
"Binghamton Fire Department to Hold Vigil in Memory of John \"JR\" Gaudet",
"Community mapmaking project “History Forge” working to preserve local history",
"Endicott company works on NASA’s Artemis II mission",
"CARES Black History Month Poetry Slam Marks 100 Years of Black History Month",
"Southern Tier Trailblazers: Frederick Douglass' connection to the Southern Tier",
"Local Facebook group supports Black business owners",
"Endicott Site Still Sought for Historic IBM Collection",
"Tioga County Historical Society Honors Rose Brewster’s Legacy During Black History Month",
"DJ Johnny Only featured in HBO documentary",
"Johnson City woman discusses her journey to American Idol",
"Binghamton Philharmonic’s “Classic Style” creates a light-hearted atmosphere with impressive performances",
"Honoring Black History: Damond Wilson",
"Arts Council hosting week-long affordable art sale",
"University hosts Dr.**** Martin Luther King Jr.**** Series Fireside Chat with Red Lobster CEO",
"Former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist speaks with Speech, Language and Pathology students at Binghamton University",
"Why the Heart Cup Has Meant So Much to Binghamton for 40 Years",
"Binghamton Heart Cup celebrates 40th anniversary Saturday followed by special First Responders hockey game",
"The Pad Climbing Gym hosting official USA climbing competition",
"BCSD to host development meet at newly renovated field in the spring",
"Maine-Endwell's Marco Konrad talks Alaska trip, stats, team chemistry",
"Chenango Forks defeats Waverly, clinches STAC Central title",
"Top Flight All Stars Cheerleading makes local history",
"Updated scores and standings for Binghamton-area high school sports",
"Local Patriots Fan Club hosting Super Bowl watch party",
"_Those can typically be found on MaxPreps_",
"Gov. Hochul signs Medical Aid In Dying Act, allowing physician-assisted suicide in New York",
"BC Transit offering free rides to warming centers",
"Extreme cold watch issued for the weekend",
"Listed here: Warming centers in Broome County",
"Timeless Hearing spreading awareness for auditory care during tinnitus awareness week",
"Binghamton man arrested for shooting at cop",
"Four Binghamton men arrested in connection with the shots fired incident in Dickinson",
"later released",
"Broome County Sheriff's Office upgrades GPS technology",
"Newark Valley man arrested after report of failing to update sex offender registry",
"Father and son duo arrested in multi-agency drug arrest in Broome County",
"Authorities investigate possible shots fired incident in Dickinson",
"Endwell man pleads guilty to narcotics possession with intent to sell",
"Binghamton man found guilty of raping sleeping woman",
"Former Binghamton Family Seeking Help after Losing New Home to Fire",
"Another slumber party for the homeless to be held in Binghamton",
"Phelps Mansion asks for emergency donations after huge electric bills",
"Valley Dental Pediatrics to educate more than 1,500 students during Children’s Dental Health Month",
"GoFundMe for beloved local dance teacher raises money for tribute event",
"‘Wear Red Day’ at UHS raises awareness of heart disease as part of American Heart Month",
"NYSEG meets with customers in Johnson City to discuss energy bills",
"Broome County Humane Society is helping you get back at your 'crappy ex'",
"Complaints Prompt New Signs Along Binghamton-Vestal Greenway",
"Animal of the Month: Arctic Fox",
