Community
'I can't breathe': Activists criticize BPD after arrest video circulates
Circulating videos of a Binghamton Police Department (BPD) officer kneeling on the neck of a Black-Asian man have sparked an investigation. The incident took place outside of Dillinger’s Celtic Bar and Eatery...
Community
Alternate side parking returns
As December arrives, so has the City of Binghamton’s annual winter alternate side parking guidelines. From Dec. 1, 2022 to March 15, 2023, Binghamton residents must adhere to the city’s alternate side...
Community
SUNY applicants double after new initiatives
SUNY has recently seen a “historic growth” in applications. This fall, SUNY launched a two-week no-fee application process open to any students interested in applying. On Oct. 25 SUNY had dropped the...
Health
Flu cases rise in Broome County
As finals week approaches, flu season is underway in Broome County. According to the New York State (NYS) Flu Tracker, as of the week of Nov. 20, 231 total cases of influenza...
Community
BU and BCC propose merge
SUNY Broome Community College (BCC) may soon be one with Binghamton University. On Dec. 1, BU President Harvey Stenger announced that the University was pushing forward a plan to further integrate with...
Community
BU professor analyzes Ticketmaster presale controversy
A Binghamton University marketing professor has analyzed the consumer behavior of recent Taylor Swift concert ticket sales. On Nov. 15, Ticketmaster — a ticket sales and distribution company — hosted a presale...
Community
BCSD to rebuild Binghamton elementary school
Binghamton City School District’s (BCSD) Board of Education (BOE) has announced their plan to rebuild Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, representatives of the BCSD and families from the district...
Community
Social justice organizations network in "Solidarity for the Future"
On the weekend before Thanksgiving, local social justice-oriented organizations came together to eat food and discuss ideas at “Solidarity for the Future.” Hosted by the Poverty Awareness Coalition (PAC) and the Roosevelt...
Politics
BU alumnus announces bid for House Democrat leader
A Binghamton University alumnus is favored to become the next U.S. House of Representatives’ Democratic leader. On Thursday, Nov. 13, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she was retiring from her position as...
Community
New tenants union to target student housing crisis
A newly formed tenants union aims to target housing issues related to Binghamton University. The Binghamton UniverCity Tenants Union has been established by The Stakeholders of Broome County, a housing advocacy group...