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Binghamton firefighters rescue dog from river island
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A golden retriever is safe at home with her family after being rescued from an island in the Susquehanna River. Members of the Binghamton Fire Department gave Winnie a boat ride to shore on Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday morning at about 11:30, a member of the Hatala family was preparing to take the 3-year-old English cream golden retriever for a walk when the dog spotted some Canadian geese and chased after them, crossing their invisible fence. The Hatala's launched a full-scale search near their home on Binghamton's Westside and received reports that Winnie was spotted swimming in the river. After the dog spent Wednesday night on an island in the river, a Binghamton Police drone was able to locate Winnie, and firefighters launched their rescue craft. Winnie and the Hatala family were overjoyed by the reunion, with Winnie wagging her tail before curling up for a long nap. The Hatala's say they plan to take Winnie to visit the fire station with a thank you gift in the near future. Man charged with multiple DWIs after crashing car in Town of Fenton with kids inside Binghamton sentenced to 11.5 years for weapons charges Low Sensory Morning at Animal Adventure allows for calm, quiet visit to the park Police: Waverly man arrested as fugitive out of Pa after attempting to escape police Binghamton firefighters rescue dog from river island Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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Honor JR Gaudet with challenge coin
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An effort to memorialize and pay tribute to fallen Binghamton firefighter John 'JR' Gaudet has been so successful, its organizer is looking to continue it. Brenden Horn is a volunteer firefighter with the Vestal Fire Department who developed a challenge coin to honor Gaudet. Horn says challenge coins are popular with firefighters and other first responders as collector's items or mementos to trade and share. He came up with developing a coin in honor of Gaudet as a fundraiser for his family. Horn originally had 500 produced and sold them all for at least $10 apiece. He says the coins are a small and affordable, yet meaningful way to keep Gaudet's memory alive. He says he made sure to first receive the blessing of the Gaudet family and the Binghamton Fire Department. 'They loved the idea because it was something that is small, but at the same time, it's something that you can hold on to and always have with you. You can use it as a golf ball marker, you can use it for a lot of things. It doesn't have to be just a challenge coin,' said Horn. The coins include Gaudet's badge number, the Binghamton Fire Department logo and the date of his last alarm, February 12, 2025. They cost $10 each, but folks can make additional donations. The first batch brought in $5,500 so Horn is ordering 500 more with the hope of raising $10,000 total. To purchase a coin, visit Broome County Executive reflects on COVID-19 five years later Honor JR Gaudet with challenge coin Guthrie offering mobile maternity services to women in need SUNY Broome students offering affordable dental care Cortland man arrested after hitting a person with a sock filled with rocks Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-03-2025
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Watch: Binghamton Fire Department tribute to JR Gaudet at Parade Day
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton's annual Parade Day had a bittersweet tone to it on Saturday as marchers and parade-goers paused their festivities periodically to honor the life of fallen firefighter J.R. Gaudet. This is video of the Binghamton Fire Department walking in the Saint Patrick's Parade, stopping at the spot at 1 Main Street where Gaudet died on February 12th while battling a raging fire. Members of the fire department honor guard stopped in silence to pay their respects. Mayor Jared Kraham joined Fire Chief Alan Gardiner in leading a procession of Binghamton firefighters who stopped at the site and saluted Gaudet for his sacrifice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-02-2025
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Binghamton St. Patrick's Day Parade is almost here
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – One of Binghamton's biggest events of the year will take to the streets this weekend to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. This Saturday is the first day of March, and the City of Binghamton's annual Saint Patty's Day Parade. Binghamton's Mayor Jared Kraham held a news conference Thursday afternoon alongside the parade's planning committee. The parade itself begins at 1:30 at the corner of Fayette and Court Street and continues down Court Street. The parade route is just about a mile in total. There will be bagpipers, Irish dancers, decorative floats, pipe bands, and after five years, the return of the Avalon String Band from Philadelphia. Kraham says, especially with the recent death of the Binghamton Firefighter, JR Gaudet, the parade brings the community together unlike anything else. Binghamton DPW prepares parade route for Saturday 'When the parade happens this year, and the Binghamton Fire Department are marching through the streets, I want to make sure that every member of our community shows them support, shows them our love, our dedication and lets them know, even though it's been a very dark time, it's been a very difficult time, this community has their back,' said Kraham. There are festivities all day long, including the annual post parade party at Seton Catholic Central. Kraham reiterated that the event is family friendly, and that Binghamton Police will be stationed along the parade route for safety. Click here to find a list of parade day activities compiled by News 34. BU women's basketball coach speaks to students during Black History Month Binghamton St. Patrick's Day Parade is almost here Owego man arrested as fugitive from justice out of PA after chase Binghamton wins $10 million revitalization grant CCE hosting first ever Upcycled Market and Sustainability Event Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Binghamton firefighter JR Gaudet killed in fire. Here's the latest on the investigation
The cause of the fire that killed a Binghamton firefighter on Main Street in Binghamton has still not been determined. In an update late Monday, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham's office said the investigation into the fatal fire that killed 40-year-old Binghamton firefighter John "JR" Gaudet is "continuing," and is being led by fire investigators from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Gaudet, who was an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department, died while fighting the flames at 1 and 3 Main St. on the night of Feb. 12, marking the first line-of-duty death in Binghamton since 2013. LIVE UPDATES: Funeral service held for Binghamton Firefighter JR Gaudet A Funeral Mass for Gaudet will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Binghamton and will be streamed live on YouTube. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City. Binghamton City Hall administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday. Binghamton City Court will be open on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gaudet is survived by his wife and three young children. In the wake of his death, family friends and community organizations have set up fundraisers and local efforts to show their support. Family friend and coworker of Gaudet's wife, Lyndsie Babcock, created a GoFundMe to assist the family. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the fundraiser had raised $271,675. The Syracuse Fire Department also set up a donation fund for Gaudet's family. Donations can be made online through This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Binghamton firefighter death investigation. Here's the latest update
