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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
News 34 going off the air for maintenance
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – WIVT/WBGH will be going off the air at noon for tower and transmitter maintenance. We expect the outage to last approximately two hours. We apologize for the inconvenience. News 34 going off the air for maintenance Tioga County Names New District #5 Legislator SUNY Broome's 'Walk-in Wednesday' empowers adult learners High pressure returns sunshine and hazy skies today Pizza Week 2025: Mario's Pizza in Owego Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SUNY Broome's ‘Walk-in Wednesday' empowers adult learners
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – SUNY Broome is accommodating adult learners as they further their education. SUNY Broome's Admissions Welcome Center is offering extended Walk-in Wednesday hours throughout the summer. New and returning students can stop by the Admissions office any Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to receive assistance. The Admissions Office can help individuals: Get instantly accepted Explore degrees, certificates, and micro credentials Get personalized help with the application Meet one-on-one with admissions counselors Learn about financial aid, flexible scheduling, and career options Free tuition a possibility for adult learners at SUNY community colleges Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced free community college for adult learners. The program, SUNY Reconnect, begins in Fall 2025 and will provide free tuition, fees, books, and supplies to adults aged 25 to 55 without a college degree who pursue an associate's degree in a high-demand field. To be eligible for the program, students must enroll in a high-demand field such as advanced manufacturing, artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering, technology, nursing and allied health fields, green and renewable energy, and pathways to teaching in shortage areas. New or returning students can visit SUNY Broome any Wednesday from now through August 13. The Admissions Welcome Center is located in the Wales building, office #102. News 34 going off the air for maintenance Tioga County Names New District #5 Legislator SUNY Broome's 'Walk-in Wednesday' empowers adult learners High pressure returns sunshine and hazy skies today Pizza Week 2025: Mario's Pizza in Owego Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emkao Foods wins 2025 Binghamton Business Plan Competition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A contest that aims to cultivate entrepreneurship in the Greater Binghamton has named its 2025 winner. Mayor Jared Kraham held a news conference on Monday with the Binghamton Local Development Corporation and SUNY Broome's Entrepreneurial Assistance Program to announce Emkao Foods as the winner of the 15th annual Binghamton Business Plan Competition. The competition awards a $7,000 cash prize and administrative support to the contestant who submits the best plan for developing a business in the City of Binghamton. Emkao Foods is redefining the chocolate industry. It imports, manufactures, and supplies premium cocoa ingredients, sourcing its beans directly from small farms in Cameroon. Its business model focuses on sustainability while working to control quality, reduce costs, and support fair trade. With the cash prize, Emkao plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 73 Griswold Street on the East Side of Binghamton. Annual motorcycle run raising awareness for veteran suicide Emkao Foods wins 2025 Binghamton Business Plan Competition One arrested following Memorial Day stabbing in Binghamton State Police issue over 12K tickets in NY during Memorial Day Weekend Visions Federal Credit Union partners with Emily Mackay Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SUNY Broome students ready to walk the graduation stage
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Hundreds of SUNY Broome students are preparing to move their tassel from one side of their mortar board to the other during graduation this evening. The community college held a Toast to the Tassel event this morning in the cafeteria. Roughly 800 students have earned degrees or certifications this year. Today, students were encouraged to don their cap and gowns and pose for pictures with family. There was also a sparkling juice toast. SUNY Broome President Tony Hawkins says tonight's ceremony will be extra special for him as he finishes his second year at the helm. Hawkins says these graduates started at Broome the same year he did. 'I know many of them. We started together, we explored things together. I couldn't be more excited as I walk around the room and see people who were new when I was new and see the growth and confidence that they've achieved over the last 2 years,' Hawkins said. The graduation ceremony takes place at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena tonight beginning at 6:30. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers reject Tory Lanez new evidence claims Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY Another successful Kick It For Cans kickball tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Local students awarded with Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence
(BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An Afton woman is keeping her parents' legacy alive by awarding local students who excel in math and science. Seniors from high schools in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties were honored for their academic excellence on Tuesday at SUNY Broome. The top students in math and science at each school were given a $1,000 per year scholarship and a medal for their achievement. This is the 24th year of the scholarship, which was established by Francis and Lillian Paul. Francis was an IBM employee who believed everyone should have access to education regardless of their financial circumstances. He passed away in 1996. The awards are given out each year by their daughter, Becky Komorowski. 'My heart is just full of love, and I really wish they were here. I really do. I brought a picture of them, and it's up on the front, and I'm just really proud to be able to speak for my family,' said Komorowski. Komorowski says she hopes the scholarship encourages students to continue doing their best, Students who attend first SUNY Broome will receive the $1,000 scholarship for all four years of college, should they go on to pursue a bachelor's degree. Komorowski says she took the scholarship over from her parents, and her daughter plans to continue handing it out after she is no longer able to. Real Heroes Breakfast honors community members for their bravery UHS receives $3.9 million grant as it continues pursuit of nursing excellence Community prepares for 15th annual Sacred Sites tour NYS awards $86M to arts and culture nonprofits throughout state Local students awarded with Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
