Community
Residents share concerns about proposed utility rate hikes in town hall hearing
The New York Public Service Commission held a public town hall at Binghamton City Hall on Tuesday. Residents voiced their perspectives on proposed electricity and gas delivery rate hikes that could impact...
Campus News
Survivors of deadly Seton Hall fire in 2000 visit BU
Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons, two survivors of a deadly fire at Seton Hall University, shared their story and gave fire safety advice in a talk on Monday. In collaboration with Binghamton...
Community
Federal government shutdown might affect key assistance programs
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill remain deadlocked over a week into the current federal government shutdown, residents who rely on important federal programs for nutrition assistance and mortgage loans could be negatively...
Campus News
'For Gaza We Rise:' SJP, other groups rally as part of Week of Solidarity
Students for Justice in Palestine held a “March for Gaza” on Tuesday to commemorate the second anniversary of Oct. 7 and show solidarity with Palestinians amid the continued humanitarian crisis in the...
Campus News
BUZO holds memorial commemorating second anniversary of Oct. 7
The Binghamton University Zionist Organization held a walkthrough memorial on Tuesday to commemorate the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and honor the lives lost in Israel. Held in the...
Community
Hochul's 'inflation refund' checks will be distributed this month
Over eight million New Yorkers are expected to receive “inflation refund” checks as part of an initiative by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The $2 billion program will distribute one-time checks ranging from $150...
Community
Local sustainability organization faces funding cuts, jeopardizing student internships
As a local sustainability organization faces drastic funding cuts, it may be forced to downsize its student internship offerings. The Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow is a nonprofit that conducts outreach and...
Campus News
VPSS holds third-annual Multicultural Voting Fair
Last Monday, the Vice President for the Student Success Office held its third annual Multicultural Voting Fair to promote political engagement among students. The fair was organized in collaboration with the Center...
Community
Kraham, Burnett discuss their vision for the City of Binghamton in 'Meet the Candidates' debate
With the general election just one month away, incumbent Republican Mayor Jared Kraham and Democrat Miles Burnett debated on Friday for the second time this cycle. Dozens of community members attended the...
Campus News
As part of new law, Binghamton University appoints Title VI coordinator
Binghamton University appointed a Title VI coordinator after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in August requiring all colleges and universities in the state to create the position. The Title VI coordinator works...