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BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY AWARDED $1 MILLION FOR NANOFABRICATION LAB EQUIPMENT: https://www.cnybj.com/binghamton-uni...lab-equipment/

Binghamton welcomes thousands of travelers for the eclipse: https://www.wbng.com/2024/04/09/bing...elers-eclipse/

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NEW ENERGY NEW YORK SELECTS FINALISTS FOR BATTERY-STARTUP ACCELERATOR: https://www.cnybj.com/new-energy-new...p-accelerator/

Farm to table: Grown in Broome website connects farmers to Broome County consumers: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...PS-E-NLETTER11

Binghamton-Based Battery Company Wins $65,000 Grant: https://www.wicz.com/story/50698631/...lar65000-grant

Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.2 Million for Binghamton University to Train and Recruit STEM Teachers: https://www.wicz.com/story/50691550/...-stem-teachers

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Events coming up: from Around the Tiers on WBNG: https://www.wbng.com/business/around-the-tiers/

https://visitbinghamton.org/events/

https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/c...ty-calendar/#/

BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES SOLD TO NYC FIRM THAT OPERATES MINOR-LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAMS: https://www.cnybj.com/binghamton-rum...d-to-nyc-firm/
More: https://sports.yahoo.com/binghamton-...aseball%20(MLB).

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Oral arguments heard in Binghamton Plaza court battle: https://www.wbng.com/2024/04/29/oral...-court-battle/

Recent interviews from Around the Tiers on WBNG: https://www.wbng.com/business/around-the-tiers/

'The Voice' singer Alyssa Crosby wants to share the spotlight in Binghamton this summer: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...PS-E-NLETTER11

Markets of Broome tool will brings together five local farmers markets in Broome County: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...s/73472937007/

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$100,000 awarded to youth employment program ‘Grow Binghamton’: https://www.wbng.com/2024/05/01/1000...ow-binghamton/

Advance funding opens door for Binghamton elementary school renovations: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce...mentary-school

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Some more events coming up in the area from Around the Tiers on WBNG: https://www.wbng.com/business/around-the-tiers/

More: https://visitbinghamton.org/events/

https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/c...ty-calendar/#/

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Broome County shares Waterfront Revitalization Strategy, new plans for municipalities: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...PS-E-NLETTER11

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From Mexico to the U.S.: Binghamton graduate lives family dream: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce...e-family-dream

From Around the Tiers on WBNG: https://www.wbng.com/business/around-the-tiers/

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‘iA’ cuts the ribbon on new Binghamton First Ward headquarters: https://www.wbng.com/2024/05/08/ia-c...-headquarters/

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Ross Park Zoo to receive $150,000 for renovations, ADA compliancy: https://www.wbng.com/2024/05/09/ross...da-compliancy/

More about one of the oldest zoos in the country(5th oldest): https://rossparkzoo.org/

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What kind of house will $189,000 get you in Broome County? We checked: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...PS-E-NLETTER11

"As of this April, the median price for a home in Broome County is $189,450 — more than a 10% increase from March.

While this short-term rise may give some pause, it is just over 17% lower than last year, when the median home list price was $229,000.

Here are three homes for sale in Broome County in the median price range. It is possible one or more could have been sold or taken off market by the time of publication. All houses listed use information from realtor.com.

If you're a potential homebuyer or simply interested in learning more about the housing market in the Binghamton area, our comprehensive real estate transactions database allows you to discover more property prices and details right in your neighborhood."

39 Haendel St., Binghamton: Listed at $185,000, annual taxes at $3226
Photo: https://www.pressconnects.com/gcdn/a...pjpg&auto=webp

Built in 1930, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,550 square-foot-home features a covered porch and a large backyard in a 7,500-square-foot lot.

The house has new furnishings, bedrooms with new paint and flooring and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. According to the listing, the house has a new boiler and roof, and features two extra rooms in the basement.
Street view of the home on the city's West Side: https://www.google.com/maps/place/39...rjmf?entry=ttu

24 Newman Ave., Binghamton: Listed at $189,000, annual taxes $5014
Photo: https://www.pressconnects.com/gcdn/a...pjpg&auto=webp

This four-bedroom, one-bathroom, 1376-square-foot Binghamton home was built in 1936.

The home, which is located on a .45 acre lot, has two detached garages which can hold up to four vehicles. The home features a fenced back yard, a large side yard and a long paved driveway for off-street parking.