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"textContent": "> _A benefit for_ _paid supporters_ _, this curated weekly area news round-up strives to help you learn about and engage with the Triple Cities\n>\n> Free members will receive this newsletter on the first week of every month_\n\nWant more? Join as a paid supporter here!\n\n> _If you appreciate the work local journalists do, ensure you click the links and pay for news if you can,__donate to WSKG to the extent you are able_ _and subscribe to the_ _Press & Sun Bulletin for $10/mo_ _to ensure local reporters are supported and paid.\n>\n> Want to see something covered locally? __Find how to connect with local news organizations here_\n>\n> ** _Have a suggestion on how to improve this newsletter? Let me know at_**** _info@binghamtonian.news_**** __**\n\n## ‼️Must-Reads\n\n### 🏈Super Bowl Connections\n\n🇺🇸**For the New England Patriots:**Windsor native Jason Houghtaling is the team's assistant offensive line coach, who began his coaching career at the high school level for The Black Knights (NC34), and Vestal native Ally Butler, an account executive in Boston by day, will be performing as a cheerleader for the Pats (NC34).\n\n**🦅For the Seattle Seahawks:** While no direct connections seem to exist between the team and the Binghamton area at the moment, **the recently sworn in Mayor of Seattle Katie Wilson is a Binghamton native**, elected on a campaign for affordable housing and efficient public transit (Pipe Dream)\n\nIn other NFL news, former Binghamton Patriot Colbie Young has declared for the NFL draft after a successful college career at Georgia as a wide receiver (WBNG)\n\n### 👪Hochul Visits Broome for Childcare Push\n\nGovernor Kathy Hochul came to SUNY Broome's B.C. Center to spotlight expanding childcare in the state (WSKG).\n\nThis center around a state pilot program coming to Broome County for a new child care facility under construction at the Oakdale Commons mall in Johnson City. Monroe and Dutchess counties also will participate in the pilot.\n\nHochul announced the push for universal child care—specifically for children under four—in her State of the State address last month.\n\n### 🎫Concert Venue Planned\n\nThe groundwork for a new live music venue downtown is being planned in the former CVS parcel by Binghamton native Nate Levy.\n\nCurrent plans envision a 400-person venue that could include a new building on the CVS parking lot, while possibly partnering with another entity to redevelop the CVS building itself (WNBF).\n\nDowntown has seen a live music revival in recent months, with local underground and rock shows frequently hosted at venues like Crowbar, The Deep State and Blazin' Saddles.\n\n> Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!\n\n## 🏗️Building Broome\n\nDemolition Ahead for Fire-Damaged Endicott Homes - WNBF\n\nSewer Issues Force Portion of Harry L. Drive to Close - Fox40\n\n$2 Million Awarded to Broome County for Water Quality and Climate Resiliency Projects - Fox40\n\nGrippen Park in Endicott Getting New Dog Recreational Site - WNBF\n\nBroome County IDA Reports $85M in Investments, 500 New Jobs in 2025 - WBNG\n\n## 👋Openings and Closings\n\nNew Binghamton Addiction Stabilization Center to Open Soon - WNBF\n\n$70M Vestal Student Housing Job Continues Despite Snow and Ice - WNBF\n\nIllegal After-Hours Nightclub on Clinton Street Closed - Fox40\n\nSweet Treats on Southside closed - Reddit\n\n## 🏛️Politics & Government\n\nProposed state legislation could end local contracts with ICE, including in Broome County - WSKG\n\nCity Council adopts law to protect pets from extreme cold - NC34\n\nTrump endorses Congressional candidate Peter Oberacker against Josh Riley - NC34\n\nJohnson City ICE Resolution Stalls as Mayor’s Motion Fails to Find Support - Fox40\n\nWatch Feb.