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The Bundy Museum announces temporary closure following financial struggles
The Bundy Museum of History and Art announced a temporary closure beginning after Aug. 22, including the suspension of tours, programs, services and activities until further notice. The Bundy Museum, which opened...
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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...
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Inmates sue after Salmonella outbreak at Broome County Correctional Facility
A group of inmates incarcerated in the Broome County Correctional Facility filed a class action suit against the County of Broome, Sheriff Fred Ashkar and Trinity Food Services Group, Inc. for alleged...
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Community rallies in response to fatal fire at hotel being used as shelter for unhoused families
Community members rallied for justice for the six people who were killed in a fire at a hotel being used as a shelter for unhoused families in Endwell on Monday. At about...
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Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul sue federal government over withheld highway funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul formally sued the federal government for cancelling more than $73.5 million in highway funding for New York. Filed on April 24, the...
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Vigil held for unhoused man allegedly attacked by teenagers in Binghamton
A vigil was held on Tuesday to honor Peter Bennedum, an unhoused man who was allegedly attacked by five teenagers in Binghamton last Monday. The vigil, hosted on Carroll and Henry Streets,...
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Binghamton University students take active role in United Nations project on gender inequality
Binghamton University students were recently recognized for their contributions in the Women in Diplomacy project at the United Nations Women’s headquarters last fall. The Women In Diplomacy project was launched by the...
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Broome County seizes hundreds of pounds of drugs in 'Operation Clean Sweep'
Over 400 pounds of illegal drugs and 20 firearms have been seized countywide in the past year as a result of “Operation Clean Sweep.” At a press conference last week, Broome County...
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Nick Libous, Democratic candidate for the 123rd State Assembly seat, announces campaign suspension
In a press conference last week, Nick Libous announced the suspension of his campaign for the 123rd Assembly District. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84 announced in early January that she would not...
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Mayor Kraham announces building on Washington Street will be demolished
Mayor Jared Kraham announced the upcoming demolition of an abandoned building at 263 Washington St. last week. The building, formerly known as “The Kenmore,” was built in the late 1880s. The property...