🌱 What could replace the old Vestal Parkway fire station?
Morning Vestal! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What could replace the old Vestal Parkway fire station?
- Which Vestal lacrosse standouts could dominate Section 4 this season?
Also on today's calendar: LA TRAVIATA - An Opera by Verdi and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 43.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Owner Starts Work on Old Vestal Fire Station (cnynews.com) — Work has begun inside the former Vestal Fire Department Station 4 on the Vestal Parkway, which has been sold to Marchuska Development and is now being marketed for sale or lease at $1.4 million. The two‑story, 5,280‑square‑foot building, just west of Binghamton University, could be repurposed or replaced and is pitched as ideal for retail or healthcare offices, following Company 4’s move to a new Jensen Road station. 
• Ten Section 4 boys & girls lacrosse players to look out for in 2026 (pressconnects.com) — Vestal lacrosse fans can look forward to standout seasons from Golden Bears stars like Michael Hogan and Alley Crowley, both highlighted among Section 4’s top players to watch in 2026. The story spotlights boys’ and girls’ athletes from across the Southern Tier, recapping last year’s sectional runs and early-season stats while setting expectations for another strong showing in state tournaments.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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LA TRAVIATA - An Opera by Verdi
Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St, Binghamton
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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SUNY Broome Toastmasters Join with Other Toastmasters to Honor Linda Cerra of Mercy House
Vestal Public Library , 320 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
1:00 pm -
Spring into Sound: Meditation and Sound Journey
CHIROsport & spine, LLC , 2548 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
4:30 pm -
Chess The Musical
Anderson Center , Anderson Ctr , Parkway E , Vestal
8:00 pm -
Chess - The Musical
Anderson Center , Anderson Ctr , Parkway E , Vestal
2:00 pm -
Starry Night Meditation and Sound bath April 29, 7:30 pm-8:45 pm
CHIROsport & spine, LLC , 2548 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
7:30 pm -
Chess The Musical
Anderson Center , Anderson Ctr , Parkway E , Vestal
8:00 pm -
Chess - The Musical
Anderson Center , Anderson Ctr , Parkway E , Vestal
8:00 pm -
Chess The Musical
Anderson Center , Anderson Ctr , Parkway E , Vestal
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
Sunday May 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Food Center OPEN
Union-Endicott Csd , 1100 E Main St , Endicott
12:00 pm -
Tween Craft & Chat
Broome County Public Library , 185 Court St , Binghamton
3:30 pm -
MEHS Musical
Maine-Endwell Central School District Endicott, NY 13760
7:00 pm -
Anastasia the musical
Endicott Performing Arts Center , 102 Washington Ave , Endicott
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighborhood!
I am looking for a night auditor (hotel night shift) who can start working within the next two weeks. The shift is from 12am to 8am. Call me for more… (Nextdoor Willow Point)
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Vestal Chili's - No Experience Required in Vestal. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Janitor - Vestal Chili's in Vestal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vestal here.
🗞 Nearby News
Endicott
- Binghamton wins court case against out-of-town landlord with 20 code violations on south side property (wbng.com)
- 60 Pantries 60 Days: Broome County Habitat for Humanity (wbng.com)
- Broome County Burger Spot Just Made New York's Top 10 (wnbf.com)
Binghamton University
- SUNY Broome Robotics Team wins nationally recognized tournament (binghamtonhomepage.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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