FROM THE STADIUM: A cool evening in Binghamton, New York.
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WATER STREET UPDATE: There still is ponding of water in the city's new $25 million garage but the elevator has been repaired and some sealant has been applied on the top level of the structure.
INTENSE GAS PAIN: Prices at the pump in the Binghamton area could hit an all-time record in the next few weeks. That's the assessment of Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
BINGHAMTON SPRING WATER: Source of America's new beverage sensation.
A BIG DEAL: After the abandoned Vestal Nursing Center was acquired for $120,000, Isaac Anzaroot planned to develop a 128-unit senior housing complex on the site. Now, the Broome County Land Bank is preparing to buy the property for $650,000.
NO ARRESTS REPORTED: Binghamton police now say a vehicle and multiple homes were struck by gunfire in an Easter weekend shooting incident. Detectives have released new information about the investigation.
BINGHAMTON ARSONIST SENTENCED: The man responsible for the Main Street blaze that killed veteran city Firefighter John "JR" Gaudet will go to prison under a plea deal that was finalized today.
NORTH SIDE SHOOTING: Binghamton police detained at least one person following a Saturday afternoon incident in which a gunshot struck a home. The story from WNBF News: wnbf.com/binghamton-p...
SECURING THE SCENE: Police officers and detectives began to investigate Saturday afternoon's shooting on Binghamton's North Side. Details from WNBF News: wnbf.com/binghamton-p...
SEEKING SHOOTING SUSPECTS: Binghamton police officers converged on a city neighborhood after a house was hit by a gunshot. Read the latest from WNBF News: wnbf.com/binghamton-p...
BINGHAMTON SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: Residents of a city neighborhood were enjoying the warm spring afternoon the day before Easter when they heard several gun shots. At least one of the shots struck a house.
50 YEARS AGO: Syracuse gets a new head basketball coach as reported by the Press & Sun-Bulletin.
HE WON'T MOVE: The eight-foot-tall George F. Johnson statue has been standing over East Main Street in Endicott. It was to be hauled off for a restoration project but that plan has been changed.
"AFFORDABLE" APARTMENT COMPLEX: Soil samples now are being collected from the site of a proposed 288-unit housing project in Binghamton.
SIGNS OF PROGRESS: The $11 million makeover of Endicott's Washington Avenue may be completed. But work has just resumed on the village's long-awaited Art Park on The Avenue.
A BLEAK SIGHT: The historic IBM Country Club complex on Watson Boulevard east of Endicott was demolished years ago to make way for a big apartment project. That idea was scrapped and now there are no new plans to redevelop the town of Union property.
SHOCK AND AWE: This is what journalists fear when legendary news organizations are sold to owners who don't care about original reporting.
SAVE THE MUSSELS: Broome County may start relocating the endangered species that has delayed demolition of a rusting abandoned bridge over the Susquehanna River. tsq.link/1fb4b3bd
MORE FIREWORKS AHEAD: The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have scheduled three fireworks shows this month, including one after next Tuesday's home opener. City council approved the events despite noise and health concerns expressed by some residents.
NO FLYING CARS! But we have just checked out a new Binghamton establishment that has come up with a unique way to deliver your drink.
TIME TO RELAX: Dave Nicosia, meteorologist-in-charge at the Binghamton National Weather Service office, has wrapped up what he describes as "a great career."
THAT... WAS CBS! A radio and television news operation filled with dedicated journalists like Daniel Schorr. 50 years ago, they knew their bosses (and usually company owners) would support them in tough times. This AP story appeared in The Evening Press in Binghamton, New York.
TODAY IS MONDAY: But I don't care!
TWO KMART TALES: The closed Binghamton location is a Dead Store Standing but Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said developers now are considering doing something with the old Endicott store.
THE BINGHAMTON PROTEST: Despite the blustery conditions, a "No Kings" demonstration drew a large crowd to the Broome County Courthouse.
"FREE PRESS" SUPPORT: Saturday on Court Street in Binghamton, New York.
A "NEW" FORMAT: 50 years ago today, a redesigned Evening Press debuted. Six columns instead of eight. I was pleased and honored to deliver that beautiful newspaper to customers on East Main Street in Endicott. 🗞📰
BINGHAMTON'S GRAFFITI BLOCK: 50 years ago, the government supported freedom of speech at the Federal Building in Binghamton, New York. This photo appeared in The Evening Press on March 29, 1976.