Tiers News

06/10/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

A SENIORS SUMMER PICNIC will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, from noon until 3 p.m. under the large covered pavilion at Jackson Park (located at 3317 Jackson Road). You may want to bring a lawn chair. (Restrooms are adjacent to the picnic area.)

Hamburgers, hot dogs, water, condiments, and paper products will be furnished. You’re asked to bring a dish to pass. Please RSVP no later than Monday, June 15, 2026, by calling (607) 772-0357, ext. 301. Please leave your name, how many in your party, and what dish you’ll be bringing.

If you're a resident of the Town of Binghamton (55 years and older), please feel free to join in!

06/05/2026

In less than a month the US will celebrate our semiquincentennial, I thought it would be nice to look back on our Bicentennial. Below is an image of a Stamp issued by the US Postal Service.. There were lots of parades, and block parties, and fireworks.

How will you celebrate this once in a lifetime event.?
Also were you old enough to remember our Bicentennial?

06/04/2026

It's a busy weekend!!


Mark your calendars and plan to join the fun as we celebrate the expansion of new equipment at the playground at Schnurbusch Park! Cake, hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided as we celebrate being able to add 6 new pieces of equipment to the park! See less

06/04/2026

There is so much to do this weekend!! Apalachin is having their Kid's Carnival!!



Saturday June 6th at Apalachin UMC (303 Pennsylvania Ave.) there is a Charity Kid's Carnival from 10am-2pm. There will be over 20 games, free popcorn, a silent auction with lots of deals from local businesses, cheap $4 food meal deals, face painting, tattoo's, PRIZES, and the best part is that every penny will be donated back to local charities! Come have fun and support the community!! Please Share See less

06/03/2026

Saturday June 6th is he Annual Vestal Festival. It is a fun filled day for the Town of Vestal. Bring your family and friends!!

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🎉 Join us Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM – 3 PM for the Vestal Festival! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Vestal Festival is proudly sponsored by who will soon be opening a new branch right here in Vestal at the Town Square Plaza!
Be sure to stop by their table during the festival to say hello, learn more about their new location, and thank them for supporting this year’s event.
“KeyBank is proud to support the Vestal Festival and be part of a day that brings the community together,” said Spencer Nicoson, Area Retail Leader at KeyBank. “As we prepare to open our new Vestal branch, we’re excited to build meaningful relationships here and invest in the people, businesses, and neighborhoods that make this community so vibrant.”
We can’t wait to see everyone for a day filled with food, shopping, entertainment, and community fun! 🎆

05/29/2026

Micha breaks ranks, NO! Vestal Nursing bailout

Micha breaks ranks, NO! Vestal Nursing bailout Protecting Broome County Taxpayers Legislator Micha broke with Dan Reynolds & Matt Pasquale and stood up for her Broome constituents. …

05/29/2026

Joyce Haynes DeRose, 79, passed away on May 25, 2026, at home with her family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joyce is predeceased by her parents Clifton and Olive Haynes, her sister Julia Bishop and Richard DeRose her husband of 52 years. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Joshua) Kellam, 3 grandchildren Rachel DeRose, Elliot DeRose and Julia Scheuerman (Kenneth Smithson), her sister in law Loretta Tanzini and several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was born and raised in Walton, NY before moving to Binghamton in the late 1960s. She worked for Lourdes Hospital for over 15 years before moving on to Upstate Hospital for 10 years. In her off time she enjoyed cooking, baking, playing bingo, traveling and crocheting. She was a member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption.

Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday June 3, 2026 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Court St. in Binghamton with Fr. Arthur Krawczenko officiating. Burial will be private in the family plot in Walton, NY. The family will welcome friends at the church from 10am until the time of service. Please share condolences at www. SavageFS.com. Full obituary also found at www.TiersNews.com. Arrangements entrusted to SAVAGE‑DeMarco Funeral Service.

https://www.tiersnews.com/stories/joyce-haynes-derose-obituary,127703?

05/29/2026

John J. Davis Jr., 90, of Endicott, passed away May 22, 2026.
Pastor John J. Davis Born 6/4/1935 to John and Jeanne Davis of Herkimer, NY. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Susan. He also leaves his sister Mary and his children Linda, John Jr., Cindy, Rob, Kelly, Bethany, and Seth Thomas.
He was in the Air Force from 1952–1959 and was very proud of being in the Strategic Air Command. After the service he became a master electroplater. In 1985, he felt the call to go into the ministry and became an ordained Baptist Minister. He had several churches, but was most proud of being the Chaplain for Truckers of America. In 15 years, he saw over 500 truck drivers give their lives to Jesus. He spent every day handing out gospel tracts and trying to win people to the Lord.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Light House Baptist Church, Vestal, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at SavageFS.com. In lieu of flowers, please see Susan Davis.
https://www.tiersnews.com/stories/john-j-davis-jr-obituary,127702?

05/20/2026

Tonight is live music at Grippen Community Park. Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs and a Non-Perishable food item for CHOW. Tonight's band is Crossing The Line.

Join us for Broome Bands Together FREE Concert featuring Crossing The Line Band 6:00–8:00 PM!
📍 Grippen Community Park
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Bring your friends and family, grab a lawn chair, and enjoy some great music!🎵
Bring your own food and drinks, or stop by the concession stand and treat yourself to something sweet from Here's The Twist🍦
We will be supporting CHOW this year at each concert. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to support the cause

05/20/2026

It is baby animal season, please slow down and pay attention. Mothers are out gathering food for their young. The young are sometimes curious and gets them into trouble. Here are some good rules to follow from All Creatures Great And Small Wildlife Rehabilitation