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  "description": "Construction projects and new openings ramp up for the warmer months, the shooting of a man by a Vestal police officer continues to be investigated, plus spotlights on upcoming theatrical productions",
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    "has opened an investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy",
    "community members raise doubts that lethal force was necessary",
    "former IBM workers spoke on their history at the company, some growing to be managers and other senior employees overseeing essential parts of the ccompany",
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    "Applications now open for Broome County’s Small Community Fund grant program",
    "Ground breaks for new facility at Broome-Tioga BOCES",
    "New funding propels YWCA Intergenerational Campus Project into action",
    "Asbestos-Filled Debris Hauled Away from Johnson City Fire Scene",
    "Johnson City YMCA receives $1.4 million grant for renovation projects",
    "Bing.**** University Battery Hub Project Moving Forward",
    "Town of Owego approves $9 million for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades",
    "Construction Underway For Binghamton's Circle K Travel Center",
    "A fond farewell to Skate Estate",
    "Binghamton Salvation Army Moving to New West Side Site",
    "The Upper Crust opening this weekend at former Stone Fox site",
    "Grab-and-Go restaurant planned for Johnson City",
    "Mabel D.**** Orr is moving",
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    "Bob's Discount Furniture store coming to Vestal at former Joann site",
    "Community Shop in Owego to close after 65 years",
    "Catholic Charities Common Ground Wellness Center launches",
    "Vestal’s new Crumbl location announces grand opening",
    "National chains, including Chick-fil-A, Crumbl Cookies, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Wingstop and more, opening first locations in Broome County",
    "Key Bank to open a new location in Vestal",
    "M&T Bank Closes Binghamton Plaza Drive-Up ATM",
    "Southern Tier officials react to U.S.**__** military strikes in Iran",
    "How Southern Tier congressional reps are responding to attack on Iran",
    "Retired Binghamton firefighter to challenge Lea Webb in November election",
    "Republican candidates make their case at Broome County Lincoln Day Dinner",
    "Working Families endorses Dan Livingston for 123rd Assembly District",
    "Republican **Heather Micha** announces candidacy for 123rd Assembly",
    "Oberacker returns Avangrid contributions",
    "Town of Dickinson Supervisor honored at annual conference",
    "BC Flyfishers invite beginners to learn fly fishing",
    "SPARE your calendar's Bob Warner's Bowling Classic is STRIKING 30 years",
    "Stellar Human celebrates five years of styling community and creating connection in Binghamton",
    "86-year-old Zumba instructor inspires older generation to stay active",
    "Vestal Teen Shines as Youth Advocate on Capitol Hill",
    "Petition to rename Binghamton park for crime victim",
    "Philharmonic announces 2026-2027 season",
    "BLAST’s ‘Boys in the Band’ a must see",
    "Savoyards’ ‘Love & Murder’ celebrates female playwrights",
    "Binghamton’s St.**** Patrick’s Day Parade to return this weekend",
    "Binghamton High School presents ‘Something Rotten!’",
    "From icequakes to arias: Binghamton University professor turns Earth’s data into art",
    "Hinman Production Company prepares for ‘Stupid in Love,’ an upcoming sketch comedy show",
    "Binghamton Solidarity for Palestine’s first music show fundraises for family in Gaza",
    "Windsor High School Drama Club presents ‘Shrek The Musical’",
    "Bat Out of Hell rescheduled for a later date",
    "B.C.**** Celtic Pipes & Drums performs LIVE at WBNG",
    "City of Binghamton kicks off 2026 Business Plan Competition",
    "See how much home prices fell in Broome County recently",
    "Food and Farm Showcase: Sugar Creek Maple Farm",
    "Alanna Shaikh named Binghamton YWCA’s next executive director",
    "End of an Era at Maine's Iconic Airport Inn Restaurant",
    "Business of the Week: Chianis + Anderson Architects",
    "Annual Community Day introduces young people to science and engineering",
    "TASC goes back to school in ‘Buxiban’-themed banquet",
    "New pharmacy professor advances mental health policy research",
