Suh Neubauer

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

[Binghamton, NY] – The iconic Endicott landmark, The Cider Mill, has announced a change in ownership and new additions as it gears up for the 2025 season. The business has been acquired by the Burke family, a local family with over 80 years of business experience in the region. The Burke family announced that in addition to local favorites like doughnuts, candy apples, pies, and breads, customers can expect new additions to the menu when it opens it's doors on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at 7 AM.

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

The Southern Tier labor market in February 2025 remained stable, with some shifts in employment sectors, according to the latest report from the New York State Department of Labor. Nonfarm employment held steady at 257,600 jobs. Government jobs increased by 300, offsetting a loss of 300 private sector jobs. Private sector employment were at 205,600. The unemployment rate in the Southern Tier increased to 4.7 percent, higher than the New York State unemployment rate of 4.3 percent.

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham issued a strong warning to city residents on Tuesday about the dangers of purchasing cannabis from unlicensed retailers after multiple underage individuals were reportedly sickened after consuming cannabis gummies bought at Maryam's Taste of Halal on Court Street, according to his post on X.

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Congressman Josh Riley co-sponsored a bill to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits, aiming to provide financial relief to nearly 200,000 seniors in the 19th district as well as seniors nationwide . The "You Earned It, You Keep It Act" argues it's unfair to tax benefits that seniors have already paid into.

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance urges taxpayers to watch out for scammers trying to steal personal information. Officials say scammers often use tax season as a time to prey on consumers’ fears and anxieties. Here are some scams used around tax season and ways to protect yourself. Impersonation scamsUsing scare tactics to convince people to disclose personal and financial information.