Community
Binghamton City Council passes alternative funding proposal for Fire Department
The Binghamton City Council unanimously voted on Sept. 10 to allocate $141,000 to the Binghamton Fire Department for the purchase of essential fire safety equipment. The vote came two weeks after the...
Community
Elected officials speak out against ICE arrests in Broome County
Some local elected officials are speaking out in response to confirmed sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Broome County. Last week, ICE officials arrested two men in Johnson City,...
Community
Mayor Jared Kraham releases 2026 budget proposal
Mayor Jared Kraham unveiled his 2026 budget proposal on Monday at the Binghamton City Council. The $111 million proposal will now be reviewed by the city’s seven councilmembers. The budget seeks to...
Community
New Italian restaurant set to open on State Street
A new restaurant featuring homemade pasta at affordable prices will open soon in Downtown Binghamton. Baci and Ianni’s Trattoria, located at 201 State St., will provide a “fine dining experience” for a...
Community
Local residents attend 'Your Courts, Your Voice' town hall at the Binghamton Public Library
Local residents gathered at the Broome County Public Library last week to learn more about legal resources and how the court system is addressing community needs. Administrative Judge Eugene Faughnan and District...
Campus News
Center of Israel Studies holds 'Gaza Beyond the Strip' roundtable
The Center for Israel Studies held a roundtable discussion on Monday to address the current crisis in Gaza. The talk, titled “Gaza Beyond the Strip: Histories and Possibilities of a Middle East...
Campus News
SA launches accessible emails campaign, offers prizes for student organizations
The Student Association will award $100 grants to some student organizations that make their emails more accessible to people with disabilities. Throughout October, the SA will partner with the Vice President for...
Community
UHS Pediatrics Binghamton receives Broome County Immunization Champion award
The United Health Services Pediatrics Binghamton team recently earned a Broome County Immunization Champion award for achieving the highest adolescent immunization rate in the county and educating the community about preventative care...
Campus News
I-GMAP hosts international peacebuilder to kick off annual visiting practitioner program
The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention kicked off this semester’s visiting practitioner program with a talk by Lakshitha Saji Prelis, a distinguished advocate for youth involvement in peacebuilding. Held on...
Community
More than 150 activists and community members attend 'Broome County on ICE' panel
A panel of activists gathered to discuss the Broome County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. More than 150 people came to the United Presbyterian Church of...