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  "description": "Tech park woes, winter storm, Binghamton Plaza update and more",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-01-24T19:21:02.000Z",
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    "The county Office of Emergency Services advised",
    "_A list of warming centers is on the county’s website._",
    "purchase of and plans to purchase more plots of land on the Airport Road corridor for its 545 acre technology park plans",
    "many residents have voiced opposition",
    "the sprawling, blighted property on Binghamton's North Side in early March",
    "for $1.55 million.",
    "Leather Corner Shoe Repair",
    "New York Pizzeria",
    "Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!",
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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 Citi _es\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### ❄️Caution urged for winter storm Sunday and Monday\n\nWith temperatures expected to go well below zero with wind chill and up to 18 inches of snow anticipated, officials are issuing states of emergency announcements and urging safety over the next few days.\n\nThe county Office of Emergency Services advised people to prepare an emergency kit with medication, warm clothes and blankets, flashlights, bottled water and other essential items, and the BC Transit buses will be free for anyone going to a warming center or emergency shelter Friday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26 (WSKG)\n\n_A list of warming centers is on the county’s website._\n\n### 🏗️Town of Maine sues IDA over controversial Tech Park plans\n\nThe Town of Maine is suing the Broome County Industrial Development Agency over its purchase of and plans to purchase more plots of land on the Airport Road corridor for its 545 acre technology park plans (WBNG).\n\nThe Town of Maine claimed the IDA violated state environmental law by acquiring land before completing the required environmental review process under New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act, known as SEQRA.\n\nThe plan requires zoning changes, which the Town of Maine has so far been unsupportive of, and many residents have voiced opposition (NC34).\n\n### 🌇City Takes Control of Binghamton Plaza\n\nCity officials announced the City is finalizing its lengthy eminent domain battle, and will take the title of the sprawling, blighted property on Binghamton's North Side in early March (WNBF) for $1.55 million. (Press & Sun)\n\nThe property is scheduled for demolition later this year, and the city is working with businesses in the plaza on relocation plans, Kraham said. Businesses include Leather Corner Shoe Repair and New York Pizzeria (WNBF)\n\n> Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!\n\n### Upgrade to continue reading\n\nBecome a paid member to get access to all premium content\n\nUpgrade",
  "title": "Binghamton Area News Roundup 1/24/26",
  "updatedAt": "2026-01-24T19:21:04.111Z"
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