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Price Chopper Chops Size Of Paper Bags

Bob Joseph — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:07 +0000

Some shoppers at a major supermarket chain may be doing a double-take if they ask for paper bags these days.

Schenectady-based Price Chopper has reduced the size of the paper bags it uses in its stores

Man Accused Of Helping Endicott Stabbing Suspect

Bob Joseph — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:22:45 +0000

A Binghamton man has been arrested for allegedly helping another man who is accused of stabbing two people in an Endicott apartment.

Authorities say 30-year-old Louis Martinez of Saratoga Avenue has been charged with first-degree burglary, a felony

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Binghamton Bridge Work Moving Forward

Bob Joseph — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:13:29 +0000

A section of Chenango Street in Binghamton has reopened after a closure to allow crews to start removing part of an Interstate 81 bridge.

Chenango Street between Sturges Street and Moffatt Avenue was out of service for the bridge removal work

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Tioga County is Among Five Possible Casino Sites in New York

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:36:46 +0000

New York State Senate Republicans are proposing five casinos on non-Native American land that would have table games like black jack and roulette. Currently non-tribal casinos are limited to video gaming terminals

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Shoplifting Triple-Threat in Cortland

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:31:59 +0000

Cortland County Sheriff's officials say three teenagers are acccused of going on a shoplifting spree, targeting several stores.

Deputies say 19 year old Shanese Murray of Binghamton, 18 year old Chelsea Alston and 19 year old Davonique Gardiner, both of New York City are accused of stealing items from the JC Penny store and Kmart before they were located at the Cortlandville Walmart

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Broome County Career Criminal Back Behind Bars

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:28:23 +0000

A career criminal is back in jail after authorities say they tracked him down in connection with a car theft investigation.

Broome County Sheriff's officials say on May 23rd,a woman reported her Hyundai had been taken from her Town of Chenango home

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Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe

Kathy Whyte — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:45:37 +0000

Don't know what a Juicy Lucy is? It's an inside-out cheeseburger! The ingredients are listed for a single serving, so just expand as needed for your picnic!

Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe (Prep time 5-10 minutes)

For each burger:

½ lb ground beef

1 Tbl. Crumbled bacon

1 slic

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B-Mets Drop Series Finale In New Britain

WNBF News Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:26:36 +0000

The Binghamton Mets wrapped up their road-trip with a day game in New Britain, Connecticut today and the Rock Cats earned the decision with a 1-0 victory. The teams had to wait through a 70-minute rain-delay before getting started

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Jack Sherman Toyota Holds Grand Re-Opening

Roger Neel — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:56:59 +0000

Jack Sherman Toyota, 393 Court Street in Binghamton is holding its official grand re-opening this week. Today, the owners and staff greeted customers and dignitaries and took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the dealership

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Vestal Woman Charged In Binghamton Larcenies

Bob Joseph — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:24:21 +0000

Binghamton police say a tip resulted in the arrest of a woman suspected of stealing wallets from supermarket shoppers.

Detectives say 49-year-old Elizabeth Dellapenta of Vestal faces three felony counts following an investigation into a pair of thefts on May 9

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