Bob Joseph

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo is working to lay the groundwork to allow hemp to be grown in New York state.

Lupardo, an Endwell Democrat, says she has introduced a bill that would set the framework for establishing a hemp industry in the state

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A Broome County man sought on a warrant issued by Kirkwood town court was discovered by state troopers under a bed in a town of Windsor home.

Authorities say 41-year-old James Kennerup of Kirkwood was arrested Tuesday

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Binghamton officials say water service is expected to be interrupted to a few customers on the city's South Side on Wednesday.

According to water maintenance supervisor Mark Cornwell, crews are planning to do work in the area of Morgan Road

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An Endicott-based electronics manufacturing firm is seeking to sell what it bills as "excess inventory."

The successor to Endicott Interconnect Technologies - i3 Electronics - has posted a five-page list on its website offering thousands of items the company no longer needs

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Three prospective developers have submitted proposals for a city-owned site in the center of downtown Binghamton.

Mayor Richard David says two local parties and one from New Jersey have outlined plans for the property at the southeast corner of Court and State streets

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A 38-year-old man was arrested after police investigated a report of a missing vehicle in Endwell.

According to New York State Police, Jeffrey Prettyman of the town of Union was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle

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Twin Tiers residents with expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs will be able to safely dispose of them at several sites as part of a national program.

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration coordinates the annual initiative

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A fire in northern Broome County damaged a mobile home and resulted in the death of a dog.

The blaze on Jackson Heights in the town of Barker was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. Friday. The fire was discovered by a person who was checking on the home and three dogs inside

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The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park's grand opening for its 139th season will be on Saturday.

The zoo, on Morgan Road on the city's South Side, already has been open weekends this month. But it's now ready to begin operating on a seven-day-a-week schedule

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The Fenton Free Library will receive a revenue boost if Chenango Valley School District voters approve a tax levy proposition next month.

The plan would add $85,000 to the annual operating budget for the library on Chenango Street in Hillcrest

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