Campus News
Students address discrimination, difficulties of seeking out help at 'Mental Health in Minority Communities'
Students explored the intersection of minority experiences and mental health at a discussion hosted by the African Student Organization (ASO) and the Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society on Wednesday night. The event,...
Campus News
Students practice using naloxone, learn to help overdose victims
In 2017, Broome County Emergency Medical Services administered naloxone a total of 353 times, according to the New York State County Opioid Quarterly Report. On Tuesday, several students learned how to use...
Community
Binghamton University students, community members gather to honor victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
In the aftermath of a mass shooting on Saturday that killed 11 and injured six at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Binghamton University students and local community members gathered on Monday night to...
Campus News
SEFA encourages state employees to donate to charity
In an effort to advance community development, Binghamton University faculty members are working toward donating $50,000 to the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), a state-run charitable solicitation of New York state employees....
Community
New act may help combat opioid crisis in Broome County
In 2015, Broome County experienced over 100 deaths as a result of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain relievers, according to the New York State Department of Health. Now, a bill known...
Police Watch
Police Watch: October 31, 2018
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Two people, one ID FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 7:42 p.m. — Officers responded to a complaint at...
Community
Unopposed candidates
Candidates running unopposed in Broome County: State Sen. Fred Akshar (R) State Sen. Fred Akshar is the Republican candidate for New York’s 52nd senate district in the New York State Senate. Elected...
Community
Robert Seidel — Broome County Legislature (15th District)
Robert Seidel is the Republican candidate for Broome County’s 15th district in the Broome County Legislature. Seidel previously served on the Binghamton City Council and has worked for the New York State...
Community
Mark Whalen — Broome County Legislature (15th District)
Legislator Mark Whalen is the Democratic candidate for Broome County’s 15th district in the Broome County Legislature. First elected in 1992, Whalen has served as the chairman of the Broome County Legislature...
Community
Joanne Hanrahan — Broome County Legislature (14th District)
Joanne Hanrahan is the Republican candidate for Broome County’s 14th district in the Broome County Legislature. Hanrahan previously worked as a secretary for the city of Binghamton, and is currently chair of...