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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
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Real Heroes Breakfast honors community members for their bravery
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A moving tribute to real life heroism was held in downtown Binghamton Wednesday morning. The Red Cross held its annual Real Heroes Breakfast at the DoubleTree Hotel. 26 individuals were honored for their acts of heroism in a variety of categories. Four teenagers received the Good Neighbor Award for their efforts to save the life of AJ Presto, a Chenango Valley student who suffered a significant injury diving into a pool last June. Three of the four students utilized the Red Cross training they had received as lifeguards. Ally Zaverton says she feels blessed that she was able to use her training. 'It can be life saving. Me, Fin and Gabe are all lifeguards for numerous years. It's always essential. I really think that was a big part of how the outcome turned,' said Zaverton. 'We were all just trying to help out a friend. It's an absolute honor to be recognized for something like that, but in the end, it was all just for our friend,' said Gabe Tallant. 'This is all just people coming together for A.J. Honestly, everyone loves him, he's very loved, we all love him. To say that we started it, no, everyone coming together and supporting A.J., that's all A.J,' said Fin Dollaway. 'It's definitely an amazing feeling. It definitely feels like the community really came together for this event. It really is inspiring looking around seeing all of the people around giving support to each other, support to the causes,' said Joe Paugh. Presto was on hand to watch his friends receive the honor. Awards were also given out in the categories of fire rescue, animal rescue, good Samaritan adult and good Samaritan youth, workplace safety, blood donor, medical, lifeline, law enforcement, education, and military. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Science
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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.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Preparations underway for Designer Show House at Kilmer Mansion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – One of Greater Binghamton's most iconic estates is currently undergoing a one-of-a-kind transformation. Preparations for the Junior League of Binghamton's latest fundraiser are happening at Kilmer Mansion. The organization is hosting a Designer Show House at the mansion. Local designers and decorators are restoring the mansion, re-imagining what it would look like if the Kilmers still lived there. Some upgrades include carpeting, lighting, painting, and more. The mansion will be staged for the event, which will take place from June 3 to June 17. Show House Marketing Chair and Junior League Member Christina Olevano says the results will be unlike anything you've seen before. 'Whether you've been to the Kilmer Mansion and you've toured it before, like myself, or whether this would be your first time going through, it's just super exciting. It is going to be really a show,' said Olevano. Olevano says the permanent changes will help preserve and sustain the mansion for years to come. Funds raised during the Designer Show House will go to purchasing a food recovery and prepared meals truck for CHOW. There will be guided, private, and open house tours as well as several special events during the showcase. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and learn more, visit 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.
