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  "description": "A planned music venue for Downtown Binghamton plans to fill the gap of bringing mid-size touring acts to the area, plus new construction and development updates including the Kenmore Building demolition, and a hearing on the Broome Tech Park. Plus many more stories to dig into.",
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    "The 600-person capacity venue is intended to host touring acts via established promoters, and local events",
    "You can find the survey here",
    "$3.7 million-$4 million",
    "to add 38 units of affordable housing and improve the quality of life in the First Ward area",
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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>  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### 🎸🐱New Music Venue Planned for Downtown Binghamton\n\nBinghamton native and Boston-area financier Nate Levy is seeking community input on plans for a new entertainment venue, dubbed The JYNX, behind 34 Court Street in Binghamton. The 600-person capacity venue is intended to host touring acts via established promoters, and local events (NC34)\n\nRight now, he is asking for feedback from \"local residents, students, and businesses,\" to ensure that the venue matches community needs.\n\nYou can find the survey here\n\nLevy says he does not have immediate plans for the former CVS building that faces Court Street and will look to sell or lease it.\n\nThe project is expected to cost an estimated $3.7 million-$4 million (Press & Sun)\n\n### 👷38 Units of Affordable Housing Incoming\n\nA project called the \"Gateway Revitalization Apartments\", currently being constructed and led by the First Ward Action Council, is set to add 38 units of affordable housing and improve the quality of life in the First Ward area (Press & Sun).\n\nThe project includes renovation of seven long-neglected structures in the First Ward and new construction on three vacant lots on Clinton and Front streets.\n\nAs part of the project, a new building at 41 Clinton Street will add two storefronts and 19 units of new housing. The overall effort costs around $20 million, assisted by a PILOT and various grants.\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 4/25/26: New Music Venue Seeks Input, Affordable Housing Growth & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-25T20:05:39.000Z"
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