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Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers 2026 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State address on Jan. 13 to announce the state’s agenda for the new year. Hochul unveiled several initiatives during the speech,...
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Johnson City street renamed after former University President Harvey Stenger
The Village of Johnson City has renamed a street to honor former Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. The city’s board passed a local law to officially rename the eastern section of Corliss...
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Local Democrats join race to replace Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Just a few weeks after longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84 announced she will not seek reelection, several local Democrats have declared their candidacies in the race to succeed her. After serving...
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Broome County expresses interest in potentially building a nuclear power plant
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar ‘99 said Broome County is interested in potentially hosting a new nuclear power plant site. The proposed plant is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan...
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U.S. Department of Education transfers some functions to other federal agencies
The U.S. Department of Education signed six new agreements in November to decentralize its core responsibilities and assign some offices to other departments. The announcement is part of the Trump administration’s plan...
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After recount, Democrat Christina Charuk '19 clinches victory in Johnson City mayoral race
Following a mandatory recount earlier this month, Democrat Christina Charuk MAT ‘19 has officially been declared the winner of the Johnson City mayoral race, defeating incumbent Republican Mayor Martin Meaney by just...
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Federal judge dismisses indictment against Attorney General Letitia James
A federal judge dismissed the federal indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, concluding that Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney who brought the case to court, was unlawfully appointed...
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Local church helps forgive $1.5 million in medical debt for community members
Christ Episcopal Church, located in Downtown Binghamton, has partnered with a nonprofit to eliminate $1.5 million in medical debt to assist local families. In 2014, a group of former debt collection executives...
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Trump administration to restore some naturalization ceremonies after cancellations across Upstate New York
Some New Yorkers hoping to become U.S. citizens were left with uncertainty as the Trump administration cancelled naturalization ceremonies statewide. While some across the state are set to proceed, naturalization ceremonies in...
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Binghamton native will become the next mayor of Seattle
More than a week after Election Day, Binghamton native Katie Wilson was declared the winner of Seattle’s mayoral election. Wilson, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell with 50.2 percent...
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18-year-old high school senior detained by ICE in Broome County Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an 18-year-old high school senior from Long Island, who is currently being held at the Broome County Jail. Gendri Yovani Ortiz Paredes, a student at Roosevelt...
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Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet posthumously honored at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards
John “JR” Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who was killed battling a major fire in February, was honored at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards Ceremony earlier this month. Gaudet, an 11-year veteran of the...
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Binghamton landlords will soon sign up for new lead rental registry
More than 2,000 Binghamton landlords have received letters instructing them to sign up for a new lead rental registry. The letters come after state lawmakers identified 25 communities across New York with...