An Endicott building that's been home to several popular restaurants sustained extensive damage in a two-alarm fire The blaze at the former Greek Key Restaurant & Bar at 113 South Nanticoke Avenue was reported around 12:30 a.m The first police officers on the scene observed flames and smoke in the building A second alarm was called in shortly after the first fire department units arrived Several neighboring departments assisted Endicott firefighters in battling the blaze The closed restaurant occupied space on the first floor of the building There are two apartments on the second floor of the structure Endicott fire chief Joseph Griswold said there were no reported injuries He said the building had been vacant for years Griswold told WNBF News the fire appeared to have originated in the bar area of the former restaurant The fire appears to be suspicious in nature because the electric and gas service to the building had been disconnected in 2023 The Greek Key restaurant operated at the site for a short time It was closed after it was cited for violations by the Broome County Health Department in November 2015 Hurricane Rylie's Café occupied the building for a few years before the Greek Key opened it had been home to The Villa and to Augostino's The first restaurant to open at the spot was Augie's which opened in 1947 and operated for a couple of decades Property records indicate the building is owned by Saha Bithi of Endicott WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A close-up look at the fire scene on May 5 Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com or call (607) 545-2250. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter An Endicott building that's been home to several popular restaurants sustained extensive damage in a two-alarm fire.\nRead More BLAZE DAMAGES BUILDING: A two-alarm fire raced through this structure in Endicott. Watch the video and read the WNBF News story for details: https://t.co/kM2fG0Oipr pic.twitter.com/4KkSTjXj4T Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com or call (607) 545-2250. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter Alabama Lane Cake is a sweet concoction of white sponge cake It's the state's official dessert and gets a mention in Harper Lee's classic \"To Kill a Mockingbird.\" - Have positive opinion of: 38%\r\n- Have heard of: 68% this Los Angeles concept has offered a nostalgic 1950s diner experience with classic burgers and hand-spun milkshakes The Johnny Rockets franchise is prominent in shopping malls and tourist areas throughout the U.S. A new café has opened in Endicott where customers can eat and drink while playing board games Alla Board Café moved to the Binghamton area about five years ago to study nursing at Binghamton University Willis stayed in the area and began her career as an emergency room nurse Torn between opening a doggy daycare and a board game café since she believed the concept would be new to the area More: 2025 Binghamton Bridge Run: What to know about race day schedule, parking and traffic "I thought that it's a great idea to bring the community together," Willis said Willis said business has been growing and turning into everything she hoped it would be "it was the first time I had seen all of the tables full It felt like exactly what I wanted to bring to the area." While watching everyone interact and have fun is great Willis said her favorite part of owning the café is getting to know her customers and interacting with the community Alla Board Café currently has reduced hours of operation but Willis said she plans to have regular hours in the near future The menu currently features charcuterie and crudité cups There is a $2.50 cover charge for customers who use the board games For information regarding the café's hours visit Alla Board Café on Facebook or @allaboardcafeny on Instagram as days and hours of operation are posted regularly By Sara KinnearyPublished: May 2025 at 2:42 PM EDT|Updated: 14 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInENDICOTT (WBNG) -- Around midnight on Monday morning several fire departments responded to a building fire in Endicott the fire brought first responders to the former Greek Key restaurant at 113 South Nanticoke Ave Endicott FD reported that the blaze caused responders to request a 2nd alarm The building was not deemed a total loss but it caused significant damage and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Endicott Fire Department and Broome County Fire Investigators Broome County Fire Investigators and Broome County Fire Coordinators assisted at the scene Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/3/2025 7:55:00 PM - The Hawks women's lacrosse team ended its 2025 season on Saturday falling to Endicott College in the Conference of New England (CNE) Championship by a 25-19 final For the latest information on Hartford Athletics follow the Hawks on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting NJ – The New York Giants have selected Coach Michael Carr of Union-Endicott High School in Endicott NY as the High School Flag Football Coach of the Week for week 5 of the 2025 season The High School Flag Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants' continuing effort to support local high school flag football programs Each week during the high school girls flag football season the Giants will select one area high school head coach as the Coach of the Week winner The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment towards promoting youth football developing motivated student-athletes and contributing overall to their community In recognition of Carr's selection as Coach of the Week a $2,000 check from The Giants Foundation will be given to the Union-Endicott High School girls flag football program Carr will also receive a certificate of recognition signed by Giants head coach Brian Daboll and will be honored at a recognition ceremony after the season and at a 2025 Giants preseason home game Coach Carr has served as the Tiger's head coach since the program was created in 2022 and was one of the first seven high school girls flag football programs in Section IV Carr has led his team to a 9-1 start to the season and they have outscored their