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Rep. Josh Riley proposes legislation to ban foreign ownership of American utility companies
Rep. Josh Riley introduced new legislation last Thursday that would ban foreign enterprises from owning American utility companies. The bill, titled the “Keep the Lights Local Act,” would expand federal laws to...
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...
Campus News
Binghamton University announces increased stipends for graduate student workers
After months of negotiations between SUNY and the Graduate Student Employees Union, Binghamton University will increase stipends for graduate students starting next year. Through pressure from graduate student workers, new campus-based raises...
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...