Community
Binghamton's Human Rights Commission sees first appointments since November referendum
A referendum to change how members of the Binghamton Human Rights Commission were appointed passed in the fall. Now, the City Council has appointed its first members after more than eight years...
Community
TPS, DACA programs face uncertain future one month into Trump's second term
Several immigration programs face uncertain futures a month into President Donald Trump’s second term. On his first day in office, Trump signed several executive orders aimed at tightening border security and restricting...
Feature
'Silly Nice' fights for an equitable cannabis market
In a historically underrepresented field, Silly Nice, a small Black- and veteran-owned cannabis brand, is part of an effort to uplift minority-owned businesses. Silly Nice provides artisanally crafted and sustainable products at...
Campus News
LASU spearheads rally against mass deportations
In response to President Donald Trump’s blitz of immigration-centered executive orders, the Latin American Student Union spearheaded a rally and march against mass deportation on Thursday. Representatives of the American Civic Association,...
Campus News
The search for a new University president officially begins
Following the first meeting of the newly formed presidential search committee last week, the hunt to find Binghamton University’s eighth president has officially begun. Finding a replacement is no easy feat, according...
Community
City Council fills vacancy following Olamni Porter's resignation
Following the resignation of Olamni Porter, who represented the City Council’s first district, last month, the remaining council Democrats have appointed a new member to fill the seat. The appointee, Carla Murray...
Community
Rich David, former Binghamton mayor, launches campaign for county clerkship
Rich David, a Republican who served as mayor of Binghamton for two terms, officially launched his campaign for the Broome County clerkship on Wednesday. The campaign kickoff was held at the Old...
Community
Dick's Sporting Goods, a homegrown business that expanded nationwide, will soon close its store No. 1
After 77 years of business in the Binghamton area, where it was born, Dick’s Sporting Goods store No. 1 announced that it will be closing its doors this year, marking the end...
Campus News
Faculty Senate passes three resolutions affirming commitment to academic freedom, student protest
The Faculty Senate on Tuesday voted to pass three resolutions in support of student protests and academic freedom. The resolutions followed a letter of concern from last semester regarding the administrative response to the Peace...
Community
Binghamton firefighter killed in Main Street fire
A fire broke out on Main Street by the Court Street Bridge on Wednesday night, killing one Binghamton Fire Department firefighter and injuring two others. Multiple departments responded to the three-alarm fire,...