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11-06-2025
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Local eateries face off in Chef Show Down at Kilmer Mansion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – There's a special opportunity to check out the incredible transformation of the Kilmer Mansion while sampling the culinary creations of some creative cooks. The Junior League of Binghamton is hosting a Chef Show Down as part of its Designer Show House at the historic mansion Thursday evening. The Junior League has completely refurbished the Kilmer with the help of local designers and contractors. Thursday evening, chefs from local eateries will face off in a competition to see who can create the best dish. The hook is that they must use an ingredient that might typically be found in a food pantry. That's because some proceeds from the Show House and affiliated events will go to create a Food Recovery and Prepared Meal Truck. The truck will collect leftover food from local restaurants and caterers for a chef to repurpose into hot meals that are then driven to food deserts in Broome and Tioga Counties for distribution to people in need. Junior League President Alisha Swietzer says our area has a good network of food pantries, but not everyone can easily get to them. 'Folks in our area have trouble accessing those. Either mobility challenges or they lack the means of a vehicle to get to them. So, we thought, 'Okay, we need to do something here, we need to combine the efforts.' So, we're going to take the food directly to them,' said Swietzer. Swietzer says the Junior League has set a goal of raising $360,000 to purchase the truck and pay for two years of operation. Once completed, it will turn the truck over to CHOW to operate. Thursday's Chef Show Down begins at 6 p.m. and features Little Venice, Donoli's, Kitchen Counter, Confection Connection, and Quebec Diner 87. There will be two prizes: a people's choice determined by $1 votes, and a judge's choice. I am honored to be a member of the judging panel. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased at or at the door. Binghamton Firefighters say 'farewell' to another brother Local eateries face off in Chef Show Down at Kilmer Mansion Pizza Week 2025: Vestal Bakery Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money for Special Olympics SRO Productions presents 'A New Brain' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Preparations underway for Designer Show House at Kilmer Mansion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – One of Greater Binghamton's most iconic estates is currently undergoing a one-of-a-kind transformation. Preparations for the Junior League of Binghamton's latest fundraiser are happening at Kilmer Mansion. The organization is hosting a Designer Show House at the mansion. Local designers and decorators are restoring the mansion, re-imagining what it would look like if the Kilmers still lived there. Some upgrades include carpeting, lighting, painting, and more. The mansion will be staged for the event, which will take place from June 3 to June 17. Show House Marketing Chair and Junior League Member Christina Olevano says the results will be unlike anything you've seen before. 'Whether you've been to the Kilmer Mansion and you've toured it before, like myself, or whether this would be your first time going through, it's just super exciting. It is going to be really a show,' said Olevano. Olevano says the permanent changes will help preserve and sustain the mansion for years to come. Funds raised during the Designer Show House will go to purchasing a food recovery and prepared meals truck for CHOW. There will be guided, private, and open house tours as well as several special events during the showcase. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and learn more, visit Real Heroes Breakfast honors community members for their bravery UHS receives $3.9 million grant as it continues pursuit of nursing excellence Community prepares for 15th annual Sacred Sites tour NYS awards $86M to arts and culture nonprofits throughout state Local students awarded with Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-02-2025
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Take a behind the scenes look of Kilmer Mansion with Junior League
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Interior design aficionados will be able to take a behind the scenes look at Kilmer Mansion before it undergoes restoration this summer. Junior League of Binghamton is hosting an Empty House Party on Sunday. During the event, guests will be able to explore the mansion before it is transformed by a variety of different designers. In June, Junior League is hosting a Designer Show House, and the mansion will be reimagined with elements that are true to the times of the Kilmer Family. Junior League member Christina Olevano says the Empty House Party will encourage community members to return this summer to see what the designers did with the blank space. 'It's just a fun way to spend a Sunday. You get to support your local Junior League of Binghamton and all of the great things that we do. You get a sneak peek at the Kilmer Mansion before the Designer Show House in the summer. And you get a chance to enter in to win prizes and also just have some snacks and listen to some live music,' said Olevano. The event will be held from 10 to noon on Sunday. Tickets are $15. Proceeds from ticket sales from both the Empty House Party and Designer Show House will support Junior League's plans to fight food insecurity by starting a Food Recovery and Prepared Meal Truck. The truck will offer free meals in community members in need. To learn more, visit Emily Mackay reminisces on her time as a U-E Tiger with students Take a behind the scenes look of Kilmer Mansion with Junior League Broome County Medical Director urges residents to get vaccinated Vestal Joann Fabric and Crafts set to close Binghamton and Broome hire outside law firms for Kweller case Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
