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Hey Triple Cities, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Passenger rail revival plans, Crumbl’s first area shop opening, and a five-course Abruzzo wine dinner + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Federal corridor program backs planning: On March 2, Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced next steps to revive passenger rail, seeking a firm to pursue a $500,000 grant as Scranton to New York service moves forward — get all the details.

Advancing period equity locally: Senator Lea Webb’s 4th Annual Menstrual Product Drive is underway with local partners, supporting neighbors across Broome, Cortland, and Tompkins Counties, with donations accepted through March 27, 2026 — get all the details.

New sweet spot arrives: Crumbl will open its first area shop at Vestal Exchange on March 13, in the former Pier 1 space, serving a rotating menu of cookies and desserts — see opening date and hours.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Alexandra Davis’ Resurgence opening
• Enjoy a five-course Abruzzo wine dinner
• Celebrate one year of HistoryForge

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Fuel your midday break: If your lunch routine needs a glow-up, Nezuntoz Cafe delivers stacked sandwiches, warm soups, and bagel builds built to satisfy. This South Side staple offers a quick, cozy reset, with a friendly vibe, real-deal coffee, and plenty of options whether you’re team turkey club or wrap-and-go.

Classic West Side reset: Shady walking paths, tennis and volleyball courts, the OurSpace inclusive playground, and a century-old 1925 carousel make Recreation Park an easy midweek breather. Take stroller laps, shoot hoops, or zone out under the oaks before dinner… just what you need on the West Side.

Small-scale speed fix: At 07 Racing Collectibles in Endwell, shelves brim with die-cast cars, model kits, and racing merch, from Lionel releases to custom-built modifieds. Fuel a kid’s obsession or your own without another screen, talk shop with fellow fans, and leave with something that actually gets played with.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

❤ Mended Hearts @ UHS Heart & Vascular Institute (Johnson City) | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:15 PM – If your heart needs TLC and your cart keeps swerving into snacks, hear Laura Sienkiewicz, MS, on real-life heart-healthy eating at UHS Heart & Vascular in Johnson City. Free, welcoming Mended Hearts meetup, no sign-up, practical tips, a little hope, and neighbors who get it.

🎼 Binghamton Philharmonic Lecture @ Kilmer Mansion | Thursday (3/12) at 2:00 PM – Give your brain a night out at Kilmer Mansion’s Grand Parlor, where the Philharmonic’s Dr. Julia Grella O’Connell unpacks classical music’s folk roots, memory, and meaning. It’s free, no RSVP needed, and yes, the history in the room does half the storytelling.

🌱 No-Till Gardening Workshop @ VINES Office (Binghamton) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Skip the rototiller, save your back. This no-till workshop walks you through a small-plot season, from occultation and shallow prep to mulches, winter-kill cover crops, soil perks, and the few tools you need. Free and open to all, with a suggested $5 to $10 donation.

🤝 Agape Central New York’s Caregiver Connection Live @ Southern Tier Community Center (Endicott) | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Take a breather and join a free caregiver support group at the Southern Tier Community Center in Endicott, third Mondays, for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents. Real talk, a light meal, facilitators who have lived it, and a kids hangout, because even superheroes need backup.

💉 Blood Drive @ UHS Wilson Medical Center (Johnson City) | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re a regular donor or finally checking it off the honey-do list, swing by UHS Wilson Medical Center to bolster the critically low blood supply. Score a $15 Amazon gift card and a free A1C screening with successful donation, no fasting, book ahead, or walk in.

🎉 History Forge 1 Year Celebration @ Phelps Mansion Museum (Binghamton) | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats preserving local history with snacks, good company, and a laptop you remembered to bring. Celebrate HistoryForge’s first year by transcribing 1910 census records for an interactive map, tackling the Third Ward, and flexing your cursive. Free entry, no registration, plus limited mansion tours.

🎼 Maestro Visit @ Broome County Arts Council (Binghamton) | Wednesday (3/25) at 1:30 PM – If you like your symphony with a side of smart, slip into the free pre-concert talk with Maestro Daniel Hege. He breaks down the music without breaking your brain, drops backstage nuggets, and makes you feel in on the secret before the first note.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Triple Cities report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 69°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 10%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 86%

Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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