    "Pokémon Go club helps Binghamton student foster community",
    "Binghamton University launches Conversation Celebration Awards at thank you event",
    "Binghamton University expands global pharmacy partnerships in India",
    "Watson Scholars’ trip to Ireland offers global perspective",
    "Binghamton student earns golden ticket after finding his voice on American Idol",
    "BOCES culinary student's show-off their skills to local restaurants",
    "Local middle school hosts a cardboard boat race",
    "University celebrates 40th anniversary of TRIO Day",
    "Emily Mackay wins national championship, sets meet record",
    "Binghamton wrestling prepares for EIWA Championships in Washington",
    "Here are the 2026 inductees for the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame",
    "Former Maine-Endwell standout L’Amoreaux named MAAC Player of the Year at Fairfield",
    "Q&A with Jeff Ferrara, the new executive director for Section 4 sports",
    "Section IV girls and boys basketball finals set for this weekend",
    "Section IV wrestlers set for boys wrestling state championship finals",
    "24 all-stars in Section 4 advance to NYSPHSAA bowling championship",
    "Broome County Legislature members recognize high school student’s wrestling championship win",
    "Section IV girls bowling state qualifiers compete at Valley Bowling Center in Waverly",
    "Ithaca Little Red take down Broome County Bulls to win third straight Section IV hockey title",
    "Binghamton Bulldogs set franchise scoring record with 217-point regular season finale",
    "Binghamton Bearcats close out home schedule with 74-67 win over Maine on senior night",
    "Norwich upsets Johnson City 61-49 to advance to Section IV Class A final",
    "Binghamton ends Union-Endicott’s season in Class AA semifinals",
    "Union-Endicott defeats Vestal 55-42, advances to AA championship",
    "Waverly defeats Owego 57-45, advances to face No.**** 1 Maine-Endwell",
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    "Lawmakers discuss nursing home closure crisis",
    "Sen.**** Lea Webb’s fourth annual Menstrual Hygiene Product drive begins",
    "UHS offering free Narcan kits, training at area hospitals",
    "City of Binghamton issues boil water advisory",
    "NY firefighter ranks hit 40-year low.**** Will paying volunteers fix shortage?",
    "Family says driver's sentence 'not enough' in crash that killed Conklin man",
    "Johnson City Man Charged with Assault in Vestal Hit-and-Run",
    "Police Pursuit Through Broome County Ends in Two Arrests",
    "Crews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s southside",
    "Broome County sued over alleged mistreatment of man's body",
    "60 Pantries in 60 Days: United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton",
    "Mercy House honors past, present patients during 10-year anniversary",
    "Local business commits to cleaning up trash on Triple City streets",
    "Annual Athletes 2 Athletes charity basketball game at Johnson City High School",
    "Ross University and Community Projects Fund now accepting applications",
    "Price Chopper launches a new campaign in support of the United Way",
    "Girl Scouts receive help from Binghamton service group to sell cookies",
    "‘Pay It Forward’ pickleball tournament to raise money for Mercy House of the Southern Tier",
    "Fitness competition to raise money for domestic violence support",
    "American Cancer Society kicks off imagination-themed relay",
    "Discover Broome County’s Best STEM Camps for Curious Kids",
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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### 🚓Investigations, funeral for man shot by Vestal police\n\nThe New York Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy outside his Sequoia Lane home after he was shot by police on a mental health call when he allegedly approached police with a knife after failing to comply.\n\nVestal Town Supervisor Maria Sexton said she expects further details and to-be-released body camera footage will show officers followed standard procedure (NC34).\n\nA funeral for Hegazy was held at the Islamic Organization of the Souothern Tier Mosque in Johnson City as community members raise doubts that lethal force was necessary (NC34).\n\n### 👩‍💻IBM women reflect on breaking barriers\n\nFor Women's History Month, former IBM workers spoke on their history at the company, some growing to be managers and other senior employees overseeing essential parts of the ccompany (WBNG).