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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....
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Co-owner of Stadium 138 files lawsuit against business partners for opening Blazin' Saddles
Mikaila Fargnoli ‘15, a co-owner of Stadium 138, a local restaurant and bar, filed a lawsuit against her two business partners for allegedly violating a noncompetition agreement. Filed on Oct. 14, the...
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Residents move into Confluence Court, a new affordable apartment complex
On Oct. 8, new residents began moving into Confluence Court, a 111-unit apartment complex designed to support veterans, people with substance abuse disorders and low-income individuals. The building was renovated by Helio...
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As mayoral election approaches, candidates meet once again to debate
With less than two weeks until the general election, both candidates running for mayor of Binghamton met once again this week on the debate stage. Held on Monday in the Southern Tier...
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New York Young Republicans disbanded after offensive chats leaked
In a unanimous vote on Friday, the New York GOP Executive Committee disbanded the state’s Young Republicans chapter after leaked Telegram messages revealed that members frequently used racist, antisemitic and other offensive...
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Republican state senator announces campaign against Rep. Josh Riley
Peter Oberacker, a Republican state senator representing New York’s 51st district, announced his campaign against incumbent Democratic Rep. Josh Riley to represent New York’s 19th congressional district. The announcement was made official...
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Local nonprofit hosts annual 'Paws and Pints' event
A local nonprofit hosted its second-annual Paws and Pints earlier this month, raising thousands of dollars to support its assistance dog training team. Stand With Me, an organization based in Broome County,...
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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...