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Binghamton community rallies against ICE, hosts vigil days after Alex Pretti shooting

On a frigid winter weekend, students, community members and local activists gathered in downtown Binghamton to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and remember the lives of individuals who were shot and...


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After pushback, Delta Air Lines will continue offering flights from Greater Binghamton Airport

After pushback from local, state and federal officials, Delta Air Lines has agreed to maintain flights running to and from the Greater Binghamton Airport. The reversal came just days after the company...


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Autopsy released of woman who died in custody at Broome County Jail

The Broome County Coroner released autopsy results into the death of Chelsey Davis, a woman who died hours after entering the county’s correctional facility in October. Davis, 38, of Port Dickinson, New...


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Binghamton park may be renamed to honor firefighter who died in Court Street fire last year

Binghamton’s West End Park may be renamed to honor John R. Gaudet, a firefighter who died in the line of duty last year. Binghamton Fire Department Chief Alan G. Gardiner, Binghamton Professional...


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Broome County expresses interest in potentially building a nuclear power plant

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar ‘99 said Broome County is interested in potentially hosting a new nuclear power plant site. The proposed plant is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan...


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Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers 2026 State of the State Address

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State address on Jan. 13 to announce the state’s agenda for the new year. Hochul unveiled several initiatives during the speech,...


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Johnson City street renamed after former University President Harvey Stenger

The Village of Johnson City has renamed a street to honor former Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. The city’s board passed a local law to officially rename the eastern section of Corliss...


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Local Democrats join race to replace Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

Just a few weeks after longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84 announced she will not seek reelection, several local Democrats have declared their candidacies in the race to succeed her. After serving...


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U.S. Department of Education transfers some functions to other federal agencies

The U.S. Department of Education signed six new agreements in November to decentralize its core responsibilities and assign some offices to other departments. The announcement is part of the Trump administration’s plan...


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After recount, Democrat Christina Charuk '19 clinches victory in Johnson City mayoral race

Following a mandatory recount earlier this month, Democrat Christina Charuk MAT ‘19 has officially been declared the winner of the Johnson City mayoral race, defeating incumbent Republican Mayor Martin Meaney by just...