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Anne D'Alleva selected president of Binghamton University
This article was updated on 8:09 p.m. on 8/24. Over 10 months after Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced his intent to step down, the SUNY Board of Trustees named the University’s...
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Mayoral candidates release fundraising reports ahead of November election
With less than four months until Election Day, the candidates running for mayor of Binghamton publicly released campaign fundraising data. State law required the publishing of these July periodic reports, which contain...
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Molinaro confirmed to lead Federal Transit Administration
The U.S. Senate voted 71-23 on Saturday to confirm former Rep. Marc Molinaro as head of the Federal Transit Administration. Both New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand opposed his nomination....
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Binghamton police chief suspended pending investigation of altercation involving his girlfriend
Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski was placed on administrative leave after his girlfriend was involved in an altercation with two teenagers. Mayor Jared Kraham announced last Sunday that Assistant Chief John C....
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Student visa interviews resume with 'thorough' social media vetting
Over a month after the State Department paused visa interviews for international students, it announced that all student visa applicants will face a “comprehensive and thorough vetting” of their online and social...
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Thousands of Broome County voters select candidates in Republican primary
Voters across New York headed to the polls last Tuesday to select candidates in local primary races. Nearly 4,500 voters in Broome County cast ballots in the Republican primary. The battle for...
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Democrat Miles Burnett endorsed by 25 current and former elected officials for upcoming mayoral election
Miles Burnett, a Democrat running for mayor of Binghamton, recently gained support from 25 current and former local politicians. A campaign press release indicated that more endorsements from leaders and community organizations...
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Vestal teachers still work under expired contract despite a year of negotiations
After over a year of negotiations, Vestal Central School District teachers continue to work under an expired contract. Beginning in February 2024, negotiations focused on salary increases, health insurance plans and after-school...
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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado challenges Kathy Hochul for governor
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced his campaign for governor of New York earlier this week. His bid pits him against Gov. Kathy Hochul, who selected him for lieutenant governor in 2022. Delgado’s...
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City of Binghamton wins Local Government Achievement Award
The city of Binghamton was recognized for its coordinated effort to improve aging railway infrastructure on Thursday. Mayor Jared Kraham accepted the New York Conference of Mayors’ Local Government Achievement Award for...