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07-03-2025
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Binghamton Police investigating alleged self-inflicted shooting
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Police Department is investigating an alleged self-inflicted shooting that took place Friday morning. At approximately 11:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Robinson Street and Garden Avenue in the City of Binghamton for a report of a man with a gunshot wound to his hand. Upon arrival, officers located a 53-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his left hand. An investigation was conducted at the scene. It was determined that the man was allegedly attempting to unload a firearm inside of a private residence when he sustained the self-inflicted injury. The individual was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment. His injuries are considered non-life threatening. This remains an active investigation. The Binghamton Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at (607)772-7080. Binghamton veteran receives new roof from The Impact Project Tri-Cities Opera celebrates 75 years with Broadway tribute Super Cooper continues to save the day at 6th annual Cooperpalooza Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center New York sues U.S. Education Department over $600m in cuts as feds slash $400m more for Columbia University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Binghamton veteran receives new roof from The Impact Project
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Marine Corps veteran who was at risk of losing his home is getting a new roof over his head thanks to a local faith-based organization. The Impact Project organized a project to replace the roof on Ron Torres's home on Clinton Street in Binghamton. The Impact Project provides needed home repairs for people who can't afford them, with a special focus on the elderly, disabled and veterans. This is their eighth project so far this year, and 241st since its creation in 2004. Torres, who lives in the house with his daughter and two grandchildren, says the roof started leaking about two years ago and had gotten steadily worse. He says The Impact project literally saved his house. 'The property was close to being condemned because we were having issues with the roof caving in probably and we had water coming into the house. Quite a bit of it. The place was deteriorating fast. This came out of the blue and came just in time,' said Torres. The Impact Project surprised Torres with a visit from a fellow Marine in full dress uniform who saluted him for his service and presented him with a Bible. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar also stopped by to express his support. Impact Project Founder Jim Willard says First Choice Roofing is doing the job at a steep discount and many others have offered money or discounted goods so that there's no cost to Torres. 'It shows the true heart of the Southern Tier. The businesses and the people living here, what it means to them, coming together. It's very special,' said Willard. Willard says the other contributors were Botnick Chevrolet, Lowes in Vestal, Bert Adams Disposal and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Binghamton veteran receives new roof from The Impact Project Tri-Cities Opera celebrates 75 years with Broadway tribute Super Cooper continues to save the day at 6th annual Cooperpalooza Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center New York sues U.S. Education Department over $600m in cuts as feds slash $400m more for Columbia University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – There was a long line inside the Saint Michael's Recreation Center in Binghamton today as a Lenten tradition returned in full force. The orthodox church on Clinton Street hosted its 62nd annual Lenten pirohi sale. Last year, it resumed in person lunches following a multi-year pandemic pause and the crowds appear to have returned to near pre-pandemic levels. Saint Mike's sells both potato and cabbage pirohi for eat-in or take-out. There's also soup and haluske, as well as homemade desserts, crafts and wooden Ukrainian Easter eggs. Susan Fabian grew up in the church and wants to keep the tradition going for future generations. 'I'm a grandmother of two little girls and I want my grandchildren to learn everything there is to learn about our faith, our religion, and the ethnicity as well. So, it is extremely important,' said Fabian. In person lunches continue on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 18. Takeout is also available on Thursdays from 11 to 1 and Fridays from 10 to 4. Binghamton veteran receives new roof from The Impact Project Tri-Cities Opera celebrates 75 years with Broadway tribute Super Cooper continues to save the day at 6th annual Cooperpalooza Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center New York sues U.S. Education Department over $600m in cuts as feds slash $400m more for Columbia University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Super Cooper continues to save the day at 6th annual Cooperpalooza
(WIVT/WBGH) – The legacy of a little boy who touched the hearts of Greater Binghamton continues with a fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer victims this weekend. 4-year-old Cooper Busch died of leukemia in 2018. During his fight with the disease, he captured the attention of the local community with his infectious smile and outgoing personality. That lead to an outpouring of support for his family which decided to keep the momentum going after his passing. The Busch family and friends established the Super Cooper Saves the Day charity, which each year raises about $50,000 to support pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. Its major fundraiser is the annual Cooperpalooza which takes place on Saturday at Touch of Texas on Upper Front Street. 'I can't really put it into words what it's like for the whole entire community to be supporting you like that. There's nothing like it. You can't experience that until you've experienced something truly awful. So, I don't want people to have to experience that. But, in a way, we got to see the best in people because we have been through such a difficult time. So, we just want to make sure that anybody that's going through a difficult time like we went, has the support,' said Super Cooper Saves the Day President Tara Busch. Busch says her organization also funds meals for patients and their families each week at Golisano. Cooperpalooza runs from noon until 4 on Saturday at Touch of Texas. Admission is free and there will be tons of raffle baskets and lots of kid's activities, all set up in a carnival like atmosphere. Binghamton veteran receives new roof from The Impact Project Tri-Cities Opera celebrates 75 years with Broadway tribute Super Cooper continues to save the day at 6th annual Cooperpalooza Lenten tradition returns to Saint Michael's Rec Center New York sues U.S. Education Department over $600m in cuts as feds slash $400m more for Columbia University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
