Community
Town and Country Apartments renovation begins
Renovations are underway at Binghamton’s Town and Country apartment complex following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement of the $94 million project on Jan. 16. Local officials say the planned upgrades will provide quality,...
Campus News
Student Association posts statement from SA Congress condemning divestment from Israel
A statement that the Student Association Congress condemns divestment from Israel was posted to the SA’s main Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon. Its publishing was mandated by legislation passed by the body...
Community
Hochul's annual 'State of the State Address' highlights affordability, public safety
Following a disappointing November election for Democrats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a major series of initiatives addressing a variety of policy issues during her annual “State of the State Address.”...
Community
Community gathers for Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
To commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through prayer, speech and spiritual music, the Broome County MLK Commission gathered at the Salvation Temple Church on Monday evening. The celebration was...
Campus News
Pi Kappa Phi returns to BU
After surrendering its charter in 2015, the Theta Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is returning to Binghamton University this semester. The fraternity’s official philanthropic efforts will support the nonprofit The Ability...
Community
Olamni Porter resigns from Binghamton City Council
The Binghamton City Council is facing a new vacancy after the resignation of Olamni Porter, a Democrat who represented the first district. Porter’s departure from the council was reported on Tuesday by...
Campus News
Following end to race-conscious admissions, BU sees slight changes in diversity and student enrollment statistics
Following the end of race-conscious affirmative action, Binghamton University saw its highest enrollment since 2017 and changes in diversity statistics this fall. Out of 18,815 students, 9,068 — just over 48 percent...
Community
Two days before second Trump presidency begins, activists gather downtown to protest his policies
Days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump, around 100 Binghamton activists gathered downtown in the snow to march for human rights. The rally was spearheaded by community groups Indivisible Binghamton, the...
Community
Vestal Parkway Denny's permanently closes
Upon returning to campus this semester, students will face a culinary change just off campus, as the popular Denny’s location has permanently closed. Officially shutting its doors on Dec. 23, a sign...
News
SA unanimously passes resolution to expand kosher and halal dining options
In a demonstration of unity, the Student Association passed a resolution toward the end of last semester calling for the expansion of kosher and halal dining options on campus. The unanimously passed...