Don Morgan

1 week ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

'Tis the season to get back on the water. As the temperatures ramp up, we love to spend free time on the many lakes and rivers throughout New York State. But, before you do, a reminder from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - ‘Clean. Drain. Dry.'What exactly does that mean? Well, they are asking New Yorkers to clean, drain, and dry their boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before they head out on the Empire State's waterways.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Memorial Day weekend 2025 is here. Memorial Day is to honor and mourn the members of the U.S. armed forces who have died in service to their country. Read More: Must-Visit Military CemeteriesLocally, there will be parades and memorial honors to attend on Sunday, May 25th, and Monday, May 26th, including:Town of Binghamton: The annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hawleyton Fire Station and proceed to the Hawleyton Cemetery.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

The votes are in and counted. The best amphitheater in the U.S.A. has been announced by USA Today's Best10 Readers poll. According to USA Today, there are over a thousand amphitheaters throughout the United States. Many are great places to enjoy a concert, but which are the top 10, and of those, which is considered the best? Well, it's a matter of opinion, but that's what readers' polls are, right?

2 weeks ago | wnbf.com | Don Morgan

On May 20th (2025), the start of Phase 2 for downtown arts district streetscape improvements focusing on Henry Street, Water Street, and Washington Street was announced by the City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham.  Work began this week on the project, including new street lights, pedestrian and traffic signals, wider sidewalks for outdoor dining, safer pedestrian crossings, street trees and landscaping, underground utility upgrades, and new pavement.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

The Binghamton University Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic will host two summer programs for stutterers. The programs are free, including a summer camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 15 and a program for adults and teens ages 16 and older. According to the announcement from Binghamton University, the program for kids between 5 and 15 is 'Camp Dream. Speak. Live.'  The one-week program is an intensive treatment program for Stuttering Education and Research. The 'Camp Dream. Speak.