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Catch up on some of the latest local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of July 6, 2026.

If you’re already thinking about summer concerts, here’s something Hudson Valley and New York fans might want to keep in mind.

Drivers should prepare for delays this week as Broome County Highway Department crews launch a major multi-town maintenance push.

Hitchhiking in New York is not exactly illegal, but it is a lot more complicated than you think, and the wrong spot could cost you.

New York Pizzeria - which has been a fixture on Binghamton's North Side for decades - should be able to start operating at a new site very soon.

New York State recovered $4.3 million worth of stolen vehicles in the first half of this year alone. That puts some weight behind this month's reminder.

Broome County Sheriff arrest reports from July 2 and July 9, 2026, cover charges ranging from identity theft to hate crimes.

A new cannabis retail outlet has opened its doors at the site of a long-time Vestal business.

A new survey ranked all 50 states by nosy neighbor behavior — and where New York landed might actually surprise you.

Before the hot air balloons take flight, Sunday morning at Spiedie Fest belongs to a powerful local tradition keeping a radiant runner's light burning bright.

New York has always had a way of producing people who command a room — turns out, that extends to commanding a billion-plus followers online.

The Binghamton PBA has launched a fundraiser to support the 12-year-old son of Officer Bradley Coon following his sudden passing.

The transformation of the former Davis College campus in Johnson City is continuing as the first residents are moving into the newly-opened Riverside Gardens.

Two federal cases out of Broome County made headlines this week. Details explained here.

Something as simple as waiving a parking fee on Saturdays moved the needle in a big way last year, and downtown Binghamton is running it back again this July.

Members of an Endwell church are looking forward to the completion of a new facility that's been under construction for several months.

Turns out two out of three beachgoers say the beach looked nothing like its photos once they actually showed up. That gap between expectation and reality is worth talking about.

Before his name was immortalized in Hollywood, Moonlight Graham was a grinding minor leaguer in Binghamton. Discover the local roots of this legendary sports story.

Twenty-four years after Deputy Kevin Tarsia was tragically killed on patrol in Kirkwood, the month of July remains a solemn time of remembrance for the Broome County Sheriff's Office and the Southern Tier community.

A new survey shows New Yorkers are embracing AI in everyday life while still carrying major fears about privacy and trust.

SUNY Broome is throwing open its doors Wednesday, July 22 — free food, ice cream, face painting, and real talk about going back to school without the tuition bill.