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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes new legislation to limit local and state cooperation with ICE
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a new bill to restrict state and local officials from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill would ban 287(g) agreements in New...
Community
Chinese whistleblower Guan Heng granted asylum, released from detention
Guan Heng, a Chinese whistleblower detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August, was granted asylum by an immigration judge last Wednesday. After being transferred to another facility, he was released...
Community
Binghamton University student wins golden ticket on 'American Idol'
Jesse Findling, a junior at Binghamton University, is heading to Hollywood after receiving a golden ticket during the season 24 premiere of “American Idol.” Findling, who studies biology and musical theatre, received...
Community
Local pizzeria finds new location ahead of Binghamton Plaza demolition
The owners of New York Pizzeria, currently located in the Binghamton Plaza, will move to a new location following the city’s plan to demolish the plaza by March. The pizzeria will be...
Community
Broome County reports 43 percent decline in suspected fatal overdoses last year
Broome County has released data showing a 43 percent decline in suspected fatal overdoses and a 29 percent drop in nonfatal overdoses last year compared to 2024. The county also officially opened...
Campus News
University hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Series Fireside Chat with Red Lobster CEO
Binghamton University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a talk with Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of Red Lobster, as part of its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Series Fireside Chat....
Campus News
BU Audubon Society works with professors to make campus safer for birds
The Binghamton University Audubon Society is working to urge the University to prioritize bird safety and prevent collisions with glass windows. The Audubon Society is a national organization with the mission of...
Campus News
Binghamton University receives SUNY grant to expand mental health training
Last month, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced that 27 SUNY campuses will receive new grants through the Mental Health First Aid Grant Program. Sixteen state four-year campuses and 11 community...
Community
Binghamton community rallies against ICE, hosts vigil days after Alex Pretti shooting
On a frigid winter weekend, students, community members and local activists gathered in downtown Binghamton to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and remember the lives of individuals who were shot and...
Community
After pushback, Delta Air Lines will continue offering flights from Greater Binghamton Airport
After pushback from local, state and federal officials, Delta Air Lines has agreed to maintain flights running to and from the Greater Binghamton Airport. The reversal came just days after the company...