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Study: NY roads and highways rank 46th in nation
New York's roads rank 46th in the nation in performance and cost-effectiveness, according to Reason Foundation's 19th Annual Highway Report released today. The study ranks each state's Interstate... more

 Comedian and author to speak at Jewish Federation Annual Meeting
Stand-up comedian and author Joel Chasnoff will be the featured speaker at the Jewish Federation of Broome County's annual meeting on September 14. Chasnoff is known for his offbeat comedy and has... more

 New Laws For New Drivers VIEW VIDEO
Since she got her license a year and a half ago, many of Chelsy LaForce's friends have relied on her for rides. "A lot of my friends don't have cars or their license yet so I go pick them up,"... more

 Town of Union Sets New Property Owner Regulations VIEW VIDEO
Officials in the Town of Union want to be able to keep track of landlords. So, now they are requiring all rentals to have a local property manager. Town officials discussed the matter at a meeting... more

 Men's Warehouse Collecting Used Suits for Charity VIEW VIDEO
Do you have an old suit you don't wear anymore? This month, you might want to think about donating it to the Men's Warehouse in Vestal. That's where they are collecting new or gently used men's... more

 71 Year Old Lifts 376 Pounds, Wins National Championship VIEW VIDEO
Meet 71 year old Louis Sposato, who, as of Sunday, added one more world record to the 6 he already holds. Lou competed in the 2010 USA power lifting bench nationals in Virginia for men 70 and older.... more

 BU Students Line Up for Drake Tickets VIEW VIDEO
Pre-sale tickets sold out at Binghamton University Wednesday morning as it prepares to welcome one of music's biggest acts to the events center. Students began lining up as early as a quarter to... more

 NY Penn Hearing Delayed VIEW VIDEO
It will be a little longer before the owner of the NY-Penn Trade Center has to answer for possible code violations in the Johnson City structure. A hearing scheduled to address concerns from fire... more

 Mixed Poll Results for Cuomo VIEW VIDEO
He's ahead in the polls, but that doesn't mean voters are confident in Andrew Cuomo's potential performance as governor. A Quinnipiac University poll shows Cis favored two to one over Republican... more

 Advice From an Ace VIEW VIDEO
He's made baseball history, but the message he brought to kids in Binghamton Wednesday is timeless.   James "Mudcat" Grant, one of the famed Black Aces, paid a visit to the Clinton St. Boys and... more

 More Ways to Learn VIEW VIDEO
Local health care professionals will now have more options when it comes to racking up continuing education credits.  The new options are available through a program called Binghamton University... more

 September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month VIEW VIDEO
The beginning of September marks more than the start of school it is also is the beginning of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was joined by an American Cancer Society... more

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Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Larry has had a long career in broadcasting. After earning a degree in English... more

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