Community

Amid federal cuts, County Executive Jason Garnar releases 2026 budget

Last Monday, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar delivered his 2026 Budget Address, which focused on how the county would allocate funds to improve the lives of residents in areas like housing, economic...


Off-Campus News

Mayoral candidate under fire for using racial slur in video from 2009

With just weeks until the November general election, Miles Burnett, the Democratic candidate for the City of Binghamton’s mayoral race, is facing backlash after a video resurfaced of him repeatedly using a...


Community

SOM students launch mentorship program at local high school

A group of students from Binghamton University’s School of Management launched a mentorship program at a public high school in Owego, New York earlier this month. The partnership with Owego Free Academy...


Community

Binghamton City Council passes alternative funding proposal for Fire Department

The Binghamton City Council unanimously voted on Sept. 10 to allocate $141,000 to the Binghamton Fire Department for the purchase of essential fire safety equipment. The vote came two weeks after the...


Community

Elected officials speak out against ICE arrests in Broome County

Some local elected officials are speaking out in response to confirmed sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Broome County. Last week, ICE officials arrested two men in Johnson City,...


Community

Mayor Jared Kraham releases 2026 budget proposal

Mayor Jared Kraham unveiled his 2026 budget proposal on Monday at the Binghamton City Council. The $111 million proposal will now be reviewed by the city’s seven councilmembers. The budget seeks to...


Community

New Italian restaurant set to open on State Street

A new restaurant featuring homemade pasta at affordable prices will open soon in Downtown Binghamton. Baci and Ianni’s Trattoria, located at 201 State St., will provide a “fine dining experience” for a...


Community

Local residents attend 'Your Courts, Your Voice' town hall at the Binghamton Public Library

Local residents gathered at the Broome County Public Library last week to learn more about legal resources and how the court system is addressing community needs. Administrative Judge Eugene Faughnan and District...


Community

UHS Pediatrics Binghamton receives Broome County Immunization Champion award

The United Health Services Pediatrics Binghamton team recently earned a Broome County Immunization Champion award for achieving the highest adolescent immunization rate in the county and educating the community about preventative care...


Community

More than 150 activists and community members attend 'Broome County on ICE' panel

A panel of activists gathered to discuss the Broome County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. More than 150 people came to the United Presbyterian Church of...