🌱 Why Binghamton’s former mayor wants to shake up the sheriff’s office

Morning Binghamton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Binghamton’s former mayor wants to shake up the sheriff’s office
• How you can help decide the future of Binghamton Plaza
• How will Binghamton’s new underage drinking crackdown change your next night out?

Also on today's calendar: NYS Baroque and 5 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Binghamton or nearby? Post it to the Binghamton calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler with rain at times, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
• Thursday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 47.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Why former Binghamton mayor is planning to run for Broome County sheriff (pressconnects.com) — A former Binghamton mayor is jumping into the Broome County sheriff’s race, arguing the jail is too large, too costly, and too tied to federal immigration detention. Matt Ryan is challenging incumbent Sheriff Fred Akshar, criticizing his budget priorities and ICE partnership while promising more investment in youth programs and crime prevention if elected.
   

2. Binghamton Plaza redevelopment begins with public engagement period (pressconnects.com) — Redevelopment of Binghamton Plaza is finally moving forward, and residents are being invited to help shape what replaces the long-struggling site. With the city now owning the property, pre-demolition work, environmental testing, and a public engagement process are underway, including two input periods this year and a new website where neighbors can track progress and share ideas.
   

3. Police crackdown on underage drinking in Downtown Binghamton (wbng.com) — Binghamton Police are stepping up enforcement against underage drinking in downtown bars after more complaints involving local high school and university students. City officials say compliance checks and closer cooperation with bar owners aim to deter fake IDs and illegal alcohol sales. Residents and students should expect stricter ID checks and potential penalties for violations.
   

4. Local church renovates food pantry (binghamtonhomepage.com) — A Binghamton church on Vestal Avenue has expanded its food pantry with new refrigerators, shelving, and nutrition signage, funded by a Broome County Health Department grant. The pantry, aimed at offering healthier choices to residents with limited options, is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from noon to 2 p.m.
   

5. Nicosia Retires From Binghamton National Weather Service Office (wnbf.com) — Binghamton-area residents are losing a familiar weather voice as Dave Nicosia retires from leading the National Weather Service office at the Greater Binghamton Airport after nearly 35 years. Nicosia, who joined the Binghamton office in 1999 and became meteorologist-in-charge in 2021, reflected fondly on his long career serving the region.
   

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📸 Around Binghamton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Binghamton

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Friday April 3

• First Friday
  Phelps Mansion Museum , 191 Court St , Binghamton
  6:00 pm
• Planetarium + Craft | Big Bird's Big Adventure: One World, One Sky
  Link Planetarium , 30 Front Street , Binghamton
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 4

• Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop
  Cutler Botanic Garden , 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton
  8:00 am
• Lunch with the Easter Bunny
  Phelps Mansion Museum , 191 Court St , Binghamton
  1:00 pm

Tuesday April 7

• 4-H Spark Club: SweeTrees Maple
  Cutler Botanic Garden , 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton
  6:30 am

Wednesday April 8

• Lunch with Tom - Hellbender
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County , 840 Upper Front St #2 , Binghamton
  8:00 am

Sunday April 12

• NYS Baroque
  Phelps Mansion Museum , 191 Court St , Binghamton
  3:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• LA TRAVIATA - An Opera by Verdi
  Broome County Forum Theatre , 236 Washington St , Binghamton
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 1

• 4-H Spark Club: Intro to the Wildlife Habitat Education Program
  Cutler Botanic Garden , 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton
  1:30 pm

Friday April 3

• Planetarium + Craft | Big Bird's Big Adventure: One World, One Sky
  Link Planetarium , 30 Front Street , Binghamton
  6:00 pm
• First Friday
  Phelps Mansion Museum , 191 Court St , Binghamton
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 4

• Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop
  Cutler Botanic Garden , 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can chickens and turkeys replace lawn mowers?
  NY farmer to find out Caleb Scott spent years convincing folks that his pigs and sheep do a better job clearing the land beneath solar panels than… (Nextdoor Westside District 2)
• How One Man Raised and Released an Orphaned Otter
  Man who raised and released an orphaned otter films her swimming to his kayak for cuddles Leya’s bond with her human rescuer is so beautiful. https:… (Nextdoor Westside District 2)

• TAD PGS, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler in Binghamton. Apply here.
• Bose Corporation posted a job opening for Production Assembler: Final Assembly in Binghamton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Binghamton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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