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As mayoral election approaches, candidates meet once again to debate
With less than two weeks until the general election, both candidates running for mayor of Binghamton met once again this week on the debate stage. Held on Monday in the Southern Tier...
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New York Young Republicans disbanded after offensive chats leaked
In a unanimous vote on Friday, the New York GOP Executive Committee disbanded the state’s Young Republicans chapter after leaked Telegram messages revealed that members frequently used racist, antisemitic and other offensive...
Campus News
University considers making switch from physical to digital IDs
Binghamton University is considering replacing student and faculty physical identification cards with a mobile credential system. On Oct. 16, a Dateline announcement said that University administrators are exploring the possibility of transitioning...
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Republican state senator announces campaign against Rep. Josh Riley
Peter Oberacker, a Republican state senator representing New York’s 51st district, announced his campaign against incumbent Democratic Rep. Josh Riley to represent New York’s 19th congressional district. The announcement was made official...
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Local nonprofit hosts annual 'Paws and Pints' event
A local nonprofit hosted its second-annual Paws and Pints earlier this month, raising thousands of dollars to support its assistance dog training team. Stand With Me, an organization based in Broome County,...
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This year marks 50th anniversary of Herizon, a local social club and bar for lesbians
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Herizon, a lesbian social club and bar that was active in Binghamton from 1975 to 1991. Herizon served as a women’s space and creative hub...
Campus News
University's Jewish community organizes vigil marking second anniversary of Oct. 7
To mark the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks, members of Binghamton University’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday to remember the lives lost in Israel while calling for the...
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Community demonstrates against Trump administration in second 'No Kings' protest
Local organizers, students and community members crowded by the Broome County Courthouse on Saturday’s “No Kings” rally to protest the Trump administration. Spearheaded by Indivisible Binghamton, Citizen Action of New York and...
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Voting resources: What to know before you head to the polls
In just over two weeks, New Yorkers will head to the polls to cast ballots in local and statewide races. To make their voices heard, residents must plan to vote in this...
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A deeper look at the redistricting craze sweeping the country
As Republican-led states across the country move to redraw their congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, New York officials are discussing how the state could potentially respond. Over the summer,...