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Nichols' Kirby Park Finally Reopens

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:24:32 +0000

Almost two years after being ripped apart by the flooding from Tropical Storm Lee, Nichols' historic Kirby Park officially reopens.

A parade, ribbon cutting, chicken barbeque and the first game of the Nichols Little League celebrate the recovery of the park

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Adopt a Cat & Get Another Free at the B.C. Humane Society

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:17 +0000

The B.C. Humane Society inBinghamton is caring for a lot of cats these days, many coming in as a result of cruelty investigations. The overcrowding problem is compounded by the start of kitten season

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Cinco de Mayo Chili Relleno Recipe

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:12:16 +0000

Okay, chilli rellenos is cheese stuffed chili peppers not chili in a bowl, people!

Chili Relleno Recipe (prep time about an hour. You can roast and peel the poblano chili peppers the day ahead. The prep. time�

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Binghamton's Penguins Go B-Sens Calder Cup Fans

Kathy Whyte — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:24:28 +0000

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is getting in on the AHL playoff action, supporting the Binghamton Senator’s bid for the Calder Cup. The Binghamton Zoo is set to rename their penguins for the duration of the series. The (now) ‘Senguins’ are a unique set of African penguins residing in Binghamton who support the local hockey [...]

BC Humane Society Dog and Human Appear on Southern Tier Close Up

Kathy Whyte — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:01:57 +0000

The April 27 edition of WNBF's local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up literally goes to the dogs!

BC Humane Society spokesperson, Laura Melville and spokesdog, Gabby (shown here greeting Bob Joseph) took control of the show, making for a very lively and interesting program while somehow getting the word out about the work of the shelter

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Bar-B-Q Pulled Pork in Puff Pastry Recipe

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:24:15 +0000

Barbeque Pulled Pork in Puff Pastry (prep time using a slow-cooker: about 6 hours)

Dry Rub:

1 Tbl. powdered garlic

1/2 Tbl. mustard powder

1 Tbl. paprika

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 Tbl. onion flakes

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Tri-Cities Opera's Season Winds Down

Kathy Whyte — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:38:17 +0000

The Tri-Cities Opera is wrapping up the 2012-2013 season with two operas for the price of one.

TCO director of marketing, Judy Berry, speaking on the local public affairs show, Southern Tier Close Up, says performances of Mascagni's Cavallerria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci will take place at the Forum Theater in Binghamton April 26 at 8:00 p.m. & 28 at 3:00 p

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Stop Animal Cruelty in Binghamton!

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:35:04 +0000

From the BC Humane Society, 2 Jackson Street, Binghamton (607) 724-3709:

"Meet 'Clinton.' He came to us with his mother - who could not walk. Both back legs dragging, in severe pain - with no bladder or bowel control

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Gouda Eggs Benedict Recipe

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:15:03 +0000

Gouda Eggs Benedict (prep. time about ½ hour)

The sauce makes plenty for six servings with some left over that can be tossed on pasta

Gouda Sauce (make first and set aside)

3 Tbl. Unsalted butter

3 Tbl. Flour

3 or 4 garlic

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Adoptable Grehound Moves Into Johnson City

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:39:44 +0000

We really can't say Sammi is a retired racing dog since she broke her right rear leg before she ever made it to the track. Her leg is all healed and she rarely favors it. Her right hind leg, though, looks bowed

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