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New York Reservoirs Open to Boaters

Kathy Whyte — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:54:04 +0000

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection says it has opened some Upstate reserviors for some recreational boaters.

Craft that can use the facilities are no-motorized and include kayaks, canoes and sail boats

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Cuomo Administration Promises New York State Park Funding

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:20 +0000

The Cuomo administration is promising tens of millions of dollars to go toward repairs and infrastructure improvements at dozens of state parks and historic sites in New York State.

Over the weekend, reports in the media indicated around $90 million would be dedicated to fixing potential health and safety problems and make infrastructure upgrades in up to 90 projects

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Binghamton Transportation Blueprint Online

Kathy Whyte — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:38 +0000

Travelers have a chance to take a look at five-year plans for Binghamton area roads, bridges and public transportation.

The Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study planning panel will be voting next month on the draft five year blueprint and have placed the proposal online for public review

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More Prospect Mountain Construction & Detours

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:17:07 +0000

The New York State Department of Transportation says pavement work is continuing on State Route 17 eastbound between exit 71 (Airport Road) and exit 72 (Front Street) in Binghamton with the highway reduced to a single lane between 9 a

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New York Tourism Summit Promotes Upstate Destinations

Kathy Whyte — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:25:25 +0000

The New York State Association of Counties is praising the Governor's tourism summit this week.

NYSAC deputy director Mark LaVigne says the session is important for working to encourage over 50 million visitors that come to New York City to also explore other areas of New York State

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Binghamton Area Motorists Encouraged to Avoid Prospect Mountain

Kathy Whyte — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:14:39 +0000

The New York State Department of Transportation is renewing calls for local motorist to detour around the construction on Prospect Mountain in Binghamton at the Interstate 81/ State Route 17 interchange to help ease some of the traffic congestion through the work area

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New York Tourism Summit in Albany

Kathy Whyte — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:32:47 +0000

Business leaders are gathering in the state capitol for a summit to discuss how to boost tourism in New York.

The tourism industry is the 5th largest employer in the state.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says the summit will continue his administration's dialogue with business leaders on job creation ideas

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Artic Fox and Free T-Shirts at Binghamton Zoo This Weekend

Kathy Whyte — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:49:34 +0000

August, the Artic fox has arrived at Ross Park Zoo on Morgan Road, Binghamton.

Starting this weekend, the two year old fox will be on exhibit at Ross Park. Also, the zoo will be giving away free Binghamton Zoo t-shirts to the first 700 visitors Saturday, May 4

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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 [...]

Earth Fest Activities Kick Off Ross Park Zoo's 138th Season

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:22:11 +0000

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is among several locations around the Greater Binghamton Area holding activities to celebrate Earth Fest April 20th.

The date also marks the opening of the 138th regular season for the zoo on Morgan Road on Binghamton's South Side

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