opponents 212-86 Carr was multi-sport student-athlete and embraced all the lessons he has learned through sports which he now shares with his team of flag football players Watson Elementary School and attributes the success of his students in the classroom and on the football field to the importance of discipline "In my first year as Director of Athletics at Union-Endicott I asked for — and received — permission to begin a Girls Flag Football program The next challenge was finding the right person to lead the program in its inaugural season and continue building it in a way that was competitive Union-Endicott alum and standout student-athlete Mikey Carr immediately came to mind," said Teresa McKinney Director of Athletics at Union-Endicott High School and a strong sense of belonging in every young woman on the team Mikey is constantly looking for ways to grow the program He's volunteered to work with athletic directors and flag football committees to help expand opportunities for girls in the sport Subscribe to Giants Text Alerts to stay up to date on breaking news The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Holmdel High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Yonkers High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Troy High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation will contribute $2,000 to the Northeastern Clinton's flag football program If the NFL didn't work out for Casey Kreiter the long snapper was happy to go teach high school science but that only made him the perfect person to hand out the Educator of the Year Award The Alan Page Community (APC) Award is the highest honor that the NFLPA can bestow upon a player USA Football and Hospital for Special Surgery partner every year to recognize 60 high school students in the Tri-State Area who possess a unique love of football while demonstrating the game's core character values of leadership For her work as the founder of Project Kind which addresses immediate needs for individuals experiencing homelessness and empowers them by providing the love and support they need DePaul has been named the New York Giants 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker Five Members of the New York State Association of Certified Football Officials named to November's Crew of the Month In recognition of Coach Ingram's selection as Coach of the Week a $4,000 check will be granted to the school's football program from The Giants Foundation and Gatorade The award recognizes NFL players for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field Work continues at the Vestal-Endicott Bridge where repairs are expected to be completed by May 2 The Vestal-Endicott Bridge is closed for repairs to the north side approach and walkway The bridge will be open for cars and pedestrians starting at 5 p.m The repairs were originally announced in an April 22 press release from the Broome County Department of Public Works More: Endicott, Vestal house listings: What's on the market in 2025 Motorists looking to cross the Susquehanna River still have access to the state Route 26 bridge which connects the two municipalities and is located just over 1 mile east of the Vestal-Endicott bridge the median home in Broome County was listed for $198,500 The demand for homes in the Binghamton metro area, which includes Endicott and Vestal, is high, with NYdatabases scoring the city at 94.9 while supply is drastically lower at 38.8 — an issue local leaders have sought to address for years the median length a house stays on the market is 69 days which has largely remained constant over the past year president of the Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors median price increases are part of a trend that has affected the area since the COVID-19 pandemic An increase in out-of-town buyers and investors looking to move from regions with more expensive real estate housing stock is now increasing on a daily basis opening competition to local homebuyers and an influx of investors eyeing properties to flip or use as student rentals Here are six homes for sale in Endicott and Vestal in the median price range. It is possible one or more could have been sold or taken off market by the time of publication. All houses listed use information from realtor.com This 1,508-square-foot home was built in 1961 The home features a lower level garage with access to a backyard with trees More: Excited for Spiedie Fest in August? Indulge your cravings with Binghamton's best spiedies one and a half bath home in Vestal features new kitchen cabinets The 1,386-square-foot home comes with vinyl flooring throughout the house and a covered patio overlooking a large backyard Endicott: Listed at $198,000This multi-family home spans 2,541 square feet and includes four beds and four baths and features a covered porch and four-car garage this 1,036-square-foot home has four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms The home features an enclosed front porch and new heating system one and a half bath home was built in 1957 The home has a newly updated main bathroom The 1,628-square-foot home includes a covered porch and a backyard Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInENDICOTT (WBNG) -- Emergency personnel and law enforcement responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Endicott on Wednesday They note that injuries were reported but there is no word on how severe at this time Endicott Fire and Union Ambulance responded to the scene Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTOWN OF VESTAL (WBNG) -- The Vestal Police Department reminds residents that the Vestal-Endicott bridge will be closed for the upcoming week the Vestal-Endicott Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m The police department said the bridge closure is due to necessary repairs on the roadway the agency added that all traffic must seek alternate routes to avoid congestion and ensure safe travel Game Recap: Softball | 4/27/2025 6:44:00 PM | Madyson Fitzner Sealey pitched five innings allowing 10 hits and five runs. Sealey also had one error, one walk, three strikeouts, and two wild pitches. Freshman Ella Zobel (Clarence N.Y.) took the mound next to close out this first game