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  "description": "A brutal crime shakes the City of Binghamton, Johnson City's summer amenities could see a hiatus, WBNG follows the Twin Tiers Honors Flight and more.",
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    "Local officials like Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham have called the act \"abhorrent and inexplicable,\"",
    "more youth and homeless intervention",
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    "Floral Ave. Park pool might not open this year as a cost-saving measure, also citing staffing difficulties",
    "have not yet announced the extent of the damage or cost of repair",
    "Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!",
    "Water Street in Binghamton closed for Boscov's work",
    "Binghamton partners with construction companies to add benches, garbage bins to 434 Greenway",
    "Local companies donate concrete for 434 Greenway improvement project",
    "Residents weigh in on Broome Technology Park at public hearing",
    "Debris cleared along Brandywine Highway in Binghamton",
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    "Abandoned Southern Tier Pizza Hut About to Be Torn Down",
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    "A popular fitness chain HotWorx is coming to Binghamton",
    "Frank's restaurant expands, bringing its pizza to Vestal customers",
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    "Broome legislature cancels special session about land bank funding",
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    "Binghamton Public Works crews conduct riverbank encampment cleanup",
    "Rep. Langworthy calls for Department of Homeland Security funding vote",
    "Local Activists Join Nationwide Protests Against ICE Detention Warehouses",
    "Southern Tier Organizations Awarded Funds to Assist with Housing",
    "Town of Chenango Water, Sewer and Parks Department issues water conservation notice",
    "Water conservation emergency lifted in Town of Chenango",
    "Where to celebrate America's 250th in New York State",
    "Chenango County Area Agency on Aging warns against proposed changes to department administration",
    "Watch Binghamton professor set world card-deck-ripping record",
    "Local Farms Participate in Annual Spring Open Farm Day",
    "Earth Fest brings sustainability focus to Binghamton",
    "NYSDVS hosts Month of the Military Child Celebration event at Ross Park Zoo",
    "Armenian flag raising held in downtown Binghamton",
    "Broome County Clerk’s Office hosts passport fair in Endwell",
    "Twin Tiers Honor Flight: Local Korean War veteran takes in first visit to the Korean War memorial",
    "101-year-old World War II veteran reflects on service, honor flight experience",
    "Twin Tiers Honor Flight: The veterans visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier",
    "Twins Tiers Honor Flight: Here are the stories of Mission 22",
    "Final Recital Honors Late Local Dance Teacher Kelly O'Shea",
    "Southern Tier Orchid Society hosts weekend long spring flower show",
    "Broome Arts Festival to debut this fall in Binghamton",
    "BCO ‘Gems’ concert explores all facets of Romantic period",
    "Philharmonic Pops rocks with music of Queen",
    "BLAST’s performance of ‘RENT’ a stunner",
    "A new art exhibit is set to open at the Cooperative Gallery 213",
    "Unkai Daiko unites groups across New York to celebrate Japanese taiko drumming",
    "Skateboard Art Exhibit to display 80 students' artwork",
    "Kopernik Observatory Hosts Pysanky Egg Workshop",
    "Regional Visual Arts Day Showcases Student Talent at BOCES",
    "Chenango Valley High School students work on unique art project",
    "Business of the Week: FW Webb",
    "Animal Adventure opens for their 14th season",
    "Sound Go Round video game store hosts Free Comic Book Day",
    "SUNY Broome launches new CDL program",
    "Former astronaut Jeanette Epps speaks at Binghamton University",
    "Binghamton University celebrates Earth Day",
    "SA Congress passes 2026-2027 budget amid transparency controversy",
    "BridgeUSA hosts ‘American Pie’ event to discuss modern American patriotism",
    "I-GMAP collaborates with Kupferberg Holocaust Center to honor mathematician Emmy Noether",
    "SHADES’s ‘performative lesbian’ competition fosters self-expression and comedic cultural conversations",
    "ACSA highlights resilience and tradition with ‘Arabian Nights’",
    "Ag in the Classroom program held at local elementary school",
    "Windsor Central High School Students Tour Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center",
    "Windsor Central School District recognizes bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day",
    "Research conference celebrates and examines contemporary and traditional aspects of Latin American and Caribbean culture",
    "The 2026 Class of the Section IV Hall of Fame has been inducted",
    "Vote on the greatest prep football player in Section 4 history",
    "Jansen scores two goals, Black Bears defeat Port Huron to return to FPHL Finals",
    "Rumble Ponies to play as Binghamton Bobbers in June",
    "Rumble Ponies star Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse",
    "Winters earns America East Goalkeeper of the Year",
    "Boyle earns second America East Rookie of the Week honor",
    "Here are the 2025-26 Athletes of the Season for boys' winter sports",
    "Those can typically be found on MaxPreps",
    "Binghamton University wellness event addresses Adderall misuse, mental health",
    "NY weighs picking up health coverage cost for 460K hit by federal cuts",
    "Tobacco survey launched in Broome and Tioga counties",
    "Vestal medical center unveils ZAP-X radiosurgery platform",
    "Syphilis cases are on the rise in Broome County",
    "Johnson City man arrested after high-speed chase ends in motorcycle crash in Binghamton",
    "Binghamton man facing 16 traffic violations after high-speed chase in Kirkwood",
    "Binghamton church suspects homeless activism led to repeat vandalism",
    "Search Underway for Missing Man in Tioga County",
    "Broome County Sheriff’s Office releases information about fatal fire in Town of Union",
    "Police crackdown on the use of e-bikes on Vestal Rail Trail",
    "Two people charged with burglary following suspicious vehicle reports",
    "Binghamton Man Charged After Money Dispute Leaves Another Man Injured",
    "Binghamton man accused of beating victim with bat, stealing e-bike",
    "Tick Season Starting Earlier And More Dangerous In New York",
    "Binghamton man arrested for sexual abuse of a child",
    "Arrests made for alleged burglary in the Town of Sanford",
    "Greater Good Grocery partners with M&T Bank to distribute free fruits and vegetables",
    "Free food for North Side grocers this week. Thousands have been served",
    "Broome-Tioga BOCES hosts Special Olympics Spring Games",
    "Binghamton Move Out Project hosts annual spring donation drive",
    "Auchinachie Cares: Southern Tier Veterans Support Group",
    "Tioga County hosts 1920s gala to support history museum upgrade",
    "Auchinachie Cares program donates $1,000 to Arrowhead & Shepard Camp",
    "Heart Walk Takes Place at Oakdale Commons",
    "Binghamton Ducklings Safe Thanks to Students and Firefighters",
    "Johnson City High School receives donation from Miller Auto",
    "Drivers needed for Rural Health Network Transportation Service",
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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 while saving you from scrolling and searching\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\nBetter late than never! Apologies as it's been a busy week. Events roundup later today!\n\n## ‼️Must-Reads\n\n### 🫂Community Reels from Beating of Homeless Man\n\nFour teenagers were charged with attempted murder, and another is awaiting charges after an assault on a 45-year-old homeless man in the City of Binghamton that left him on life support. Police say the act was inspired by a social media trend.\n\nLocal officials like Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham have called the act \"abhorrent and inexplicable,\" and others have called for more youth and homeless intervention to prevent these types of acts from being considered in the future (WBNG & Press & Sun)\n\nAn investigation into the incident is ongoing, but a GoFundMe was created for his family and funeral costs, which has already raised nearly $17,000.\n\n### 🎠🏊Johnson City Carousel, Pool Might Not Be Seen This Summer\n\nLeaders at the Village of Johnson City are weighing some hard news for park-goers this summer.