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Binghamton University receives $2.5 million to help develop improved avian flu vaccine
Binghamton University received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to spearhead research in developing an improved vaccine against avian influenza. The project...
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Johnson City Village Board fails to pass resolution that would limit police cooperation with ICE
The Johnson City Village Board failed to pass a resolution put forward by Mayor Christina Charuk MAT ‘19 to limit police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The resolution, presented at...
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Parts of University Union flooded after sprinkler malfunction
A sprinkler head failed in the Marketplace late on Sunday, creating a massive burst of water that flooded part of the space. At around 11:50 p.m., the fire alarm went off in...
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BU professor spearheads research in detecting AI deepfakes
Binghamton University Professor Yu Chen is in the early stages of developing a program that flags images generated by artificial intelligence in hopes of helping the public regain trust in online media....
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City Council passes legislation to protect dogs from extreme temperatures
As temperatures remained below freezing last week, the Binghamton City Council passed legislation setting limits on how long dogs can spend outside in extreme weather. An adaptation of Syracuse’s “Adrian’s Law,” the...
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes new legislation to limit local and state cooperation with ICE
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a new bill to restrict state and local officials from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill would ban 287(g) agreements in New...
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Chinese whistleblower Guan Heng granted asylum, released from detention
Guan Heng, a Chinese whistleblower detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August, was granted asylum by an immigration judge last Wednesday. After being transferred to another facility, he was released...
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Binghamton University student wins golden ticket on 'American Idol'
Jesse Findling, a junior at Binghamton University, is heading to Hollywood after receiving a golden ticket during the season 24 premiere of “American Idol.” Findling, who studies biology and musical theatre, received...
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Local pizzeria finds new location ahead of Binghamton Plaza demolition
The owners of New York Pizzeria, currently located in the Binghamton Plaza, will move to a new location following the city’s plan to demolish the plaza by March. The pizzeria will be...
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Broome County reports 43 percent decline in suspected fatal overdoses last year
Broome County has released data showing a 43 percent decline in suspected fatal overdoses and a 29 percent drop in nonfatal overdoses last year compared to 2024. The county also officially opened...