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Federal judge dismisses indictment against Attorney General Letitia James
A federal judge dismissed the federal indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, concluding that Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney who brought the case to court, was unlawfully appointed...
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Local church helps forgive $1.5 million in medical debt for community members
Christ Episcopal Church, located in Downtown Binghamton, has partnered with a nonprofit to eliminate $1.5 million in medical debt to assist local families. In 2014, a group of former debt collection executives...
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Trump administration to restore some naturalization ceremonies after cancellations across Upstate New York
Some New Yorkers hoping to become U.S. citizens were left with uncertainty as the Trump administration cancelled naturalization ceremonies statewide. While some across the state are set to proceed, naturalization ceremonies in...
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Binghamton native will become the next mayor of Seattle
More than a week after Election Day, Binghamton native Katie Wilson was declared the winner of Seattle’s mayoral election. Wilson, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell with 50.2 percent...
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18-year-old high school senior detained by ICE in Broome County Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an 18-year-old high school senior from Long Island, who is currently being held at the Broome County Jail. Gendri Yovani Ortiz Paredes, a student at Roosevelt...
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Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet posthumously honored at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards
John “JR” Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who was killed battling a major fire in February, was honored at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards Ceremony earlier this month. Gaudet, an 11-year veteran of the...
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Binghamton landlords will soon sign up for new lead rental registry
More than 2,000 Binghamton landlords have received letters instructing them to sign up for a new lead rental registry. The letters come after state lawmakers identified 25 communities across New York with...
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Broome County Legislature passes 2026 budget
The Broome County Legislature passed its 2026 budget last week, which includes property tax cuts, investments in community programs and expansion of mental health resources. Originally released in September by County Executive...
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OurBus adds six new lines from University in time for Thanksgiving
OurBus, a regional bus company, has established six new bus routes serving the Binghamton area in time for the Thanksgiving break. As the holiday season approaches, many students are finalizing their commute...
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Local politicians and community members work to support SNAP recipients
Amid confusion over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, local politicians and community members are trying to support those in need through alternative funding sources and volunteer organizing. With the...