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NYS Senator Seward and Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus
New York state Senator James Seward has announced that he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
Social Distancing Crackdown in Binghamton Parks
Binghamton officials are taking more action to prevent group gatherings in city parks to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Vestal Home Central Store Worker Charged with Arson
Investigators say an employee was responsible for the devastating blaze that destroyed the warehouse of the Home Central store in Vestal.
Third Coronavirus Death Confirmed in Broome County
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says a third resident has died of causes related to COVID-19.
Apalachin Seasonal Businesses Open – With Big Changes
Southern Tier outdoor food establishments that are setting up operations for spring are adapting to life in the age of coronavirus.
Cuomo Extends New York State School Closing Order
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says schools across the state will remain shut down longer because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Binghamton Bus Station Closing to Commercial Traffic
The Broome County executive is shutting down the downtown Binghamton bus station to commercial traffic because of the coronavirus pandemic.
State Hasn’t Contacted Weitsman on Coronavirous Assistance
A Vestal businessman says he has received no response from state officials to his offer to make the Davis College campus available to help deal with the COVAD-19 pandemic.
Binghamton Police Working to Locate Missing City Woman
Authorities are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of a Binghamton woman who hasn't been seen for several days.
State Working to Shift Load from Downstate to Upstate Hospitals
Governor Cuomo says efforts are underway to distribute coronavirus patient load from downstate hospitals to upstate hospitals.