MYBROOME NOW

Friday, July 10, 2026
From the NewsXR™ & MyBroome.com News Team

TOP STORY

11-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Binghamton Country Club Pool Emergency

An 11-year-old boy has died following a swimming pool emergency at the Binghamton Country Club in the Town of Union, a tragedy that has shaken the Broome County community.

New York State Police from the Endwell barracks were dispatched to the country club on Robinson Hill Road at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, after receiving reports of a child in severe distress in the swimming pool.

Before troopers arrived, a bystander spotted the boy and pulled him from the water. He was unresponsive. Lifeguards and the bystander immediately began CPR on the pool deck, with responding troopers assisting in lifesaving efforts upon arrival.

The boy was transported by ambulance to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City and later airlifted to the pediatric intensive care unit at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Despite continued medical intervention, he died Thursday, July 9.

State Police say no foul play is suspected, but the investigation remains open as authorities work to determine the circumstances that led to the child becoming submerged. The boy’s identity has not been released.

The Broome County Medical Examiner’s Office is handling the case to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Calls to the Binghamton Country Club seeking information on whether the pool has reopened went unanswered.

3 OTHER STORIES OF LOCAL INTEREST

1. Concerns Rise After Reports of 19 ICE Detentions in 72 Hours

Community concern is growing over an apparent surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across Broome County.

A local advocacy organization reported 19 ICE detentions in Broome County over a 72-hour period, while a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed that ICE routinely conducts enforcement operations in the greater Binghamton area.

The reported surge comes amid broader debate over immigration enforcement locally and statewide. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has previously acknowledged a formal arrangement that allows the county jail to house people already detained by ICE.

2. The Cameo Theater Is Coming Back, But Not as a Movie Theater

For decades, the Cameo Theater was part of neighborhood life in Binghamton. Built in 1928 as a single-screen movie house, the landmark hosted generations of moviegoers before closing and remaining vacant since 1997.

Now, the building is being transformed.

Local entrepreneur Damien Cornwell, who acquired the property in 2015, is working with the Broome County Urban League to redevelop the former theater as the Cameo Center for Community Engagement. The project received a major boost through nearly $1 million in state economic-development funding.

The Cameo will not return as a traditional first-run movie theater. Instead, plans call for a 300-seat comedy club and live entertainment venue in the rear portion of the building, with the front dedicated to Urban League daycare services, youth development and career education.

It is a new life for a building that once represented the classic neighborhood movie-going experience and then sat empty for nearly three decades.

3. Broome County Gets Emergency Communications Funding as State Invests $110 Million

New York State is investing $110 million to strengthen emergency communications and 911 systems, including more than $10 million across the Southern Tier.

Broome County is set to receive more than $1.8 million through two grant programs supporting emergency communications, dispatch operations, equipment, training and system modernization.

For residents, the practical impact is straightforward: stronger communications between first responders and upgraded systems for answering and dispatching emergency calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY / ALERTS / CRIME

Local Arrests

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released its latest weekly arrest report Thursday. In keeping with MyBroome’s established name-use policy, names are published for adults 21 and older charged with felonies. Misdemeanor defendants and defendants under 21 are not named here unless an established exception applies.

1. Jennifer L. Boykin, 40, was charged with first-degree identity theft, three counts of second-degree possession of a forged instrument and third-degree grand larceny, all felonies, along with misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance. The charges followed a fraud investigation in the Town of Chenango.

2. Ian M. Jennings, 22, of Port Crane, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and tampering with physical evidence, both felonies, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal impersonation, criminal mischief and conspiracy following a stolen-property investigation in the Town of Fenton.

3. A 19-year-old Port Crane resident was charged with misdemeanor conspiracy and criminal facilitation following a stolen-property investigation in the Town of Fenton.

4. A 56-year-old Endicott resident was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny following an investigation in the Town of Union.

5. A 34-year-old Scranton, Pennsylvania, resident was charged with misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and multiple traffic violations following a crash investigation in the Town of Binghamton.

6. A 39-year-old Whitney Point resident was charged with misdemeanor second-degree criminal trespass and a trespass violation following investigations in the Town of Barker.

The Sheriff’s Office notes that its weekly summary does not represent all law-enforcement activity or arrests by other agencies.