Two of the bedrooms in the home have walk-in closets, and it also comes with a fireplace.
A nearby street view(one of the home isn't available), which is actually in the hamlet of Chenango Bridge in the town of Chenango/Chenango Valley SD north of Binghamton: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.1691...8192?entry=ttu

947 Zeggert Road, Endicott: Listed at $190,000, annual taxes $5760
Photo: https://www.pressconnects.com/gcdn/a...pjpg&auto=webp

This 1970 single family home features a two-car garage and a yard in a third-of-an-acre lot.

According to the property details section on realtor.com, the 1,729-square-foot house needs some updates and repairs, but comes with a remodeled bath, 2022 refrigerator and a 2022 furnace and air conditioning system.

The house includes three bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms and an outside deck."

A street view of the home, which is in the West Corners community just outside of the village: https://www.google.com/maps/place/94...dj_g?entry=ttu

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Free veterans tickets, 'Happy Gilmore' actor appearance: Rumble Ponies 2024 promotions: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...PS-E-NLETTER11

"With the 2024 season in full swing and under new ownership, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies are debuting specialty jerseys, highlighting local businesses and offering free tickets for some fans.

Earlier this month, the Rumble Ponies, in association with Broome County, announced local veterans would be receiving complimentary tickets to games this season.

Here are some of the other upcoming promotions being offered by the Mets' Southern Tier Double A team this season.

Free tickets for veterans at Rumble Ponies games

Active or retired military veterans will receive four reserved grandstand tickets to any home game for the 2024 regular season.

In order to receive these tickets, veterans must go to the box office in Mirabito Stadium the morning of a game. In addition, veterans can join players on the field during the national anthem thanks to the Field of Valor promotion.

'Happy Gilmore' star among 2024 Rumble Ponies celebrity appearances
Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 29 - Ed's Live Dinosaurs

This summer, the Rumble Ponies will have not one, but two dinosaur-themed nights. The night will feature Ed and his dinosaur expert friends wrangling their animatronic dinosaurs, as well as a dinosaur hatching during the game.

Friday, Aug. 16 - Christopher McDonald

In August, fans will have the opportunity to meet Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the 1996 film, "Happy Gilmore." The event coincides with a special Tee Time Golf Night at the ballpark.

Bring your dog to the ballpark, other upcoming promotions
Friday, June 14 - Binghamton Creatures Night + Miller Auto Team Fireworks

On Friday, June 14, the Rumble Ponies will transform into the Binghamton Creatures in an ode to Rod Serling, Binghamton native and creator of the Twilight Zone. The night will features players in special jerseys and hats, and jerseys will be auctioned off after the game to help a local nonprofit. The night will also feature fireworks, sponsored by Miller Auto Team.

Sunday, June 16 - Binghamton Mets Day

For the first time since 2016, the Binghamton Mets will return to Mirabito Stadium. Players will don newly designed Binghamton Mets jerseys, and the Rumble Ponies will give away a double bobblehead featuring 2023 Rumble Ponies player and Mets prospect Luisangel Acuna and Ronald Acuna Sr., who played for the Binghamton Mets in 2002.

The Binghamton Mets will then return to the field for the last weekend of the season in September.

Saturday, August 17 - Night of the Grumble Pugs

For the night of Aug. 17, the Rumble Ponies will transform into the Grumble Pugs to honor Marvin, Rumble Ponies President David Sobotka's pug. The team will don special jerseys and hats and throw Marvin a special birthday party before the game. Fans will be able to bring their dogs to the game for free, thanks to a special Bark in the Park promotion.

Weekly promotions

Outside of these upcoming promotions, the Rumble Ponies have recurring promotions every week.

Tuesdays: Twofer Tuesday - all domestic draft beers and fountain sodas are buy one, get one free.

Wednesday: We Care Wednesday - For every Wednesday home game, the Rumble Ponies partner with a different 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which receive a first pitch, the chance to talk on the field ahead of the game and the proceeds of that week's 50/50 raffle.

Thursday: "Thursty" Thursday - 2-for-1 pricing on all domestic draft beers during the game.

Friday: Miller Auto Team Fireworks - On Fridays, fireworks light up the sky in downtown Binghamton thanks to fireworks at Mirabito Stadium.

Saturday: 607 Saturdays - Each week, a different local community will be highlighted, with different businesses, leaders and community members involvement.

Sunday: Kids Eat Free - all children 12 and under will receive a voucher for a hotdog and soda."

Team website: https://www.milb.com/binghamton