Nuala Kappel
News Editor
nkappel@binghamton.edu
55 Articles
Housing Issue 2026
Binghamton community contends with ongoing housing crisis amid tragedies
Over the past year, the Binghamton area has suffered several tragedies in the loss of several unhoused individuals — sparking a conversation in the community about the treatment of unhoused people in...
News
A Q&A with 9/11 first responder Paul Eliacin
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Pipe Dream sat down with Paul Eliacin, an independent filmmaker who volunteered at Ground Zero during the 9/11 rescue efforts. His answers have been lightly...
News
Agreement between Broome County Sheriff's Office and ICE ends in accordance with state law
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office agreement with Immigration Customs and Enforcement was terminated on August 25. The termination comes as a result of the “Local Cops, Local Crimes” Act, which was signed...
News
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dead at 80
Country music singer and American icon Dolly Parton has passed away at 80 years old. “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” said Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew, in the video announcing her...
News
Binghamton City Council urges Kraham to terminate Flock Safety contract
The Binghamton City Council passed a resolution urging Mayor Jared Kraham to terminate the city’s existing contracts with Flock Safety on Aug. 6. The legislation comes after widespread concern regarding the practices...
Community
Tom & Marty's owner speaks on recent raids on local bars
The owner of a local bar called out practices surrounding recent enforcement measures against underage drinking in Downtown Binghamton. Lawrence P. Shea, co-owner of Tom and Marty’s, spoke with Pipe Dream about...
Campus News
Pipe Dream's Stories of the Year
The 2025-26 news cycle was characterized by tumultuous national politics, student advocacy and new leadership in Binghamton University’s administration. Pipe Dream’s News Desk created a list of last year’s top stories, which...
Campus News
SA Congress passes 2026-2027 budget amid transparency controversy
The Student Association Congress passed its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget at Tuesday’s meeting. The budget process has drawn controversy in recent weeks over whether group allocations, or the amount of money each...
Campus News
SA Congress passes 'Resolution to Bring Back Whimsy'
The Student Association Congress passed a resolution to “bring back whimsy” to Binghamton University’s campus. The resolution, titled “Resolution to Bring Back Whimsy,” was authored by Jennifer Majoy, an Off Campus College...
Campus News
University President Anne D'Alleva reflects on first months in office at SA Congress meeting
Binghamton University President Anne D’Alleva attended Tuesday’s Student Association Congress meeting to discuss her first five months in office. In her speech, D’Alleva included details about her “Listening to Lead” tour, a...