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After nearly a decade, Garage Taco Bar under new ownership
After nearly a decade of serving up Mexican-inspired street food, Garage Taco Bar is under new management. The downtown staple and student favorite located at the corner of Washington and Henry Streets...
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Following reelection to unprecedented third term, Jason Garnar delivers State of the County address
After his reelection to a historic third term in November, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar ‘99 delivered the annual State of the County Address last Thursday. The speech described progress on key...
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City of Binghamton wins $10 million for Clinton Street revitalization
The city of Binghamton has won $10 million from a state program that aims to transform downtowns into vibrant city centers, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Jared Kraham announced on Thursday. The...
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Mayor Jared Kraham to run for reelection
A campaign website for Jared M. Kraham, the mayor of Binghamton, has been updated to announce his campaign for reelection. A Republican, he focused on quality-of-life issues in his first term. “Mayor...
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BAE Systems invests $65 million into Endicott campus
BAE Systems, a global manufacturing company specializing in aerospace and defense, will invest $65 million into Broome County’s battery industry. The investment, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer...
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Miles Burnett, a Democrat, launches mayoral campaign
Miles Burnett, a South Side native who announced his candidacy for mayor of Binghamton earlier this month, officially kicked off his campaign on Tuesday. Burnett, a Democrat, joined dozens of supporters downtown...
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Rep. Riley joins bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce bill to lower energy costs
Freshman Rep. Josh Riley earlier this month joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill expanding a federal program designed to help low-income families save on energy costs. Introduced by...
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Oakdale Commons enters its second phase of development
The large-scale renovation project at the Oakdale Commons continues, with plans to construct new residential, health care and child care facilities in the complex. In August, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the...
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Justice Department sues New York over 'Green Light Law'
The Department of Justice earlier this month filed a lawsuit against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and two other state officials over a law allowing undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses. U.S....
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Josh Riley ceremonially sworn into office in Endicott, his hometown
Less than 1,000 feet from his former high school in Endicott, Rep. Josh Riley was ceremonially sworn into office Saturday, capping off a path to Congress that saw him lose in 2022...