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Local politicians and community members work to support SNAP recipients
Amid confusion over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, local politicians and community members are trying to support those in need through alternative funding sources and volunteer organizing. With the...
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Veteran resource center and tiny-home complex opens in Binghamton
After nearly a decade of planning, Broome County unveiled new tiny homes and a comprehensive resource center for local veterans, providing an all-in-one hub for accessing housing, services and community. Located on...
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Mayor Kraham wins reelection amid national Democrat victories
As Democratic candidates declared victory in key races across the country, incumbent Republican Mayor Jared Kraham narrowly won a second term in office in the City of Binghamton. Local Republicans also kept...
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City Council passes resolution calling for investigation into former police chief
Last week, the Binghamton City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning former Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski and calling for further investigation into his conduct. A report released earlier this month found...
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Residents voice concern over increased funding for the Broome County Sheriff's Office
Last Thursday, the Broome County Legislature hosted a public hearing to discuss next year’s proposed budget, where several residents got up to publicly oppose increased funding for the Broome County Jail. If...
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Binghamton resident places second on 'Jeopardy!'
Last week, Nicholas Petrilli, a Binghamton resident and employee at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, came in second place on the popular game show Jeopardy! Petrilli faced off against two other contestants —...
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Mayor Kraham's administration to explore expanding passenger rail service to Binghamton
In a recent mayoral debate, Mayor Jared Kraham said his administration was exploring ways to implement passenger rail service in the Greater Binghamton area. During the debate, hosted by the League of...
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Binghamton City School District receives state grant to fund Dolly Parton Imagination Library services
The New York State Library awarded $15,000 to the Binghamton City School District to fund a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library is a nonprofit organization that mails books...
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Local activist group explores opening a University chapter
A local progressive activist group is exploring the possibility of opening a student chapter at Binghamton University. Indivisible Binghamton is one of over 2,000 chapters across the United States working to “elect...
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Sen. Lea Webb '04 to allocate $815,000 to Southern Door Community Land Trust
State Sen. Lea Webb ‘04 announced that the Southern Door Community Land Trust will receive $815,000 in state funding to build affordable housing units in Broome County by the end of 2026....