Community

Local family without running water after landlord restricts access

For weeks, a family in Binghamton has been living without water access. Last week, members of the Stakeholders of Broome County, a housing rights activist group, as well as other members of...


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As gas prices rise, commuter students face challenges

People across the United States, including Binghamton University students, are finding themselves paying more at the gas pump. According to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the current average...


Community

Broome County permanently closes rapid testing site as COVID-19 cases fall

As the COVID-19 situation in Broome County continues to improve, off-campus students may find themselves with fewer COVID-19 testing options in the near future. On March 10, the Broome County Office of...


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Local women entrepreneurs gather in Zoom panel

Some of Binghamton’s women restaurateurs gathered to celebrate Women’s History Month and discuss their experiences in the hospitality industry this past Tuesday. The panel discussion, titled “Women Entrepreneurs in Binghamton Restaurants,” was...


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Binghamton announces 2022 Business Competition

Earlier this month, plans for the 13th-annual Binghamton Business Plan Competition were announced. For over a decade, Binghamton has hosted its annual Business Plan Competition with the help of local organizations such...


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"Stand for Ukraine" rally held at Binghamton City Hall

“Slava Ukraini” echoed in Downtown Binghamton as hundreds gathered to show solidarity with Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. The Together for Ukraine Foundation, along with local Ukrainian churches...


Community

$8.1 million West Side construction project underway

The First Ward Action Council’s (FWAC) West Side construction project is now underway. The FWAC, a nonprofit organization specializing in developing and expanding housing in Broome County, has been certified by the...


Off-Campus News

Two Downtown restaurant owners, one other individual arrested in connection to ongoing investigation

Two owners of Downtown Binghamton restaurants along with one other individual have been arrested in connection with recent sexual assault allegations. On Wednesday, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested Yaron “Ron” Kweller,...


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BU student dies after battle with cancer

Kelli Russo, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, has died, according to a recent B-Line announcement. A B-Line announcement Thursday morning stated Russo had died in her home near Albany, survived by...


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Broome County faces opioid spike

There has been a recent spike of opioid overdoses in Broome County, prompting local health officials to warn students of the dangers of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. As of last week,...