We recently moved and my daughter loved sea otters. I'm wondering if river otters can be found with any reliability around here?

Can someone please explain to me like I'm 5 how alternate side parking works? I am in City of Binghamton if that matters

I can park anywhere after 5, correct? What are the specific hours, or is it one side for 24 hours?

Just trying to find a pet friendly hotel while I get my heat fixed in my apartment

It needs a cleaning and de-pilling

I’m a Binghamton-born, southern-raised hometown boy who wants to introduce Spiedies to my town of Richmond. What bread should I source for my pop-up? I want to source the best bread for it. Have my family’s marinade recipe, so don’t need that. Just want bread recommendations.

I just read a story about a 95 yr old lady who was kept waiting in the cold with a broken hip for 5 hours. That made me think about our aging population, compounded by the loneliness epidemic many are experiencing.

What are the wait times for ambulances/first responders? What about E.R. wait times?

I suppose this is good to know info if/when its needed

https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/broome-county/sheriffs-office-investigating-hit-and-run-in-town-of-chenango/

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a hit and run accident in the Town of Chenango.

On November 27 at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the area of 1388 River Road, a car struck a pedestrian. There is no information about the individual that was struck.

Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone with information or home security camera footage from the accident. The vehicle involved is believed to be a black sedan with damage to its front passenger side. The make and model are unknown.

If you have any information related to the incident, contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at (607)778-1196.

I'm aware of the upcoming Holiday Artisan Market at CCE on Upper Front Street. https://ccebroomecounty.com/events/2024/12/05/holiday-artisan-market

But is anyone aware of any other upcoming holiday markets or crafts shows in Binghamton / Broome County? Thanks in advance!

https://www.wbng.com/2024/11/29/woman-charged-firing-warning-shot-toward-dot-worker/

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman who fired a warning shot toward a DOT worker on Nov. 25.

The Sheriff’s Office said Jennifer L. Warner, 42, of Port Crane is facing a felony charge of criminal possession of a weapon. She is also facing misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment, menacing and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Deputies responded to New York State Route 7B around 11 a.m. for a report of shots fired.

The office said a member of the New York State Department of Transportation called 911. He was working on clearing brush on State property with a Bobcat machine we heard the gunshot and saw Warner pointing a shotgun at him.

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Hi all, we have some very nice high quality business suits that are no longer of use to our father. We’ve heard that there are organizations that loan, rent out, or donate suits to people going for job interviews etc but are not familiar with what’s in the area. Is there anything like that in the greater Binghamton area? Thank you!

Does anyone know if any liquor stores/ grocery stores are open on thanksgiving in the Binghamton/ JC area? I woke up and immediately remember I forgot to grab a couple things

Anyone know what’s going on with this L Danvers girl? I’m old and out of the loop and don’t want to stir anything up. Hoping she is ok and gets some help!

Hi moving to an apartment in the Johnson city area from Long Island. I have three kids, two 5yo will be going kindergarten and one 3 yo who needs special education services/ speech therapy to be specific. How is the school district in terms of those services. Any information will be really helpful. TIA

https://www.wbng.com/2024/11/27/festival-lights-hold-largest-fireworks-show/

The Broome County Festival of Lights will hold a firework show on Nov. 29.

Organizers of the Festival of Lights at Otsiningo Park in the Town of Dickinson said the lights in the sky will match the lights of the displays on the ground.

At 7 p.m., the fireworks will light up the night for a half hour. It is expected to be a long show with big fireworks.

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Join us for an evening of mini painting! We have a wide variety of characters to choose from. Though intended for use in an RPG setting, minis are fun to paint just because. All supplies are provided, all skill levels are welcome. See photos for examples of painted minis from previous sessions. This is an event for age 16+. Registration is required; click here to register online.

Hey I was wondering if anyone knew of any places around Bing where there’s good land to practice “survival” camping. My friends and I want to start testing out or knowledge on weekends and don’t really know of any (public) land or anything. Thanks in advance (:

https://www.wbng.com/2024/11/26/y-w-c-as-intergenerational-campus-project-aims-affordable-housing-childcare/

The Intergenerational Campus Project will provide 68 affordable housing units-- with an adjacent childcare center in downtown Binghamton, increasing the organization’s capacity.

“We’re waiting right now for our last large New York state grant from the division of housing and community renewal on low-income housing tax credits,” Coppens said. “We should hear in December or January that we were successful with that application and then we will begin with the groundbreaking.”

The Y-W-C-A hopes to open its new campus around the end of 2026.

There was reportedly a "Mothman sighting" in Binghamton in 1975. Despite research, I have not been able to locate any news article or anything in archives to corroborate this claim. The question is not about the belief in the supernatural but if there is any documentation citing this occurrence. Does anyone have any information? Just plain curious. Thanks!

We are so excited for The Beloved Communty's Thanksgiving Gobbler at the end of this month! Help us achieve our goal to serve DOUBLE the meals than our previous
Easter Feaster event to our Binghamton neighbors 🍽️🦃🥕🥧

Link to donate: www.givebutter.com/tbcthanksgiving

You can also contribute by sharing this post and coming out to the Gobbler on Saturday November 30th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton - UUCB!

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I grew up in Binghamton but moved away. I always get Brozettis, Rossis, Nirchis, and NY Pizzeria when I’m there. This will be might first time back in 4 years. Are there any new places in the last 5 years worth checking out? My mother mentioned a place on Leroy Street worth checking out.

Funny enough I live outside of Fort Worth, TX and we have a “Buffalo Bros” pizza place and it’s great. There are also speedies in Deep Ellum (Dallas).