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Bob Joseph
Rebecca Rathmell Chosen by City Council for 6th District Seat
Binghamton City Council has voted to appoint Democrat Rebecca Rathmell to serve as councilmember for the 6th District.
Binghamton West Side “Trap House” Finally Locked Down
Binghamton police and other city workers showed up in force to lock down an apartment building that had been an ongoing source of trouble on the West Side.
$3 Million Makeover About to Start at Grippen Park in Endicott
Construction work on a long-awaited park improvement project in the town of Union is expected to get underway in the next several weeks.
The Final Takeout at The Spot Diner Near Binghamton
It was takeout time again at The Spot Diner Restaurant in the town of Chenango. This time, though, people stopped in to pick up items they purchased in an auction.
Bar Wars: Yet Another Tavern to Open in Downtown Binghamton
This may be another big year for Binghamton restaurant and bar openings as plans for another new downtown establishment are being made public.
Secrecy Surrounds Future Use of Felix Roma Site in Endicott
A prospective buyer has been lined up to acquire the Endicott property that was home to Felix Roma & Sons Bakery for more than a half-century.
The Mysterious Demise of Vestal’s Storming Crab Restaurant
The owners of a Vestal shopping complex went to court to evict a Cajun-style seafood restaurant that had generated some excitement when it opened
Binghamton Beer Tree Restaurant Closing for a Major Makeover
Beer Tree Brew is planning some big changes for its newest operation in Broome County.
Endicott’s New Mayor Outlines Top Priorities as He Takes Office
Nick Burlingame - who has just been sworn in as mayor of Endicott - acknowledges the village is going to face plenty of challenges in the year ahead.
$3 a Gallon Gas as Byrne Dairy Opens Fourth Broome County Store
Some Broome County drivers are getting a price break on gasoline as Byrne Dairy & Deli opens another convenience store in the Binghamton area.