“It is an irreplaceable asset and one of the few remaining downtown department stores in America,” Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said.

The city council voted to increase the bond ordinance from $2.75 million to $7.25 million, to pay for repairs and upgrades to handle flooding and drainage issues at the stadium.

The rate agreement will amount to an increase of approximately 24% in costs for NYSEG electric customers, spread out over three years. The utilities say the average residential customer will see an increase of around $10 per month the first year, starting next month.

The program helps local nonprofits and municipalities with projects to support the community. Grant amounts range from $1,200 to $30,000.

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said the $99.4 million budget will include investments in housing, public safety and infrastructure.

The funds will go toward projects ranging from new air conditioning systems to improved community spaces and accessibility features.

Earlier this year, a lower court tossed out the district maps for the Broome County legislature.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new strategy to bolster the state’s cybersecurity Wednesday.

The car share may have to start selling off its 30-vehicle fleet.

The new headquarters will feature straw insulation, heat pumps and solar panel arrays meant to achieve net-zero energy usage on the premises.