\n\nAs budget talks go on, discussions on a new tax levy rate continue, with one proposal arguing that the Floral Ave. Park pool might not open this year as a cost-saving measure, also citing staffing difficulties (Fox40).\n\nIn addition, following a mechanical failure, officials in the Village announced that the CFJ Park carousel will be out of service all summer, and have not yet announced the extent of the damage or cost of repair (WBNG).\n\n> Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!\n\n## 🏗️Building Broome\n\nWater Street in Binghamton closed for Boscov's work - Fox40\n\nBinghamton partners with construction companies to add benches, garbage bins to 434 Greenway - WBNG\n\nLocal companies donate concrete for 434 Greenway improvement project - Press & Sun\n\nResidents weigh in on Broome Technology Park at public hearing - WSKG\n\nDebris cleared along Brandywine Highway in Binghamton - NC34\n\nSolar Farm Construction Resumes Near IBM Glen - WNBF\n\nAbandoned Southern Tier Pizza Hut About to Be Torn Down - WNBF\n\nHistoric Owego Building Acquired by Tioga County Land Bank - WNBF\n\n## 👋Openings and Closings\n\nClosed Vestal Denny's Restaurant To Be Torn Down For New Business - WNBF\n\nA popular fitness chain HotWorx is coming to Binghamton - NC34\n\nFrank's restaurant expands, bringing its pizza to Vestal customers - Press & Sun\n\n## 🏛️Politics & Government\n\nMike Bolles announces run for State Senate - NC34\n\nBroome County Kicks Off Public Engagement for Countywide Resiliency Plan - Fox40\n\nBroome legislature cancels special session about land bank funding - WSKG\n\nWashington PAC's plan to spend in NY 19 - NC34\n\nReparations Workshops held in Binghamton to compensate Black community - NC34\n\nBinghamton Public Works crews conduct riverbank encampment cleanup - WBNG\n\nRep. Langworthy calls for Department of Homeland Security funding vote - WBNG\n\nLocal Activists Join Nationwide Protests Against ICE Detention Warehouses - Fox40\n\nSouthern Tier Organizations Awarded Funds to Assist with Housing - Fox40\n\nTown of Chenango Water, Sewer and Parks Department issues water conservation notice - WBNG\n\nWater conservation emergency lifted in Town of Chenango - NC34\n\nWhere to celebrate America's 250th in New York State - Press & Sun\n\nChenango County Area Agency on Aging warns against proposed changes to department administration - WBNG\n\n## 🌇Community Spotlights\n\nWatch Binghamton professor set world card-deck-ripping record - Press & Sun\n\nLocal Farms Participate in Annual Spring Open Farm Day - Fox40\n\nEarth Fest brings sustainability focus to Binghamton - WBNG\n\nNYSDVS hosts Month of the Military Child Celebration event at Ross Park Zoo - WBNG\n\nArmenian flag raising held in downtown Binghamton - NC34\n\nBroome County Clerk’s Office hosts passport fair in Endwell - WBNG\n\nTwin Tiers Honor Flight: Local Korean War veteran takes in first visit to the Korean War memorial - WBNG\n\n101-year-old World War II veteran reflects on service, honor flight experience - WBNG\n\nTwin Tiers Honor Flight: The veterans visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - WBNG\n\nTwins Tiers Honor Flight: Here are the stories of Mission 22 - WBNG\n\n## 🎨🎭Arts & Culture\n\nFinal Recital Honors Late Local Dance Teacher Kelly O'Shea - Fox40\n\nSouthern Tier Orchid Society hosts weekend long spring flower show - WBNG\n\nBroome Arts Festival to debut this fall in Binghamton - Press & Sun\n\nBCO ‘Gems’ concert explores all facets of Romantic period - BCAC\n\nPhilharmonic Pops rocks with music of Queen - BCAC\n\nBLAST’s performance of ‘RENT’ a stunner - BCAC\n\nA new art exhibit is set to open at the Cooperative Gallery 213 - NC34\n\nUnkai Daiko unites groups across New York to celebrate Japanese taiko drumming - Pipe Dream\n\nSkateboard Art Exhibit to display 80 students' artwork - NC34\n\nKopernik Observatory Hosts Pysanky Egg Workshop - Fox40\n\nRegional Visual Arts Day Showcases Student Talent at BOCES - Fox40\n\nChenango Valley High School students work on unique art project - NC34\n\n## 💵Business & Economy\n\nBusiness of the Week: FW Webb - NC34\n\nAnimal Adventure opens for their 14th season - NC34\n\nSound Go Round video game store hosts Free Comic Book Day - WBNG\n\n## 🏫Schools\n\nSUNY Broome launches new CDL program - NC34\n\nFormer astronaut Jeanette Epps speaks at Binghamton University - WBNG\n\nBinghamton University celebrates Earth Day - NC34\n\nSA Congress passes 2026-2027 budget amid transparency controversy - Pipe Dream\n\nBridgeUSA hosts ‘American Pie’ event to discuss modern American patriotism - Pipe Dream\n\nI-GMAP collaborates with Kupferberg Holocaust Center to honor mathematician Emmy Noether - Pipe Dream\n\nSHADES’s ‘performative lesbian’ competition fosters self-expression and comedic cultural conversations - Pipe Dream\n\nACSA highlights resilience and tradition with ‘Arabian Nights’ - Pipe Dream\n\nAg in the Classroom program held at local elementary school - NC34\n\nWindsor Central High School Students Tour Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center - Fox40\n\nWindsor Central School District recognizes bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day - WBNG\n\nResearch conference celebrates and examines contemporary and traditional aspects of Latin American and Caribbean culture - Pipe Dream\n\n## ⚾Sports\n\nThe 2026 Class of the Section IV Hall of Fame has been inducted - Fox40\n\nVote on the greatest prep football player in Section 4 history - Press & Sun\n\nJansen scores two goals, Black Bears defeat Port Huron to return to FPHL Finals - Fox40\n\nRumble Ponies to play as Binghamton Bobbers in June - Fox40\n\nRumble Ponies star Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse - Fox40\n\nWinters earns America East Goalkeeper of the Year - WBNG\n\nBoyle earns second America East Rookie of the Week honor - WBNG\n\nHere are the 2025-26 Athletes of the Season for boys' winter sports - Press & Sun\n\n>  _Looking for high school results and scores?_ Those can typically be found on MaxPreps\n\n## 👨‍⚕️Health\n\nBinghamton University wellness event addresses Adderall misuse, mental health - WBNG\n\nNY weighs picking up health coverage cost for 460K hit by federal cuts - Press & Sun\n\nTobacco survey launched in Broome and Tioga counties - NC34\n\nVestal medical center unveils ZAP-X radiosurgery platform - WBNG\n\nSyphilis cases are on the rise in Broome County - NC34\n\n## 👮Crime & Safety\n\nJohnson City man arrested after high-speed chase ends in motorcycle crash in Binghamton - WBNG\n\nBinghamton man facing 16 traffic violations after high-speed chase in Kirkwood - WBNG\n\nBinghamton church suspects homeless activism led to repeat vandalism - Press & Sun\n\nSearch Underway for Missing Man in Tioga County - WNBF\n\nBroome County Sheriff’s Office releases information about fatal fire in Town of Union - WBNG\n\nPolice crackdown on the use of e-bikes on Vestal Rail Trail - NC34\n\nTwo people charged with burglary following suspicious vehicle reports - WBNG\n\nBinghamton Man Charged After Money Dispute Leaves Another Man Injured - Fox40\n\nBinghamton man accused of beating victim with bat, stealing e-bike - Press & Sun\n\nTick Season Starting Earlier And More Dangerous In New York - WNBF\n\nBinghamton man arrested for sexual abuse of a child - WBNG\n\nArrests made for alleged burglary in the Town of Sanford - NC34\n\n## ❤️Good News, Fundraisers & Grants\n\nGreater Good Grocery partners with M&T Bank to distribute free fruits and vegetables - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nFree food for North Side grocers this week. Thousands have been served - Press & Sun\n\nBroome-Tioga BOCES hosts Special Olympics Spring Games - WBNG\n\nBinghamton Move Out Project hosts annual spring donation drive - WBNG Around the Tiers\n\nAuchinachie Cares: Southern Tier Veterans Support Group - NC34\n\nTioga County hosts 1920s gala to support history museum upgrade - Press & Sun\n\nAuchinachie Cares program donates $1,000 to Arrowhead & Shepard Camp - WBNG\n\nHeart Walk Takes Place at Oakdale Commons - Fox40\n\nBinghamton Ducklings Safe Thanks to Students and Firefighters - WNBF\n\nJohnson City High School receives donation from Miller Auto - WBNG\n\n## 📰Other Stories\n\nDrivers needed for Rural Health Network Transportation Service - NC34\n\nMeet Chevy and BB, WBNG’s Pets of the Week! - WBNG Around the Tiers\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 5/4/26: Anti-Homeless Violence, Boscov's Development, Budget Talks & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-04T11:27:36.662Z"
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