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Winter Storm Stella causes two consecutive snow days
Students received two days off from classes this week thanks to a Binghamton University first — 31.1 inches of snowfall in a 24-hour period. The campus community was notified of Tuesday’s class...
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City of Binghamton plans to install blue-light system on West Side
Follow @Orla_McCaffrey The blue-light phones that illuminate Binghamton University’s campus will now brighten neighborhoods on the West Side, thanks to a recently announced collaboration between the BU administration and the city of...
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Local mayors discuss ways to create 'college towns'
On March 2, mayors Rich David of the city of Binghamton, Greg Deemie of Johnson City and John Bertoni of Endicott spoke to about 120 students, faculty, local business owners and community...
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U Club to offer Downtown, campus shuttles
For Binghamton University students living at U Club Binghamton, getting to Downtown Binghamton and to campus has been a challenge. But now, a long-promised shuttle bus service is finally taking shape. The...
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Local lawyers discuss implications of recent immigration ban
In response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders concerning immigration and refugee protocol, a panel of three local attorneys convened on Thursday evening to discuss the issues imposed by the policies...
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BU student launches hemp wine business
A student who founded the first hemp company in Broome County has officially launched his first hemp-infused wine. Friday night at Despina’s Mediterranean Taste, Kaelan Castetter, a junior majoring in political science,...
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Students, faculty rally in support of 'welcoming cities' resolution at Binghamton City Counil
More than a hundred people crowded Wednesday night’s Binghamton City Council meeting to voice their opinions in response to a recently proposed “Welcoming Cities Resolution.” The resolution was introduced by City Councilman...
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Students hold 'Take Action' meeting in preparation for City Council vote
Roughly 30 students gathered in the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday night for an “Emergency Take Action” meeting to discuss local politics. The event was hosted by the Roosevelt Institute at Binghamton...
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City Councilman Conrad Taylor introduces 'welcoming cities' resolution
Binghamton City Councilman Conrad Taylor was joined by Broome County Legislator Mary Kaminsky to announce the proposal of a Welcoming Cities Resolution into the City Council. The legislation would formally declare Binghamton...
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Binghamton city council president announces run for Broome County Clerk
On Feb. 2, the City Council of Binghamton’s President Joseph Mihalko held a press conference in front of roughly 100 supporters announcing he would be running for the position of Broome County...