WICZ-TV (Vestal, NY)

WICZ-TV serves as the Fox network affiliate in Binghamton, New York, broadcasting digitally on VHF channel 8. The station is owned by Stainless Broadcasting Company, which also runs the MyNetworkTV affiliate, WBPN-LP. Viewers can access WBPN through WICZ's DT2 digital subchannel. WICZ-TV airs its own six o'clock newscast from Monday to Friday and offers a ten o'clock newscast every night of the week.

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How One Local Candy Shop Makes its Sweet Treats for Easter

1 week ago | wicz.com | Michael White

Over in Montrose, Pennsylvania, local chocolate shop Chocolates by Leopold is seeing some of its busiest crowds currently. For 15-year owner Michelle Depue, she says the store has seen tremendous growth since she took over, specifically during the Easter season. "The reason that it has grown is because we're still using fourth generation German recipes," Depue said.
Find Out What The Cider Mill's New Owners Have Planned For May Opening

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.
Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard

1 week ago | wicz.com | Tate Miller |Dan McCaleb

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education late Monday said it is freezing more than $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after its president said earlier in the day it would not comply with President Donald Trump's demands over antisemitism on campus and diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Southern Tier Labor Market Remains Stable, Unemployment Slightly Higher Than New York's

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.
Kraham Calls on Binghamton Council to Act on Illegal Cannabis Shops Following Health Scare

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.
Riley Backs Tax Break for Social Security Recipients

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.
Lesko Financial Focus: You Could Miss the Best Trying to Avoid the Worst

2 weeks ago | wicz.com | Brooke Warpus

Selling to avoid stock losses during a market downturn could cost you in the long run. Lesko Wealth Management Advisor R.J. Barber explains why and what to do instead.
"That Just Goes to Show What I Proved this Year": How One Windsor High School Senior's Passion for Music Changed His LIfe

2 weeks ago | wicz.com | Michael White

Windsor High School Senior Frank DiGuilio has had quite the journey throughout high school, going from having attendance issues during his first few years to finding a passion for music that helped change his life. "I had no idea where I was going. And pretty much my attendance suffered suffering. It really did. And people people express their concern with that. It really went on until junior year," DiGuilio said.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partners with UHS for 19th Annual Empty Bowls Lunch

2 weeks ago | wicz.com | Michael White

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier teamed up with UHS once again this year for the 19th annual Empty Bowls Lunch event earlier today. For $25, people enjoyed a full course meal and take home a homemade pottery piece from a variety of 400 pieces done by over 35 potters. All funds raised today support the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and the UHS Foundation Stop Hunger Fund.
Emergency Crews Respond to Second Alarm Garage Fire in Chenango Forks

2 weeks ago | wicz.com | Brooke Warpus

Emergency crews are on the scene of a second alarm garage fire at 337 Sapbush Road in Chenango Forks. The call first came in for a garage fire shortly after 5:30 p.m., according to Broome County Fire Wire. Multiple agencies are responding including Broome EMS. A Fox 40 crewmember on scene says flames are no longer visible from the garage. We will provide more information as it becomes available.