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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Free healthcare program available for Broome County residents
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County residents have the opportunity to receive medical, dental, and veterinary care at no cost this summer thanks to members of the US military. A news conference was held recently at SUNY Broome to announce the Healthy Broome initiative, coming to the community college from August 11 to the 20. The no-cost healthcare is courtesy of the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training program. Between 120 and 140 members of the Navy, the Air Force National Guard and Army Reserves will provide services on a first-come, first-served basis inside the college's Ice Center. Medical care can include health exams, school and youth sports physicals, health education, occupational and physical therapy, and behavioral health screenings. The United Way is helping to coordinate volunteers to assist with the mission. Director of Community Relations and Development at the United Way Sadie Purdy says her organization sees firsthand the sort of financial struggles people are facing. 'We hear from families who are struggling just to meet their most basic needs. Many have to choose between paying a bill and putting food on the table for their families. Often times, this causes medical and dental care to get overshadowed by the other critical needs that they must address each and every day,' said Purdy. Other services available will include dental exams, tooth extractions, and basic oral hygiene, plus eye exams and eyeglasses produced within 24 hours. There will also be veterinary exams available for dogs and cats. The county is looking to arrange transportation to and from the clinics using BC Transit. For more information on the program, go to Southern Tier Land Conservancy acquires 117 acres of land in the Town of Lisle Deposit boy gets bedroom makeover thanks to A Room to Heal Free healthcare program available for Broome County residents Town of Union man arrested after drug and weapons bust Binghamton woman arrested after multi-state reckless driving incident Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Healthy Broome' offering free medical services to Broome County residents
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County residents will soon be able to take care of their medical needs at no cost while helping students gain vital real-world training. Broome County, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Military's Reserve Forces, recently announced its newest program, Healthy Broome. Healthy Broome is an initiative through the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program that offers medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary services at no cost to residents. Services will be available from August 11 to August 20 at SUNY Broome Community College's Ice Center. Services are available to any individual or pet in need at no cost, with no insurance required. Services are offered on a walk-in basis and are first-come, first-served each day. 'Healthy Broome is an incredible opportunity to bring quality health services directly to thepeople of our community, at no cost,' said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. 'Thispartnership with the Department of Defense allows us to meet critical needs for residents whilehelping our military personnel gain vital real-world training.' 'We are honored to host the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) at SUNY Broome this summer, providing vital support to our community while offering our Student Village as a home base for the dedicated service members participating in Healthy Broome,' said SUNY Broome President Dr. Tony Hawkins. More information as well as service descriptions, can be found at Buffet Star forced to close after SUV smashes through building Rite Aid customer deadline for returns, rewards 'approaching fast' amid bankruptcy Tioga Downs salutes veterans with annual benefit concert 'Healthy Broome' offering free medical services to Broome County residents U.S. and China announce deal to cut tariffs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