pitching two innings allowing one hit Wolk lead the Hawks going 3-for-3 with one double Walker was also strong for the Hawks today going 2-for-4 Junior Carly Mayhood (Newton, N.J.) fell to 7-8 on the season. She pitched 2.2 innings. She had five strikeouts, allowed four runs, four hits, and two walks. Sophomore Gracie Hopkins (El Dorado Hills Thanks for visiting Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday Bonnie has been a member of the Cardinal family for eight years she attended day services and has been a brilliant she always greeted visitors and friends alike with warmth but mighty." Despite being petite in stature it was her exceptionally courageous personality that shone through for all to see and bask in never hesitating to speak up for herself or for the ones she cared about She never knew a stranger for long because she had a way of making even strangers interact with her as though they were friends - she inspired that in others Everyone knows how much Bonnie loved coffee She has quite an impressive collection and even this past Christmas asked for one from her Cardinal Elf Bonnie loved seeing people happy and enjoyed making them laugh She will be remembered for these things and for her beautiful soul And she will be - already is - greatly missed Our heartfelt sympathy also goes out to Bonnie's family She always looked forward to their regular Sunday visits and was proud of them and her close relationship with them Bonnie will also be missed by her housemates and peers in day services whom she treasured and the Cardinal staff who worked with Bonnie Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Bonnie.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Game Recap: Baseball | 4/19/2025 8:57:00 PM Thanks for visiting The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year-old Joseph Maine of Endicott Maine was reported missing after leaving his home on foot during the evening hours of Saturday Maine was last seen at approximately 8:38 p.m. on April 19 on North McKinley Avenue in the Town of Union. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and law enforcement officials are working to piece together any information that could lead to his safe return Joseph Maine is described as a white male, six feet tall, and weighing around 167 pounds. At the time he was last seen and black sneakers featuring red lettering Authorities are especially concerned for Maine’s well-being due to medical issues. He is reportedly diabetic and may not have taken his medication recently There is concern that he could be experiencing confusion or disoriented behavior as a result The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is doing everything possible to locate Joseph Maine and safely reunite him with his loved ones. Anyone who may have seen Maine, captured video footage in the area during the evening of April 19 or has any information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward If you have any tips, sightings, or relevant video footage, please contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (607) 778-1196 and reference Case #25-10146 Even the smallest detail could make a difference Joseph Maine, 48, of Endicott, was last seen April 19 in the Town of Union. Broome County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating him.\nRead More The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year-old Joseph Maine of Endicott Maine was last seen at approximately 8:38 p.m. on April 19 on North McKinley Avenue in the Town of Union. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and law enforcement officials are working to piece together any information that could lead to his safe return Joseph Maine is described as a white male, six feet tall, and weighing around 167 pounds. At the time he was last seen Authorities are especially concerned for Maine’s well-being due to medical issues. He is reportedly diabetic and may not have taken his medication recently The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is doing everything possible to locate Joseph Maine and safely reunite him with his loved ones. Anyone who may have seen Maine, captured video footage in the area during the evening of April 19 If you have any tips, sightings, or relevant video footage, please contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (607) 778-1196 and reference Case #25-10146 Thousands of drivers who normally use a bridge over the Susquehanna River between Endicott and Vestal are using alternate routes this week while repair work is underway Workers with ZMK Construction of Apalachin are replacing a section of pavement and part of a walkway on the north side of the two-lane bridge A detour around the site has been in place since Monday morning Regular traffic patterns are expected to resume Friday afternoon the span will be washed to remove salt and other corrosive material that could cause the steel to deteriorate The bridge has been a vital link between Vestal and the Union District of Endicott for the past nine decades which was constructed by the American Bridge Corporation Some motorists heading south from Endicott into Vestal had noticed more of a "bump" on the bridge's north approach over the past couple of years While this week's work will address the span's most urgent issues a comprehensive bridge rehabilitation project is scheduled for 2027 WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A visit to the bridge on April 30 Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz Thousands of drivers who normally use a bridge over the Susquehanna River between Endicott and Vestal are using alternate routes this week while repair work is underway.