\n\n> Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!\n\n## 🏗️Building Broome\n\nApplications now open for Broome County’s Small Community Fund grant program - NC34\n\nGround breaks for new facility at Broome-Tioga BOCES - NC34\n\nNew funding propels YWCA Intergenerational Campus Project into action - Press & Sun\n\nAsbestos-Filled Debris Hauled Away from Johnson City Fire Scene - WNBF\n\nJohnson City YMCA receives $1.4 million grant for renovation projects - WBNG\n\nBing.**** University Battery Hub Project Moving Forward - WNBF\n\nTown of Owego approves $9 million for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades - WBNG\n\nConstruction Underway For Binghamton's Circle K Travel Center - WNBF\n\n## 👋Openings and Closings\n\nA fond farewell to Skate Estate - NC34\n\nBinghamton Salvation Army Moving to New West Side Site - WNBF\n\nThe Upper Crust opening this weekend at former Stone Fox site - NC34\n\nGrab-and-Go restaurant planned for Johnson City - NC34\n\nMabel D.**** Orr is moving - NC34\n\nA new bakery opens in Endicott - NC34\n\nNew Neighborhood Grocery Store Opens on Binghamton's West Side - WNBF\n\nBob's Discount Furniture store coming to Vestal at former Joann site - Press & Sun\n\nCommunity Shop in Owego to close after 65 years - WBNG\n\nCatholic Charities Common Ground Wellness Center launches - NC34\n\nVestal’s new Crumbl location announces grand opening - WBNG\n\nNational chains, including Chick-fil-A, Crumbl Cookies, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Wingstop and more, opening first locations in Broome County - WBNG\n\nKey Bank to open a new location in Vestal - NC34\n\nM&T Bank Closes Binghamton Plaza Drive-Up ATM - WNBF\n\n## 🏛️Politics & Government\n\nSouthern Tier officials react to U.S.**__** military strikes in Iran- WBNG\n\nHow Southern Tier congressional reps are responding to attack on Iran - Press & Sun\n\nRetired Binghamton firefighter to challenge Lea Webb in November election - NC34\n\nRepublican candidates make their case at Broome County Lincoln Day Dinner - WBNG\n\nWorking Families endorses Dan Livingston for 123rd Assembly District - NC34\n\nRepublican **Heather Micha** announces candidacy for 123rd Assembly - NC34\n\nOberacker returns Avangrid contributions - NC34\n\nTown of Dickinson Supervisor honored at annual conference - NC34\n\n## 🌇Community Spotlights\n\nBC Flyfishers invite beginners to learn fly fishing - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nSPARE your calendar's Bob Warner's Bowling Classic is STRIKING 30 years - NC34\n\nStellar Human celebrates five years of styling community and creating connection in Binghamton - Pipe Dream\n\n86-year-old Zumba instructor inspires older generation to stay active - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nVestal Teen Shines as Youth Advocate on Capitol Hill - WNBF\n\nPetition to rename Binghamton park for crime victim - NC34\n\n## 🎨🎭Arts & Culture\n\nPhilharmonic announces 2026-2027 season - BCAC\n\nBLAST’s ‘Boys in the Band’ a must see - BCAC\n\nSavoyards’ ‘Love & Murder’ celebrates female playwrights - BCAC\n\nBinghamton’s St.**** Patrick’s Day Parade to return this weekend - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nBinghamton High School presents ‘Something Rotten!’ - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nFrom icequakes to arias: Binghamton University professor turns Earth’s data into art - Binghamton University\n\nHinman Production Company prepares for ‘Stupid in Love,’ an upcoming sketch comedy show - Pipe Dream\n\nBinghamton Solidarity for Palestine’s first music show fundraises for family in Gaza - Pipe Dream\n\nWindsor High School Drama Club presents ‘Shrek The Musical’ - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nBat Out of Hell rescheduled for a later date - NC34\n\nB.C.