Binghamton Area News Roundup 3/14/26: Arts, Asbestos, Public Domain, Parades & More

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‼️Must-Reads

🚚Landfill Can't Take Asbestos

Asbestos will not be permitted to be dumped at the Broome Count Landfill until late this year, despite a significant amount of debris from the former IBM building recently demolished still remaining at the Huron Campus (WNBF).

🎨Arts get more than $300k

The Broome County Arts Council fundraised nearly $316k for its United Cultural Fund, with grants going to 21 different arts organizations and artists in the county (BCAC).

Mayor Jared Kraham notes arts funding's benefit to the local economy (WBNG).

🏗️City Officially Takes Over Binghamton Plaza Site

20 acres, active businesses, and an open future – the City of Bingahamton finally took official ownership of the massive plaza that holds New York Pizzeria, among other businesses (NC34)

Mayor Kraham said demolition is planned, there will be public input on future plans and that communication has been occurring with tenants over months, and that the daycare on the site will remain (WBNG)

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