\nRead More A SMOOTHER APPROACH: A brief tour of the Endicott-Vestal bridge repair work site. Watch the video and read the WNBF News story for details about the project and what's planned for the future: https://t.co/OTyjCwik8Y pic.twitter.com/1FYc2cHUwr Legend has it that the Band-Aid was created by a Johnson & Johnson employee for his wife, who was prone to suffering nicks in the kitchen Rather than wait to return and dress the wounds at night Earle Dickson invented the Band-Aid so his wife could attend to her own wounds throughout the day The product became such a success that it's now become the standard name for most adhesive bandages Thanks for visiting The Cider Mill In a statement posted on Facebook Wednesday "a Broome County family in business over 80 years," has taken over the Cider Mill With the new ownership comes various changes for the 2025 season More: Why is Easter so late this year? What to know about date, events in Binghamton The Cider Mill will be opening for the season at 7 a.m Manager Brent Natzle said the Cider Mill is "extremely excited" to be doing something their regular clientele has been asking for — opening earlier and staying open later Natzle said the goal is getting customers "into the groove" of the Cider Mill season by "being here for the community earlier in the season." What changes are planned at the Cider Mill?The Cider Mill will now be offering Hershey's Ice Cream at the counter the business will be introducing items from local vendors for customers to shop from gourmet foods and gifts." Part of the proceeds from these items will be donated to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse Prices at the Cider Mill will be the same as the last three seasons "It's our way of saying thank you to our customers who have allowed us to get to where we are today," the post states Game Recap: Softball | 4/23/2025 6:51:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Vestal and Endicott residents will need to look for alternate routes for several days due to a bridge closure the Broome County Department of Public Works announced the closure of the Vestal-Endicott Bridge starting at 6 a.m The bridge will reopen later in the week at 5 p.m More: Recycle old paint in Binghamton: What to know about drop-off event the bridge will be closed for repairs to the north side approach and walkway Motorists looking to cross the Susquehanna River will still have access to the state Route 26 bridge Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/19/2025 9:43:00 PM Thanks for visiting The Broome County Sheriff's Office is investigating instances of nails and screws scattered across streets in the Town of Union nails and screws have been found in the streets around the residential area between En-Joie Golf Club and the Roundtop Picnic Area residents have reportedly found loose nails and screws at the intersections of West Main Street and Bassett Avenue More: Watchdog releases DEC's Peanut the squirrel incident reports. What documents show Investigators are pursuing leads and examining footage in the area The sheriff's office is urging residents in the area to monitor their security cameras for any evidence that could lead to an arrest sightings or information to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office's tip line at (607) 778-1196 Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 3/17/2025 10:54:00 PM Thanks for visiting New projects are being discussed for the vacant Kmart building that had been a key part of the Endicott Plaza The once-powerful retail chain had intended to reopen its Endicott store after it sustained flood damage in September 2011 But the struggling company scrapped its plans for the site Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said he wanted the vacant building demolished he told WNBF News "people shouldn't have to look at that - that crap!" Garnar said the structure should be torn down and redevelopment ideas should be considered for the site Green Mountain Electric Supply of Vermont acquired the 17-acre site in February 2023 for $1 million But the company gave up on developing a distribution center at the site because the floor inside the old store could not support the items that would be stored there Garnar now is expressing optimism about finding an appropriate use for the building He said there currently is "a lot of interest in the site." He said "we are having conversations every week with developers" who have potential ideas for the former Kmart store The county executive said "I really think that over the next couple of months we're going to have a path that will be publicized" for the redevelopment of the property Garnar said the site "could be used for anything." But he acknowledged it probably would not be appropriate for housing He said "the main goal is to get that site cleaned up and put to active use again." He said the prospective developers who are looking at the property are looking to repurpose the existing building so it would not have to be demolished Gallery Credit: Peter Richman New projects are being discussed for the vacant Kmart building that had been a key part of the Endicott Plaza.\nRead More When 17-year-old American Claressa Shields defeated Russian Nadezhda Torlopova in the middleweight final at the 2012 London Games she became the youngest gold-medalist boxer since John Fields in 1924 Shields added a second gold in 2016 in Rio defending her title against the Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijn Tufts women's tennis senior Sophie Wax is pictured on April 11 Tufts women’s tennis was greeted at home by beautiful weather and a resounding victory The team barely broke a sweat as they cruised to two 7–0 wins against Connecticut College and Endicott College in one day Saturday was more than a routine match day Her teammates felt emotional as she played the last home matches of her Tufts career First-year Athena Li considered the void that Wax’s absence will leave in her departure “She just brings so much to our team,” she remarked “It was really sad to think about that that was her last home match.” Li also discussed Wax’s role as a leader for the underclassmen and her ability to boost the morale of her teammates The Jumbos first faced off against the Camels a team that has not beaten Tufts since 2011. This trend did not shift this past weekend Juniors Nikki Kintiroglou and Ellie Gershaw started the day off strong in doubles finding themselves a nearly effortless 6–2 victory against the No Their win would set the tone for the rest of the day’s performances Wax and sophomore Natalie Hu teamed up to rout the No College doubles team in a back-and-forth set The Tufts pair ended on top with a 6–4 victory with key games broken being the deciding factor Their match