**** Celtic Pipes & Drums performs LIVE at WBNG - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\n## 💵Business & Economy\n\nCity of Binghamton kicks off 2026 Business Plan Competition - WBNG\n\nSee how much home prices fell in Broome County recently - Press & Sun\n\nFood and Farm Showcase: Sugar Creek Maple Farm - NC34\n\nAlanna Shaikh named Binghamton YWCA’s next executive director - WBNG\n\nEnd of an Era at Maine's Iconic Airport Inn Restaurant - WNBF\n\nBusiness of the Week: Chianis + Anderson Architects - NC34\n\n## 🏫Schools\n\nAnnual Community Day introduces young people to science and engineering - Pipe Dream\n\nTASC goes back to school in ‘Buxiban’-themed banquet- Pipe Dream\n\nNew pharmacy professor advances mental health policy research - Binghamton University\n\nPokémon Go club helps Binghamton student foster community - Binghamton University\n\nBinghamton University launches Conversation Celebration Awards at thank you event - Binghamton University\n\nBinghamton University expands global pharmacy partnerships in India - Binghamton University\n\nWatson Scholars’ trip to Ireland offers global perspective - Binghamton University\n\nBinghamton student earns golden ticket after finding his voice on American Idol - Binghamton University\n\nBOCES culinary student's show-off their skills to local restaurants - NC34\n\nLocal middle school hosts a cardboard boat race - NC34\n\nUniversity celebrates 40th anniversary of TRIO Day - Pipe Dream\n\n## ⚾Sports\n\nEmily Mackay wins national championship, sets meet record - NC34\n\nBinghamton wrestling prepares for EIWA Championships in Washington - WBNG\n\nHere are the 2026 inductees for the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame - Press & Sun\n\nFormer Maine-Endwell standout L’Amoreaux named MAAC Player of the Year at Fairfield - WBNG\n\nQ&A with Jeff Ferrara, the new executive director for Section 4 sports - Press & Sun\n\nSection IV girls and boys basketball finals set for this weekend - WBNG\n\nSection IV wrestlers set for boys wrestling state championship finals - WBNG\n\n24 all-stars in Section 4 advance to NYSPHSAA bowling championship - Press & Sun\n\nBroome County Legislature members recognize high school student’s wrestling championship win - WBNG\n\nSection IV girls bowling state qualifiers compete at Valley Bowling Center in Waverly - WBNG\n\nIthaca Little Red take down Broome County Bulls to win third straight Section IV hockey title - WBNG\n\nBinghamton Bulldogs set franchise scoring record with 217-point regular season finale - WBNG\n\nBinghamton Bearcats close out home schedule with 74-67 win over Maine on senior night - WBNG\n\nNorwich upsets Johnson City 61-49 to advance to Section IV Class A final - WBNG\n\nBinghamton ends Union-Endicott’s season in Class AA semifinals - WBNG\n\nUnion-Endicott defeats Vestal 55-42, advances to AA championship - WBNG\n\nWaverly defeats Owego 57-45, advances to face No.**** 1 Maine-Endwell - WBNG\n\n>  _Looking for high school results and scores?__Those can typically be found on MaxPreps_\n\n## 👨‍⚕️Health\n\nLawmakers discuss nursing home closure crisis - NC34\n\nSen.**** Lea Webb’s fourth annual Menstrual Hygiene Product drive begins - WBNG\n\nUHS offering free Narcan kits, training at area hospitals - WBNG\n\n## 👮Crime & Safety\n\nCity of Binghamton issues boil water advisory - WBNG\n\nNY firefighter ranks hit 40-year low.**** Will paying volunteers fix shortage? - Press & Sun\n\nFamily says driver's sentence 'not enough' in crash that killed Conklin man - Press & Sun\n\nJohnson City Man Charged with Assault in Vestal Hit-and-Run - WNBF\n\nPolice Pursuit Through Broome County Ends in Two Arrests - WNBF\n\nCrews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s southside - WBNG\n\nBroome County sued over alleged mistreatment of man's body - NC34\n\n## ❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants\n\n60 Pantries in 60 Days: United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton - WBNG\n\nMercy House honors past, present patients during 10-year anniversary - NC34\n\nLocal business commits to cleaning up trash on Triple City streets - WBNG\n\nAnnual Athletes 2 Athletes charity basketball game at Johnson City High School - WBNG\n\nRoss University and Community Projects Fund now accepting applications - Binghamton University\n\nPrice Chopper launches a new campaign in support of the United Way - NC34\n\nGirl Scouts receive help from Binghamton service group to sell cookies - WBNG\n\n‘Pay It Forward’ pickleball tournament to raise money for Mercy House of the Southern Tier - WBNG\n\nFitness competition to raise money for domestic violence support - NC34\n\nAmerican Cancer Society kicks off imagination-themed relay - Pipe Dream\n\n## 📰Other Stories\n\nDiscover Broome County’s Best STEM Camps for Curious Kids - WNBF\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 3/7/26: Shooting Investigation, Spotlights on Women, Restaurant Openings & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-07T17:37:09.924Z"
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