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This year marks 50th anniversary of Herizon, a local social club and bar for lesbians
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Herizon, a lesbian social club and bar that was active in Binghamton from 1975 to 1991. Herizon served as a women’s space and creative hub...
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Community demonstrates against Trump administration in second 'No Kings' protest
Local organizers, students and community members crowded by the Broome County Courthouse on Saturday’s “No Kings” rally to protest the Trump administration. Spearheaded by Indivisible Binghamton, Citizen Action of New York and...
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Woman dies in custody at Broome County Jail
A woman died last week while in custody at the Broome County Jail. Chelsey M. Davis, 38, of Port Dickinson, New York, was taken into custody on Oct. 8 at 2:14 p.m....
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Investigation into former police chief concludes, finding numerous BPD policy violations
A report detailing the findings of a July 18 incident involving former Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski was released last week. In July, the city of Binghamton hired Lippes Mathias LLP, a...
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State Sen. Lea Webb '04 announces $200,000 in funding for local museum
State Sen. Lea Webb ‘04 secured $200,000 in state funding for the Roberson Museum and Science Center to help fund major renovations to the museum’s interior. The grant comes through the New...
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Attorney General Letitia James indicted by grand jury
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday for charges of bank fraud and falsifying statements. Her indictment comes two weeks after another jury indicted James Comey,...
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Residents share concerns about proposed utility rate hikes in town hall hearing
The New York Public Service Commission held a public town hall at Binghamton City Hall on Tuesday. Residents voiced their perspectives on proposed electricity and gas delivery rate hikes that could impact...
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Federal government shutdown might affect key assistance programs
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill remain deadlocked over a week into the current federal government shutdown, residents who rely on important federal programs for nutrition assistance and mortgage loans could be negatively...
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Hochul's 'inflation refund' checks will be distributed this month
Over eight million New Yorkers are expected to receive “inflation refund” checks as part of an initiative by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The $2 billion program will distribute one-time checks ranging from $150...
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Local sustainability organization faces funding cuts, jeopardizing student internships
As a local sustainability organization faces drastic funding cuts, it may be forced to downsize its student internship offerings. The Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow is a nonprofit that conducts outreach and...