clinched the competition’s doubles point in Tufts’ favor Li and first-year Brooklyn Bindas finished off the doubles matches against Conn The duo put up a strong effort against a solid team but were bested in a close 6–4 set Junior Lucy Mitchell took care of business quickly in the first singles match of the day dropping just one game out of the thirteen she played who lost just one game in each of her sets who showed off her experience as she claimed a win without losing a single game Kintiroglou and first-year Melanie Woodbury finished out the singles lineup as No Woodbury and Kintiroglou faced tough opponents but each performed in the clutch as they dominated their tiebreaker sets to complete a Tufts singles sweep the Tufts women found themselves an even more decisive victory against Endicott in which they dropped zero matches across singles and doubles play Wax again suited up with Hu in a triumphant 6–1 victory against Endicott’s No Li noted her excitement to cheer on Wax throughout the day as she won each of her matches in dominant fashion and the pair did not lose a single game as they swept their set Li and Bindas also bounced back from their game against Conn College as they managed a victory against a strong No When discussing the differences between the matches against Conn Li reflected on her deficits in the first match and we couldn’t really figure out what was working.” She went on to discuss the improvements made from match to match … We played with not much fear [in the second match].” As Li mentioned there was a stark improvement between the first and second doubles matches for her pair as they completed a doubles sweep against Endicott The singles aspect of the match against Endicott was even more of a bloodbath than doubles In a showing where each player would only lose one singular game across each of their two sets was staying in the right mindset and being able to push past any sort of pressure or adversity she praised Melanie Woodbury for her ability to stay calm despite early frustrations “The other girl made some questionable calls but Melanie stayed calm and dealt with it.” As she pondered the “honor system” form of refereeing in college tennis “When someone is making questionable calls and you’re arguing about it But [Melanie] adjusted really well to it.” Li was additionally asked about what the team needed to focus on for the future and emphasized the importance of energy “Bringing the energy into our next matches is going to be really important because it gets us pumped up and ready to play.” Energy and motivation will be the key to battling adversity on the court in the future Tufts will travel to face a 7–8 Colby College team in a match where they continue to focus on energy and team motivation As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot There are a few reasons this might happen: please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page We're getting everything ready for you and you'll be on your way in just a few moments (This story first published on ecgulls.com) (This story first published on ecgulls.com) Nearly three years to the day after a devastating stroke sidelined him at just 22, Jack Smiley '25 (Washington Crossing, Pa.) made his triumphant return to the ice on Senior Day (Feb As the men's ice hockey team faced off against Johnson & Wales their captain stepped back into the rink—not just as a player but as a symbol of resilience As seniors were honored on the ice, Smiley skated out and into the arms of Endicott Head Coach R.J. Tolan and his beaming parents Smiley started the game with a minute long shift and creating a scoring chance for the Gulls helping the Gulls soar to a 4-1 victory against the Wildcats "I don't know if I've fully processed it yet," Smiley said moments after the game "It was definitely surreal being on the bench and leading up to the game I just tried to calm my emotions as much as possible and think about everything that I could do out there on the ice and not really try to get overwhelmed by by the gravity of the situation just trying to soak it all in and really remember all this." "There aren't enough words to express the love and excitement I feel for everyone in our Endicott family to have Jack celebrated with his teammates," said Tolan "To witness his perseverance firsthand has made us all in awe of Jack He has shown us the meaning of winning and is truly amazing." During a routine practice with the Endicott men's ice hockey team at Raymond J "I remember clear as day what everything felt like where I was saying it," Smiley recalled to CBS Boston in 2023 Tests revealed a small fracture near Smiley's left vertebral artery caused by a hit to the back of his neck during practice The injury led to a blood clot in his brain stem Inside the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital doctors couldn't say if he would ever walk again "No one's prepared for the events after a stroke I didn't even know what a stroke was," Smiley recalled "Even when I was having it and going through that experience I'm indestructible.' I'm a 22-year-old kid I bounce off the ground and I'll be fine in a couple of days." He treated his body well to support his athleticism Doctors gave him reassurance and encouragement to have hope "Smiles," Smiley maintained a positive outlook even when relearning skills from childhood "I didn't feel scared," he said in a patient recovery story for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital "I'm someone who takes each situation and moment as they are." who works in Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery at Mass General Hospital and studies how the brain rewires to support recovery from stroke said Smiley's "remarkable recovery" started the moment he came to the neurological intensive care unit "His recovery is a testament to what's possible with his resilience and the support of an interdisciplinary team of neurologists and Jack has taught us so much about what is possible." Smiley embarked on a grueling three-month recovery—one he chronicled step by step on social media turning his fight for healing into a testament of resilience and determination "I already used my social media as a creative outlet before the stroke and had built a following," Smiley told Endicott's Soundings magazine in December 2024 "I used it as an escape when I was in the hospital and couldn't even get out of bed on my own and then I realized it was helping other people going through adversity "Through every day of intensive rehabilitation Jack pushed himself to achieve the highest level of recovery possible," said Cara Brickley Vice President of Operations and Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital "All of us take enormous pride in the progress he continues to make and that he now serves as a powerful advocate to educate the public on the signs of stroke." After rehab, the exercise science major returned to Pennsylvania and designed his physical therapy regimen learning dance from a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader he has continued training with the team while pursuing internships In the summer of 2023, he worked as a strength and conditioning intern at the Flyers' Skate Zone facility in New Jersey gaining firsthand insight into the behind-the-scenes work of professional sports performance Alongside women's ice hockey student-athlete Payton Hansen '25 Smiley helped design workout programs for players working closely with the team's strength coaches The experience opened his eyes to the meticulous preparation required at the professional level from adjusting training regimens based on injuries to refining exercises for peak performance Drawing from his exercise science coursework Smiley saw how theoretical knowledge translates into real-world application he was struck by the Flyers' tight-knit culture and brought elements of that camaraderie and practical lessons from the weight room back to the team at Endicott Smiley is now looking ahead to graduation—a milestone delayed because of his recovery He's still considering a master's in sport science at Endicott he wants to continue advocating for stroke awareness "The biggest thing that I would tell someone struggling with any kind of adversity is no one can tell you what's inside of you what's in your heart and the drive that you have as a human being," said Smiley "Surround yourself with good people that push you and want what's best for you and anything can happen." Thanks for visiting The airline pilot renowned for his role in the "Miracle on the Hudson," where he safely landed a disabled plane in the Hudson River in January 2009, saving all 155 passengers and crew members, will be the keynote speaker at Endicott College's commencement exercises Endicott College's 85th commencement will feature Ambassador Chesley Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III, according to a community announcement. The event takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Hempstead Stadium in Beverly “Ambassador Sullenberger embodies the values we hope to instill in every Endicott graduate — resilience and a commitment to the greater good,” Endicott President Steven DiSalvo said in a statement preparation and character matter — and I can think of no better voice to inspire our graduates as they embark on their next chapter.” Sullenberger's actions earned him international acclaim including a congressional resolution and the French Legion of Honour In 2021, President Joe Biden appointed him as U.S. ambassador and representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization he led international advancements in aviation safety MOVIE REVIEW: Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood make "Sully" soar Sullenberger is also a bestselling author of "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters" and "Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America's Leaders." His life was the subject of the 2016 film "Sully," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks Sullenberger will receive an honorary degree from Endicott for his leadership lifelong commitment to aviation and citizen safety Give today to support the programs you rely on IBM’s former campus in the village of Endicott is being demolished elected officials gathered to watch a crane begin the demolition of several vacant funded with $6 million from New York state and $2 million in Broome County federal COVID relief funds is expected to take five to six months to complete Officials say it is the largest demolition project in the county’s history The hope is to create a shovel-ready site for new industrial and manufacturing development It is a declaration that we are ready to reimagine our spaces and reinvigorate our community,” Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said “The land where these buildings stand will soon hold the promise of economic development modern facilities and a brighter future for generations to come.” Garnar said the real estate firm Phoenix Investors has been trying to draw in new industrial tenants for years “But it's hard to get people to look past all these old buildings and say we've got a great opportunity to come here but we have to do all this demolition,’” Garnar said “And I really think what you'll see is an incredible amount of interest and things actually happening here once the buildings come down.” Endicott Mayor Nick Burlinggame said though the buildings have been dilapidated and vacant for years watching them finally be demolished is emotional these buildings are more than just bricks and mortar progress and the dreams of countless families who built their lives here,” Burlingame said “And while it is incredibly tough to see them go we recognize that the time has come to embrace our collective future.” IBM officially began operations in the area in the 1920s, with a thriving factory and research complex that employed generations of residents over decades. But in the late 1990s, the technology company began to pull out of Endicott In 2023, IBM shut down its last site in the village, leaving behind empty buildings and a complicated legacy of environmental contamination The demolition project is not the only way Endicott is trying to move on from IBM. In early December, the village sued the company accusing IBM of contaminating the local water supply through decades of “harmful practices at IBM’s industrial facilities.” The lawsuit alleges that IBM improperly disposed of hazardous substances including PFAS and toxic chemicals despite knowing that it could lead to groundwater contamination “Our water sources have been reduced to a single well due to contamination which is unacceptable for our residents and businesses,” Burlingame said in a statement “This litigation seeks to ensure IBM takes responsibility for the resources and restorations to our water wells which are necessary to protect public health.” an IBM spokesperson called the lawsuit unjustified "IBM's more than 40 years of remediation activities in Endicott demonstrates our longstanding commitment to the health and safety of the residents of the community,” the spokesperson wrote “There is no justification for the demands being made by the Village of Endicott in this matter Officials say this year’s demolition project will not require as extensive cleanup or pose an environmental risk because the buildings were used as office space for the company Local elected officials say they’re hoping once the buildings are demolished the shovel-ready site will attract new industrial and manufacturing businesses and mark a new chapter in the village’s history Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 3/12/2025 9:28:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/15/2025 10:07:00 PM Thanks for visiting Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/11/2025 8:33:00 PM | Adam Levin '94 Thanks for visiting The village of Endicott has filed a lawsuit against IBM for allegedly contaminating its water supply with chemicals that could pose a danger to human health reigniting concerns over IBM’s history of chemical leaks as demolition of its Endicott campus begins The lawsuit alleges that IBM’s management of certain dangerous chemicals was “careless and negligent,” leading to chemical contamination of soil and groundwater It points to chemicals the company used in its manufacturing process including 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS forever chemicals which have been linked to several health concerns Those chemicals have been found in wells that Endicott relies on for its water potentially harming the health of local residents The village has also had to pay for water treatment and quality monitoring because of the chemicals which is home to over 13,000 people in Broome County according to a statement from Endicott Mayor Nick Burlingame the Village of Endicott has been working to clean up damage to our water infrastructure left behind by IBM,” said Burlingame “This litigation seeks to ensure IBM takes responsibility for the resources and restorations to our water wells which are necessary to protect public health.” IBM spokesperson Sarah Minkel said there is “no justification” for the village’s demands and the company plans to fight the lawsuit demonstrates our longstanding commitment to the health and safety of the residents of the community,” said Minkel The lawsuit asks the court to require IBM pay for past and future costs of cleaning up the village’s water supply It is unclear how much those costs would be IBM operated in Endicott for nearly a century before shuttering its final site in 2023. Demolition of its former campus began on Dec. 31 but chemicals from its manufacturing process continue to lurk underground In 1979, the company reported a spill of 4,100 gallons of chemical solvents which created an underground plume of trichloroethene and other chemicals that can cause health effects An investigation ordered by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation in 2002 found that contaminated vapor from the plume had migrated from the groundwater The company must respond to the village’s legal complaint by March 6 tensions ran high as attendees decried local law enforcement cooperation with U.S over 100 Broome County residents packed into the Endicott Visitor Center for a town hall hosted by the Broome County Sheriff's Office and the Endicott Police Department Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar began the meeting with a presentation on changes made by his administration in the Broome County jail This included improving food quality and adding new guidelines for grievances filed by people being held at the facility several people in the audience interrupted Akshar's presentation calling on him to "stop stalling" and talk about the ICE program The meeting soon became a shouting match as tensions continued to rise Attendees who continued to pour in accused Akshar of changing the meeting's start time to create confusion or prevent some people from being there for the entirety of the meeting The start time for the meeting was originally listed as 6:30 p.m. As of 12:05 p.m. Sunday, the start time listed in a Facebook post by the sheriff's office was 6 p.m Akshar had announced on March 21 the jail's participation in the warrant service officer portion of ICE's 287(g) program would give corrections staff the training necessary to be able to "effectively and efficiently" serve warrants to people being held at the jail who are living in the country illegally More: Police are still looking for answers in these unsolved Binghamton cases He said the program will not give officers the ability to serve such warrants to anyone outside the jail In response to the announcement, around 30 people gathered outside of the jail on April 4 calling on Akshar to stop all cooperation with ICE Some attendees at the town hall meeting held signs that read "Melt ICE" and accused Akshar of cooperating with ICE for monetary gain by filling beds in the jail Others in the audience argued with immigration advocates saying their comments were loud and disrespectful About 15 people standing in the back of the room continued to argue and some people sitting in the audience left the meeting Endicott Chief of Police Patrick Garey began to speak about advances in the village including a declining crime and arrest rate in the past two years He spoke about the newer community response unit which is being used to help people with substance use disorders get in touch with treatment facilities and advocacy groups Akshar attempted to continue the presentation as arguing continued When he began to explain the terms of the ICE program the jail is involved with he was unable to speak over the volume of the residents Akshar instead took questions and had private conversations with people in the front of the room for the duration of the meeting Andrew Pragacz of Justice and Unity in the Southern Tier said most of the people who came to protest were from Indivisible Binghamton Binghamton resident Kenny Brown said he didn't take part in the protesting but he sided with the protestors "I had a feeling Akshar was going to do his presentation to try and eat up as much time as possible so he wouldn't have to answer any questions," Brown said The Broome County Sheriff's Office issued a joint statement on Facebook from Akshar and Garey thanking community members that went to the town hall to "engage in a meaningful conversation about important local community issues." a small group of individuals chose to scream and yell over those trying to get their questions answered and share their opinions," the statement read "The tantrums of some will not deter us and we look forward to hosting future town halls with our community members focused on working together productively to build a safer community.” The Endicott Police Department posted an additional statement thanking the sheriff's office and apologizing to residents who were "unable to participate in a civilized meeting." "We are committed to creating future opportunities for community engagement," the statement read We are now accepting applications for the NYS Trooper Entrance Exam! Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more members of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed a 2015 Nissan traveling westbound on State Route 17 in the town of Rockland violating multiple New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws Troopers initiated a stop of the vehicle and interviewed the driver which led to the discovery of approximately 3 pounds of cannabis Both Kea and his passenger were arrested and transported to State Police Liberty Kea took full responsibility for the illegal substances further stating that the 23-year-old female was unaware of the illegal substances being transported in the vehicle The female passenger was subsequently released Kea was arraigned at the Town of Rockland Court where he was remanded to Sullivan County Jail without bail while awaiting a future court appearance Over 130 new jobs are expected to be created in the Southern Tier due an expansion of BAE Systems operations in Endicott Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced BAE Systems will be investing $65 million into expanding its Endicott location The project will create an additional 150,000 square feet for a new battery production line The project is expected to be fully completed in 2027 and will receive $8.5 from the state as part of the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program More: At Binghamton funeral, firefighter JR Gaudet remembered as 'heartbeat of the squad' In 2023, Binghamton University's New Energy New York project was designated America's Tech Hub for battery innovation which aims to cement Binghamton as a globally competitive battery manufacturing region to compete for increased federal grant funding In January 2024, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced the official launch of the NSF Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine which will be located at the former Gannett building in Johnson City Amid future projects moving forward, Endicott battery manufacturer iM3NY filed for bankruptcy earlier this year calling into question the future of battery production in the region More: Off-Broadway Irish music, dance show makes stop in Binghamton: What to know BAE's announcement comes shortly after the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binghamton University in December committing to collaboration regarding power and energy storage research The expansion project will allow the company to produce an energy storage system for electric and hybrid aircraft aftermarket center and a state-of-the-art automated production line the company's initiative will cement Upstate New York as a battery manufacturing center and help the United States source batteries from local companies instead of international ones "BAE Systems is a vital part of the Southern Tier economy with a world-class workforce of over 1200 people and selecting this area for their major battery production expansion is no accident," said Schumer "I’m proud of the millions in federal support I’ve delivered – via the American Rescue Plan and my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act – to the region to make it a global center for battery research and set the stage for today’s announcement Today BAE is helping add another loop to establish this region as a core of manufacturing and innovation for America’s battery belt.” Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/15/2025 11:28:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 2/15/2025 2:22:00 PM | Madyson Fitzner - The Hartford women's basketball team were defeated by Endicott College this Saturday with a final score 59-37 The Gulls opened the fourth with a five-point run Sabia was the Hawk again to slow their momentum with a swift layup under the arms of a defender The Hawks continued to fight but the Gulls were solid in the paint and ended this final quarter with a score of 59-37 The Gull's graduate student Libby Fleming claimed the most points on the court today at 15 (6-10 FG The Hawks trailed in rebounds tonight going 48-37 overall For the latest information on Hartford Athletics follow the Hawks on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 2/15/2025 3:45:00 PM | Madyson Fitzner - The University of Hartford men's basketball team fell short against Endicott College Gulls in a final score of 78-63 N.Y.) uses his strength to battle off defenders under the net to pick up some quick lay-ups The Gulls were clean all over the court as the clock ticked down and the Hawks efforts were not enough to close the gap The Gulls ran away with this win finishing 78-63 overall Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 3/5/2025 6:30:00 PM Thanks for visiting