**__** 1 Indivisible Binghamton ICE OUT rally and vigil - Press & Sun\n\n## 🌇Community Spotlights\n\nBinghamton Fire Department to Hold Vigil in Memory of John \"JR\" Gaudet - Fox40\n\nCommunity mapmaking project “History Forge” working to preserve local history - WBNG\n\nEndicott company works on NASA’s Artemis II mission - WBNG\n\nCARES Black History Month Poetry Slam Marks 100 Years of Black History Month - Fox40\n\nSouthern Tier Trailblazers: Frederick Douglass' connection to the Southern Tier - Fox40\n\nLocal Facebook group supports Black business owners - WBNG\n\nEndicott Site Still Sought for Historic IBM Collection - WNBF\n\nTioga County Historical Society Honors Rose Brewster’s Legacy During Black History Month - Fox40\n\n## 🎨🎭Arts & Culture\n\nDJ Johnny Only featured in HBO documentary - NC34\n\nJohnson City woman discusses her journey to American Idol - NC34\n\nBinghamton Philharmonic’s “Classic Style” creates a light-hearted atmosphere with impressive performances - Pipe Dream\n\nHonoring Black History: Damond Wilson - NC34\n\nArts Council hosting week-long affordable art sale - NC34\n\n## 🏫Schools\n\nUniversity hosts Dr.**** Martin Luther King Jr.**** Series Fireside Chat with Red Lobster CEO - Pipe Dream\n\nFormer NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist speaks with Speech, Language and Pathology students at Binghamton University - WBNG\n\n## ⚾Sports\n\nWhy the Heart Cup Has Meant So Much to Binghamton for 40 Years - WNBF\n\nBinghamton Heart Cup celebrates 40th anniversary Saturday followed by special First Responders hockey game - WBNG\n\n\nThe Pad Climbing Gym hosting official USA climbing competition - NC34\n\nBCSD to host development meet at newly renovated field in the spring - Press & Sun\n\nMaine-Endwell's Marco Konrad talks Alaska trip, stats, team chemistry - Press & Sun\n\nChenango Forks defeats Waverly, clinches STAC Central title - Fox40\n\nTop Flight All Stars Cheerleading makes local history - NC34\n\nUpdated scores and standings for Binghamton-area high school sports - Press & Sun\n\nLocal Patriots Fan Club hosting Super Bowl watch party - NC34\n\n> _Looking for high school results and scores?__Those can typically be found on MaxPreps_\n\n## 👨⚕️Health\n\nGov. Hochul signs Medical Aid In Dying Act, allowing physician-assisted suicide in New York - WSKG\n\nBC Transit offering free rides to warming centers - NC34\n\nExtreme cold watch issued for the weekend - Fox40\n\nListed here: Warming centers in Broome County - WBNG\n\nTimeless Hearing spreading awareness for auditory care during tinnitus awareness week - WBNG\n\n## 👮Crime & Safety\n\nBinghamton man arrested for shooting at cop - NC34\n\nFour Binghamton men arrested in connection with the shots fired incident in Dickinson, and later released - WBNG and NC34\n\nBroome County Sheriff's Office upgrades GPS technology - NC34\n\nNewark Valley man arrested after report of failing to update sex offender registry - WBNG\n\nFather and son duo arrested in multi-agency drug arrest in Broome County - WBNG\n\nAuthorities investigate possible shots fired incident in Dickinson - WBNG\n\nEndwell man pleads guilty to narcotics possession with intent to sell - WBNG\n\nBinghamton man found guilty of raping sleeping woman - NC34\n\n## ❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants\n\nFormer Binghamton Family Seeking Help after Losing New Home to Fire - Fox40\n\nAnother slumber party for the homeless to be held in Binghamton - NC34\n\nPhelps Mansion asks for emergency donations after huge electric bills - Facebook\n\nValley Dental Pediatrics to educate more than 1,500 students during Children’s Dental Health Month - WBNG\n\nGoFundMe for beloved local dance teacher raises money for tribute event - NC34\n\n‘Wear Red Day’ at UHS raises awareness of heart disease as part of American Heart Month - WBNG\n\n## 📰Other Stories\n\nNYSEG meets with customers in Johnson City to discuss energy bills - WBNG\n\nBroome County Humane Society is helping you get back at your 'crappy ex' - NC34\n\nComplaints Prompt New Signs Along Binghamton-Vestal Greenway - WNBF\n\nAnimal of the Month: Arctic Fox - WBNG\n\n* * *\n\n## **🎠🙏Thank you for reading!**\n\n_❗Have an idea for the newsletter? 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"title": "Binghamton Area News Roundup 2/6/26: Super Bowl Connections, Hochul's Childcare Push, Concert Venue Planned",
"updatedAt": "2026-02-08T21:01:16.506Z"
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