Binghamton Shooting Investigation Continues

Binghamton Police have also been investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized earlier this week. Police were searching for a suspect following the July 6 incident.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS & TRAFFIC

Local Developments

Water Street Parking Garage and Free Saturday Parking

Downtown visitors will have another incentive to come into the city this month. Binghamton is offering free Saturday parking throughout July in the Water Street and Hawley Street garages and the Collier Street surface lot.

Food Pantry Expansion to Study When Hunger Hits Hardest

Christ Episcopal Church in Binghamton is preparing a month-long schedule expansion beginning in August to better determine when residents face the greatest food insecurity. The experiment follows renewed attention to the financial pressure facing ALICE households, families that earn above the official poverty level but still struggle to afford basic necessities.

PBA Fundraiser Supports Son of Officer Bradley Coon

The Binghamton Police Benevolent Association has launched a GoFundMe campaign titled “Honoring Bradley by Supporting Hugo’s Future” to support the 12-year-old son of Officer Bradley Coon following his sudden death. The fundraiser quickly surpassed $10,000.

Traffic

Drivers should remain alert for changing summer construction zones, local road projects and intermittent delays across Broome County.

With a thunderstorm possible Friday afternoon, any heavy downpour could also create temporary roadway flooding and poor drainage conditions. Motorists should not drive through flooded roadways.

WEATHER AND 5-DAY FORECAST

Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy and humid, around 73 degrees.

Friday: Cloudy and humid with a thunderstorm possible this afternoon. Heavy downpours could temporarily flood roadways and poor-drainage areas. High near 78. Low around 61.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid. High near 80. Low around 58.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 81. Low around 59.

Monday: Partly sunny. High near 83. Low around 66.

Tuesday: Hot, with the temperature expected to reach around 92 degrees. Outdoor caution will be warranted, particularly during strenuous activity.

REGIONAL SPORTS UPDATE FROM THE NEWSXR SPORTS CENTER

Bill Clark Tears 21 Decks of Cards in 30 Seconds for a Guinness World Record

Local strongman and lecturer Bill Clark has set a new Guinness World Record by tearing through 21 decks of playing cards in just 30 seconds, using the feat to bring attention to substance-abuse resources.

Beyond the record itself, Clark tied the achievement to a larger purpose: directing attention toward help and recovery for people struggling with substance use.

Rumble Ponies Speedster A.J. Ewing Reaches 75 Stolen Bases

New York Mets prospect A.J. Ewing continues to electrify the Binghamton Rumble Ponies lineup. The 21-year-old outfielder has reached 75 stolen bases, ranking fifth across all of Minor League Baseball.

Major League outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is also in Binghamton on an MLB rehabilitation assignment, bringing additional attention and fans to Mirabito Stadium.

The Rumble Ponies are also preparing to temporarily transform into the Southern Tier Scoop Scoundrels from July 17 through July 19, complete with specialty branding, an ice cream social and bucket-hat giveaways.

Black Bears Rebuild After Championship Season

The Binghamton Black Bears are reshaping their roster after losses in the FPHL Expansion Draft.

The defending Empire Division champions have signed rookie defenseman Marquise Brown, who arrives following postseason experience with the Durham Roadrunners in Ontario, and rookie goaltender Graham Burke, a two-time NCAA Division III national champion with Hobart College.

Mack Patterson Honored After State Championship

Broome County honored Chenango Valley track standout Mack Patterson after his NYSPHSAA Class C state championship in the discus. Patterson won the title with a throw of 166 feet, 2 inches.

STAC Changes Championship Format

The Southern Tier Athletic Conference is restructuring its tournament format for the coming school year. Traditional semifinals will be eliminated in favor of direct Large School and Small School championship games, with Metro and West division teams grouped as large schools and Central and East division teams grouped as small schools.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tonight, Friday, July 10

Colesville Super Celebration: 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee
The two-day celebration begins at 5 p.m. at the Harpursville American Legion with a free family fun night and food vendors.

Refugee Day Celebration
The American Civic Association hosts its annual celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. at 131 Front Street in Binghamton. Guests are invited to bring food, books or photographs representing their culture.

Saturday, July 11

Veterans Resource Gathering
Broome County veterans can connect with community services and benefits resources from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market. The market itself is also open Saturday.

