Community
$8.1 million West Side construction project underway
The First Ward Action Council’s (FWAC) West Side construction project is now underway. The FWAC, a nonprofit organization specializing in developing and expanding housing in Broome County, has been certified by the...
Off-Campus News
Two Downtown restaurant owners, one other individual arrested in connection to ongoing investigation
Two owners of Downtown Binghamton restaurants along with one other individual have been arrested in connection with recent sexual assault allegations. On Wednesday, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested Yaron “Ron” Kweller,...
Community
BU student dies after battle with cancer
Kelli Russo, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, has died, according to a recent B-Line announcement. A B-Line announcement Thursday morning stated Russo had died in her home near Albany, survived by...
Community
Broome County faces opioid spike
There has been a recent spike of opioid overdoses in Broome County, prompting local health officials to warn students of the dangers of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. As of last week,...
Science & Research
Local sixth grader works with BU students to develop invention
Students from the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science are helping to turn an invention from a local sixth grader into reality. Delaney Dixon, a local sixth grader, and...
Community
NAACP hosts "Know Your Rights" Panel
Lawyers, professors and a former Binghamton mayor gathered Wednesday to educate students about their rights. The panel, titled “Know Your Rights,” was hosted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
Off-Campus News
The Colonial, Dos Rios and the Stone Fox open after monthlong closure
After a monthlong closure following an outpour of sexual assault allegations against owners, The Colonial, Dos Rios Cantina and The Stone Fox are open once again. In a Facebook post on Jan....
Community
Snow day brings abrupt end to first full week of classes
The first full week of classes ended quickly for many students at Binghamton University. On Thursday, the University sent out a B-Alert stating that in-person classes at Science I, the Glenn G....
Community
JUST holds book drive for Broome County inmates
Broome County’s incarcerated populations are finding a literary escape from the walls of prison. The initiative is being undertaken by Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier (JUST), a local community group...
Off-Campus News
Binghamton mayor announces small business relief fund
Binghamton Mayor Richard David has announced an additional $113,000 in COVID-19 small business relief. On Sept. 20, Mayor David informed the city of Binghamton about the fourth round of pandemic assistance for...