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The chairman and owner of Tioga Downs says he's not sure what state lawmakers might do regarding the expansion of casino gambling in New York.

Jeffrey Gural is hoping the legislature will give approval to the establishment of full-scale casinos

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Binghamton residents may notice some water discoloration starting next week as the city starts a round of hydrant flushing and testing.

The city water department checks hydrants in the spring and fall to help ensure water lines are functioning properly

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A Johnson City man was arrested following a reported dispute at the apartment of a former girlfriend.

Authorities say 34-year-old Michael Brohel has been charged with second-degree burglary, a felony

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Binghamton University officials are looking into a new round of hazing allegations.

The Binghamton Delta Chi fraternity chapter has had its charter suspended indefinitely by Delta Chi International, according to the university

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Several benches now are in place at the ACA Memorial Park site in Binghamton.

The park has been under construction at the southeast corner of Front and Clinton streets.

The memorial is to honor those who died at the American Civic Association building in a shooting incident in April 2009

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The Owego-Apalachin Board of Education is continuing work on a proposed spending plan for the coming school year.

The additional $870,000 in state aid the district will receive is expected to result in a smaller tax hike for property owners

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Wegmans announced a recall of two organic juice products because they may contain a mold byproduct that could make people sick.

The Rochester-based supermarket chain has advised customers that it was notified by a supplier that apple concentrate used in the products was discovered to have an "unacceptable level" of patulin

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Edward Hickey says he's "sure a lot of people" were surprised by his announcement that he plans to run for the Republican nomination for Binghamton mayor.

Speaking on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program, the 45-year-old Hickey said he'd been "kicking around the idea for a couple of months."

Hickey, who

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Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan says John Whalen, who had worked for the city for about four decades, was escorted from City Hall in November after investigators concluded he may have stolen thousands of dollars

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It appears Saturday delivery of first-class mail will continue for a bit longer.

The United States Postal Service in February announced plans to end six-day-a-week delivery of letters.

But Congress responded by passing a measure requiring the continuation of Saturday service

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