Binghamton Area News Roundup 4/3/26: Plaza Plans Input, Hochul Rally, Development Plans & More

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‼️Must-Reads

🏗️Binghamton wants your input for the Binghamton Plaza redevelopment

The City of Binghamton is gathering public input for redeveloping the 24 acre site, and what commercial and/or residential development should be present on the site.

A website for the project can be found here, where the city is seeking ideas and feedback from the community on what should be sought.

Mayor Kraham notes plans to improve access to the Chenango Riverwalk and adding to the neighboring Cherie Lindsey park. (NC34)

💵Governor Hochul Visits Johnson City, Touts Budget Goals

The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage was home to a rally by Hochul on Thursday as she pushed for changing regulations, which would make it easier for new housing projects to be built, among other priorities like lowering car insurance premiums (NC34)

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar touched on the budget’s efforts that he says will make life more affordable for residents, like the $20 million childcare grant to Broome County (WBNG)

Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!

🏗️Building Broome

Food Forest coming to Endicott - NC34

Broome County Moving Mussels for Bridge Demolition Job - WNBF

Two Kmart Buildings: Endicott Has A Future, Binghamton Does Not - WNBF

Abandoned: IBM Country Club Site Sits Unused and Unloved - WNBF

Mayor Jared Kraham eyes redevelopment of former Masonic Temple site on Main Street in Binghamton - WBNG

A building on Court Street could be receiving a renovation - NC34

Demolition takes place of the barn at the Broome-Tioga Sports Complex - NC34

Crews Working on Water Main Break in Johnson City - Fox40

👋Openings and Closings

First Look Inside: Polish Bistro - NC34

New York Pizzeria's new location is now under construction - NC34

🏛️Politics & Government

Webb Criticized for using Legal Aid from agency she brought money to - NC34

Protestors display 100+ pairs of shoes, representing children who have been killed during the Iranian war - WBNG

Broome County Sheriff's Office makes ICE detainee policy change - Press & Sun

Binghamton Residents Blast Rumble Ponies Fireworks Shows - WNBF

Third ‘No Kings Day’ protest draws crowd in Binghamton - WBNG

'Fighting with love', hundreds gather in Binghamton for No Kings rally - Press & Sun

District 23 candidate submits signatures for congressional bid - NC34

Southern Tier receives nearly $300,000 for invasive species management - WBNG

🌇Community Spotlights

Brozzetti's Pizza owner passes away at 85 - NC34

Vestal Fire Department honors the life of former chief Douglas Rose - WBNG

Remarkable Women finalist: Ü Lee - NC34

The Distinguished Citizen Award is celebrating 40 years with recipient Peter Newman - NC34

New York commissioners reflect on breaking barriers in male-dominated fields - WBNG

'GraveGeeks' restore headstones across U.S., including Binghamton area - Press & Sun

Johnson City Police Department remembers fallen officer, D.W. Smith, more than a decade after his death - WBNG

Broome County Office for Aging Announces Be Our Guest Senior Center Promotion - Fox40

Nicosia Retires From Binghamton National Weather Service Office - WNBF

Trout season now open in the Southern Tier - WBNG

🎨🎭Arts & Culture

KNOW Theatre to stage explosive Sam Shepard play - BCAC

WATCH: Trying ballpark food new to Mirabito Stadium - NC34

‘Annie’ coming to Ti-Ahwaga stage - BCAC

Psychic fair returns to Phelps Mansion Museum - WBNG

💵Business & Economy

Rising diesel prices strain local farms - WBNG

Food pantry sees 15% increase in demand as rising costs strain families - WBNG

Two local funeral homes announce merger - NC34

🏫Schools

New AI Center to be built on parking lot across from Bartle Library - Pipe Dream

SUNY Broome to host community partners brunch for first-generation students - WBNG Around the Tiers

Chenango Forks holds Annual Agriculture Day - NC34

BOCES opens first student-run apparel shop - WBNG

Thomas J Watson Elementary is closed due to power outage - NC34

Wellness Day promotes healthy habits at Chenango Bridge Elementary School - WBNG

⚾Sports

Get to know Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ new manager, Michael Collins - WBNG

Former New York Giants players attend Section IV Flag Football Kick Off event - WBNG

Binghamton freshman Jack Tebeau ties for second at Battle at Rum Pointe - WBNG

Looking for high school results and scores? Those can typically be found on MaxPreps

👨‍⚕️Health

Low vaccination rates could increase risk of measles outbreak - NC34

Union-Endicott holds anti-vaping presentation - NC34

👮Crime & Safety

Police crackdown on underage drinking in Downtown Binghamton - WBNG

A barn at Platinum Stables in Port Crane caught fire - NC34

❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants

Binghamton Heart Cup raises $20,000 to support first responders, families and people living with heart disease - WBNG

Whitney Point church feeds over 200 people monthly despite dwindling attendance - WBNG

Binghamton University and GiGi's Playhouse Host World Down Syndrome Day Art Activities - Fox 40

Local church renovates food pantry - NC34

Annual Hockey 4 Hope game held in Binghamton - Fox40

American Red Cross, Life is Good Partnering to Offer Exclusive T-Shirts to Blood Donors - Fox40

📰Other Stories

SNL's Colin Jost stops by downtown boutique - Fox40

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