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FIVE YEARS AGO: The National Weather Service posted a Winter Storm Warning for the Binghamton area. The forecast predicted 12 to 20 inches of snow for Broome and Tioga counties.
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
HARVEY STENGER HONORED: A street that runs through the Binghamton University Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City now bears his name.
Johnson City Honors Retired Binghamton University President
The village board renamed a street that runs through the Health Sciences Campus in honor of Harvey Stenger.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A MODIFIED WET-DOWN: Members of neighboring volunteer fire companies were on hand in Chenango Bridge to celebrate the return of the refurbished Engine 39. But they didn't do the traditional spraying of water from their firetrucks because of the subfreezing temperature.
December 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
BINGHAMTON BUILDING CONVERSION: Developers are planning to turn a downtown office site into a residential complex.
Big Changes Ahead for Binghamton Office Building
Developers are finalizing plans to convert a downtown Binghamton building into an apartment complex.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
THE PUSH-IN: A special ceremony Monday evening as the community celebrated the return to service of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company's newly-refurbished Engine 39.
December 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
PARKING GARAGE CONFUSION: A newly-installed sign at the facility next to Boscov's in downtown Binghamton was supposed to clear things up.
Inaccurate Info on Binghamton Parking Garage Sign
Downtown shoppers are expressing more confusion over the short-term parking section at the garage next door to Boscov's.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
BROOME JAIL PRECAUTIONS: Health department officials say multiple cases of latent tuberculosis infection were detected in testing of inmates and staff. The condition shows no symptoms and can't be spread to others.
Broome County Jail Health Precautions in Place After Inmate Hospitalization
County officials say tests of Broome County jail inmates and staff detected instances of latent TB infection which can't be spread to other people.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
WNBF MORNING SHOW: Ted Baer became the host 50 years ago today. 📻
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
FIRST LOOK INSIDE: We checked out the $20 million project to transform the century-old Johnson City High School into dozens of apartments and space for a Broome-Tioga BOCES nursing program.
Major Makeover for Old Johnson City High School
The century-old former high school in Johnson City is being transformed into apartments and more in a $20 million project.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A MOVING SALE: A pastor has advised members of a Johnson City church that United Health Services is planning to buy the property across the street from Wilson Medical Center.
UHS Preparing to Buy Historic Johnson City Church
A Johnson City church has announced it will hold a "Moving Sale" this weekend.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A FIRST LOOK: The protective shelter for Binghamton's century-old Ross Park carousel is nearing completion. Watch the "chilling" video and read this WNBF News story for details: wnbf.com/binghamton-r...
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
ROSS PARK CAROUSEL: A beautiful protective shelter for the 105-year-old merry-go-round at Ross Park in Binghamton is nearing completion.
A Beautiful Shelter for Ross Park's Carousel
The $2.1 million carousel restoration park at Ross Park in Binghamton is nearing completion.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
NEW HILTON BRAND: The "Spark" hotel on the Vestal Parkway west of Binghamton University has opened its doors.
New Hotel Open on Vestal Parkway
The Spark by Hilton hotel west of the Binghamton University campus has started operating.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
HOLIDAY MAIL RUSH: Good luck if you're in Binghamton, New York!
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
VESTAL POLICE CHIEF: Stace Kintner was interviewed on WNBF Radio on Tuesday morning. Read our story about the transition now underway at the Vestal Police Department: wnbf.com/vestal-polic...
December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
THE BIG CHILL: It's rarely a good thing when Rod Serling's childhood hometown is mentioned on the CBS Evening News!
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December 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
THAT OLD SIGN: Binghamton University workers are removing reminders of the company that had occupied at Vestal Parkway office complex until recently. Watch the video and read this WNBF News story for details: wnbf.com/binghamton-u...
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
FUTURE USES UNKNOWN: Binghamton University has just acquired an abandoned Vestal Parkway office building for $5.5 million. Committees are to be formed to "develop recommendations" for the site.
Binghamton University Workers Busy at Recently-Acquired Vestal Office Building
The university acquired a private office building on the Vestal Parkway for $5.5 million.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
VESTAL RESTAURANT CLOSED: The eatery on the Parkway opened only six months ago. Now the place is dark.
New Vestal Restaurant Shuts Down Just Months After Opening
A Vestal Parkway eatery that opened six months ago now is "permanently closed."
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December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
QUICK QDOBA GLIMPSE: Here's a look inside the soon-to-open restaurant near the Town Square Mall in Vestal. Watch the video and read this WNBF News story for details: wnbf.com/vestal-qdoba...
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
QDOBA MEXICAN EATS: The wait is ALMOST over. We now know the opening date for the new restaurant on the Vestal Parkway.
Revealed: Opening Date for Vestal Parkway Qdoba
The wait is almost over for people who've been looking forward to the Binghamton area's first Qdoba restaurant.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A "SHOCKING" CAUSE: Investigators initially suspected a Johnson City house fire may have been the result of something malicious. After taking a close look, they've ruled the blaze accidental.
Surprising Twist in Johnson City Fire Investigation
Authorities now have determined the cause of a mysterious blaze in a vacant Johnson City house.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
KIRKWOOD POLICE STANDOFF: A man faces felony charges after dozens of guns and drugs were found in a search of his home.
Dozens of Guns Found in Kirkwood Home After Standoff
A man faces weapon and drug charges after he was taken into custody at his residence in the town of Kirkwood.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Johnson City firefighters are working at a home on Burbank Avenue. Minor fire has been extinguished.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
GOING, GOING... (Almost) gone! The long-awaited removal of that old Key Bank in Johnson City got underway as impatient Chick-fil-A fans look forward to the day the drive-up opens. Watch the video and read this WNBF News update for the latest: wnbf.com/chickfila-jo...
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM