TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Fans of drag racing are coming out of the woodwork to pitch in and help bring the sport back to the Southern Tier. A mostly volunteer effort is underway to resurrect Skiview Drags in Tioga Center, albeit with a new spelling, note the i in place of the y. The original Skyview Drags only operated for 12 years, closing abruptly in 2018, and forcing local drag racing enthusiasts to drive to Syracuse or beyond to participate in the sport. A new owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the 480-acre site and enlisted the assistance of track managers Pat Schrad ..read more

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Dance students at Binghamton High School are ready to entertain and give their all this weekend. Friday's Spring Dance Concert is a date many circle on the calendar for its combination of artistry, power and excitement. "I first fell in love with dance when I saw Michael Jackson on YouTube, Motown 25, when I was 2 or 3 years old. That was just the moment that's still with me forever," said Senior Shawn Gibson. Gibson was a self-taught dancer when he arrived at Binghamton High School as a freshman. Binghamton is unique in the area in offering dance as an elective ..read more

(WIVT/WBGH) - Miami's sassiest seniors are making their way to Binghamton this weekend. The Forum Theatre is presenting Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue on Sunday. The show creates a modern-day storyline for the hit characters Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia. However, it has a unique twist. The Golden Girls are all played by men. Vince Kelley portrays Blanche. Kelley grew up watching the Golden Girls with his grandma. He says people are surprised by the performance, but the response has been incredible. He says it's an honor to portray such an iconic character. "It's a lot of responsibilit ..read more

CHENANGO BRIDGE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A local gymnast is representing Greater Binghamton at a national competition. Chaz Gerdus is a senior at Chenango Valley High School. He has been doing gymnastics for the last 13 years, competing for 8. On Sunday, Gerdus will be traveling to Cleveland to compete in the Eastern National Championships, the highest level of competition for his age group. He will compete in a series of events including the rings, vault, parallel bars, high bars, and floor. To get to the competition, Gerdus had to qualify at the state and regional levels. He is one of only 70 mal ..read more

(WIVT/WBGH) - 80 students from Broome-Tioga BOCES left for a statewide skills competition yesterday and are returning home tomorrow. Skills USA is a national workforce development organization, that hosts student competitions in leadership and a variety of skilled trades from 3D animation to welding. Today, BOCES students faced off against other New York high schoolers in the state level competition. The co-lead advisor for Skills USA at BOCES, Angel Mead, says in New York, there are over 100 competitions that students can participate in, and this year, BOCES students are entered in 80 of them ..read more

VESTAL, NY (WIVT/WBGH) - The United Way has kicked off its annual campaign to combat hunger. The United Way of Broome County's Full Plate Project raises awareness and funds for local organizations that feed the hungry. United Way says over the last two years, the Full Plate Project has awarded over $237,000 to local food banks, pantries and community meal providers. Last year alone, the organization's 24/7 help hotline took over 16,000 food related calls, which was an 8% increase from the year before. Along with the launch of the Full Plate Project, the United Way is also raising money for its ..read more

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Another fire that started in what was supposed to be a vacant house in downtown Binghamton has led to the demolition of two dilapidated structures on Henry Street. Fire crews were called shortly before 2:15 a.m. for a blaze that began at 124 Henry Street near Mirabito Stadium and quickly spread to 126 next door. Binghamton Police were able to rescue one person from the first floor of 126 while the remaining occupants got out on their own. City officials confirm that 124 Henry was an Isaac Anzaroot property, as was 122 Henry Street which was also burned down in an ..read more

THOMAS, W.Va. (WBOY) - As we mark the anniversary* of D-Day... the sheer magnitude of a task that faced the allies is still difficult to comprehend. Two D-Day veterans living down the hall from each other in the same Tucker County nursing home share their stories.   "Freedom is not free.  Someone has to pay for it, and we did," said Vince DiBacco.      97-year-old Vince Dibacco was a long way from his home in Thomas, West Virginia on June 6, 1944.  He found himself on the beaches of Normandy...serving in the United States Army’s 61st Medical Battalion. He explain ..read more

ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- As pro-Palestine protests sweep across college campuses in the U.S., Cornell University has released a statement on an unauthorized tent protest at the University's Arts Quad. As President Joe Biden visited Syracuse, Cornell Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina says a group set up tents on Thursday morning, April 25, after receiving permission for an art installation. FCC votes to restore net neutrality – what that could mean for your internet speed Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines Cornell releases statement on Palestine ..read more

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A two vehicle crash on route 17 East just west of the Johnson City exit is backing up traffic for a couple of miles. A Broome County Sheriff's Deputy is on the scene and a tow truck has been called to remove the disabled vehicles ..read more