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A major winter storm dumped significant snow across the Southern Tier, prompting travel advisories, state of emergency declarations, and school closures. Binghamton saw about 13 inches, with nearby towns ranging from 11 to 12 inches. Forecasters expect cold temperatures to persist (teens, then low 20s) through the week, as Gov. Hochul described an Arctic siege over New York.
Syracuse basketball begins its 2025-26 season with a home game against Binghamton, marking a critical year under coach Adrian Autry, who aims to return the team to the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing previous season.
The northern lights, caused by solar flares and geomagnetic activity, may be visible in the U.S. again soon, but Binghamton is unlikely to see them this week. Meteorologist Michael Kistner notes a 25% chance of a solar flare in the next 48 hours, but it would need to produce a coronal mass ejection to create an aurora. Future opportunities to see the northern lights in New York may arise as the solar cycle continues.
David Grant Ames, 70, of Binghamton, passed away after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, son, grandchildren, and sister, and was pre-deceased by his parents and first wife. Known for his love of music, the beach, and the New York Yankees, he was cherished for his warmth, kindness, and infectious smile. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date, and donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a cancer research facility of choice.
A woman from Binghamton, New York, has won $1 million from a Powerball second prize by matching the first five numbers in the July 19 drawing. Joanne Jeske received a lump sum payment of $651,000 after withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at Sliders Food Market in the Town of Clayton, NY.
DICK'S Sporting Goods celebrates its 75th anniversary with the grand opening of the largest DICK'S House of Sport in Johnson City, featuring five different entertainment experiences, including a football field, batting cages, golfing simulator, rock wall, and an ice rink in the winter. Exclusive to this location are the heritage shop, showcasing vintage apparel and a timeline of the company's history, and the golf lounge filled with memorabilia. Customers lined up early for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, excited about the community's involvement in this new sports destination.