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After recount, Democrat Christina Charuk '19 clinches victory in Johnson City mayoral race
Following a mandatory recount earlier this month, Democrat Christina Charuk MAT ‘19 has officially been declared the winner of the Johnson City mayoral race, defeating incumbent Republican Mayor Martin Meaney by just...
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Q Center hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil
The Q Center held a candlelight vigil to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance. Observed on Nov. 20, the day was founded in 1999 by activists Gwendolyn Ann Smith, Nancy Nangeroni and Jahaira...
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Federal judge dismisses indictment against Attorney General Letitia James
A federal judge dismissed the federal indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, concluding that Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney who brought the case to court, was unlawfully appointed...
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Local church helps forgive $1.5 million in medical debt for community members
Christ Episcopal Church, located in Downtown Binghamton, has partnered with a nonprofit to eliminate $1.5 million in medical debt to assist local families. In 2014, a group of former debt collection executives...
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New website allows students to leave anonymous reviews of landlords
A Binghamton University junior teamed up with a recent graduate to create a platform where students can post anonymous reviews of their landlords, offering prospective tenants greater insight compared to traditional online...
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'Our Money, Our Voice': YDSA organizes march for campus dining reform
Continuing its push for campus dining reform, Binghamton University’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America organized a protest on Friday. Dozens of students rallied for heightened health and safety protocols,...
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Trump administration to restore some naturalization ceremonies after cancellations across Upstate New York
Some New Yorkers hoping to become U.S. citizens were left with uncertainty as the Trump administration cancelled naturalization ceremonies statewide. While some across the state are set to proceed, naturalization ceremonies in...
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Lyle Feisel, founding dean of Watson College, dies at 90
Lyle Feisel, the founding dean of the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, passed away on Nov. 5 at age 90. Feisel began his career in the U.S. Navy,...
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Amid criticism, University announces new steps promoting campus food safety
As students continue voicing concerns about campus food safety, Binghamton University recently announced it has “implemented a series of comprehensive steps” to meet health and safety requirements in dining halls. As part...
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Binghamton native will become the next mayor of Seattle
More than a week after Election Day, Binghamton native Katie Wilson was declared the winner of Seattle’s mayoral election. Wilson, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell with 50.2 percent...