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Waddell trial concludes, verdict expected Oct. 29
The criminal trial of Hamail Waddell entered its second and final day on Thursday morning in Binghamton City Court. After Waddell took the witness stand in his defense, his attorney rested, and...
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Criminal trial against Hamail Waddell begins in Binghamton City Court
Trial proceedings in the criminal case against Hamail Waddell began Monday morning in Binghamton City Court. The case will resolve charges against Waddell, a Black-Asian man arrested in the early hours of...
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Murder suspect arrested at SUNY Broome
A SUNY Broome student was arrested in the town of Dickinson on Sept. 16 after the Broome County Sheriff’s Department was informed of an active out-of-state arrest warrant for murder. The student...
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Gov. Hochul establishes upstate workforce development program
Working to establish close to $200 million in funding toward job training and career support in the advanced manufacturing sector, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new workforce development program, ON-RAMP. ON-RAMP, which...
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Gov. Hochul signs legislation aiding emergency medical service workers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a series of laws aimed to help stabilize emergency medical services finances and expand on-site treatment options. The legislative package, comprised of two main bills, was...
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Broome County Food Council's access plan addresses countywide food insecurity
The Broome County Food Council launched its new “Food Access Plan” last week, detailing five strategies to ensure sustainable healthy, affordable food access across Broome County. The plan, organized in collaboration with...
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Citizen Action holds reproductive rights rally
Citizen Action of New York, an activist group, held a reproductive freedom rally on Monday to protest Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro’s policies related to abortion rights. Pro-choice advocates from the community attended...
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Deliberations surrounding demolition of Court Street house continue
A plan to demolish a historic home in Downtown Binghamton faces continued opposition from a local preservation group. The home, a two-story residence built in the late 19th century, is located at...
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Mayor Kraham presents 2025 budget proposal
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham unveiled his 2025 budget proposal detailing his plans for the city on Monday evening at City Hall. It is now in the hands of the City Council. Totaling...
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Rep. Molinaro amplifies false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets
On Sept. 9, Rep. Marc Molinaro, a Republican who represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes Greater Binghamton, posted a statement to various social media accounts falsely claiming that Haitian immigrants...