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Community holds vigil for Nex Benedict

Binghamton’s community came together on Tuesday to hold a vigil honoring Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student who died in February after a physical altercation with three other students. Held at...


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Court rules Republican Strawn will fill sixth district vacancy as holdover councilman

The Broome County Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Philip Strawn, the incumbent Republican councilman, will temporarily fill the Binghamton City Council’s sixth district vacancy until an appointment can be made. Settling a...


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Community groups protest as House speaker appears with Molinaro

Community activists rallied Thursday in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marc Molinaro’s appearance in Binghamton. The Water Street protest, organized by Citizen Action of New York’s Southern Tier Chapter,...


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New York Republicans gather in Binghamton for statewide nominating convention

For the first time in nearly two decades, New York Republicans held their statewide nominating convention in Broome County. Party leaders arrived Thursday at the Doubletree by Hilton on Water Street in...


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State Senate advances flood mitigation bills

The New York State Senate recently passed a series of bills designed to mitigate flooding and improve responses to natural disasters. Spearheaded by several senators, including Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the chamber’s majority leader,...


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Independent Redistricting Commission approves new Congressional map

New York state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), in a recent 9-1 vote, approved a new congressional map following a years-long battle between the Democratic and Republican parties. The map will now...


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Kraham proposes new fines for off-road vehicles operating in Binghamton

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham proposed new fines for those operating off-road vehicles in the City of Binghamton amid concerns of excessive noise and public safety. The law will revise penalties for those...


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Vestal residents, Town Board divided over school resource officer program status, other concerns

On Valentine’s Day, Vestal residents gathered at the Town Hall, calling for the school resource officer (SRO) program’s expansion in the Vestal Central School District (CSD). Currently, four Vestal police officers oversee...


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Gov. Hochul designates Binghamton, Johnson City as 'pro-housing' communities

Last week, the City of Binghamton was one of 20 municipalities in New York state designated as a pro-housing community by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration. The designation was announced by the Hochul...


Sex Issue 2024

'Say the damn word': The state of abortion rights, locally and nationwide

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, abortion access has been stuck in a state of limbo across the United States. Though abortion rights have been threatened nationwide,...