Colesville Super Celebration, Day Two
Saturday’s schedule includes a parade, Wild West show, chicken barbecue, antique tractor pull, live auction and nighttime fireworks.

Bass and Brown in the Glen
Lori Bass-Brown and Chris Brown perform an outdoor acoustic set at Glendale Park in Endicott beginning at 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 12

C&G at Southside Commons
A family-friendly outdoor performance begins at 3 p.m. on South Washington Street in Binghamton.

Coming Next Week

Broome Bands Together: Johnny Marsh and His Amazing Friends perform Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. at Otsiningo Park. Admission is free, and CHOW will collect nonperishable food donations.

Deposit Community Fest: Groove Method performs Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at Deposit Community Park.

Community Bazaar in Endwell: The three-day summer bazaar at the Church of the Holy Family begins Friday, July 17, at 5 p.m., with live music, carnival games, bingo and a white elephant sale.

Windsor Pagoda Concert: The Sidney Community Band performs Friday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windsor Village Green pagoda.

At the Movies This Week

Broome County moviegoers have two major commercial theaters offering daily screenings this week: Regal Binghamton at 900 Front Street and AMC Vestal Town Square 9 at 2425 Vestal Parkway East.

Among the major titles on local screens are Moana, Minions & Monsters, Evil Dead Burn, Toy Story 5, Young Washington, Supergirl, The Invite, Disclosure Day and Obsession, with multiple daily showtimes and select 3D and premium-format screenings.

MYBROOME™ THEN – 100 YEARS AGO TODAY IN BROOME COUNTY

Exactly 100 years ago, on Saturday, July 10, 1926, Broome County readers opened their newspapers to a mix of Prohibition-era crime, robbery, famous visitors, new business development, church construction and boxing drama.

One of the day’s biggest local stories involved the Windsor Inn on Windsor Road, which authorities moved to close for a full year under an injunction after the establishment had been raided twice within ten days and illegal bootleg liquor was reportedly seized.

Another remarkable crime story involved Norman Travis, a farmer from Brookdale, who told authorities he had been robbed on Conklin Road after stopping for six travelers who offered to tell his fortune and “charm his money.” Instead, according to the account, they took his entire roll of cash and escaped in a waiting vehicle.

Broome County also learned of the unexpected death of Dr. Robert L. Lounsberry, a prominent Binghamton insurance official who died while traveling aboard a train passing through Wisconsin.

In local culture, internationally known Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder visited the Binghamton Rotary Club ahead of a scheduled appearance at the historic Stone Opera House.

Business news included the organization of the new Vasco Products Company, Inc., which opened a soap-manufacturing facility on Court Street in a building formerly occupied by the Bates-Troy Laundry.

Meanwhile, architect Arthur T. Lacey completed plans with Park Avenue Baptist Church for a major new church building at Vestal Avenue and Rush Avenue.

And in sports, local boxing fans followed the drama surrounding a proposed bout between Binghamton-area favorite Bucky Lawless and fighter Brady. A licensing dispute nearly killed the match before it was cleared to move to Star Park.

One hundred years later, the names, businesses and buildings have changed. But crime, development, entertainment, sports and local characters were filling Broome County’s newspapers then just as they fill the news today.

GEN Z SUMMARY

A tragic story leads today’s MyBroome Now: an 11-year-old boy died after being pulled unresponsive from the Binghamton Country Club pool. The investigation remains open, no foul play is suspected, and calls seeking information about whether the pool has reopened went unanswered.

Also today: local advocates report 19 ICE detentions in 72 hours, the old Cameo Theater is being transformed into a community and entertainment center, Broome County is getting money for emergency communications upgrades, and downtown Binghamton has free Saturday parking throughout July.

In sports, Bill Clark ripped through 21 decks of cards in 30 seconds for a world record while raising awareness for substance-abuse resources. A.J. Ewing has stolen 75 bases for the Rumble Ponies, Mack Patterson was honored for his state discus title, and the Black Bears are already rebuilding for their next championship run.

The weekend is packed with the Colesville Super Celebration, Refugee Day, veterans resources, live music and more.

And 100 years ago today? Broome County was reading about bootleg liquor raids, a farmer robbed after being offered a fortune-telling session, a famous Scottish entertainer visiting Binghamton, a new soap factory and a boxing match nearly derailed by state licensing drama.

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MYBROOME NOW – Friday, July 10, 2026