Community
Paul Ryan campaigns for Claudia Tenney in Binghamton
Binghamton received a visitor on Tuesday as Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, campaigned for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY). Tenney, who represents New York state’s 22nd congressional...
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Binghamton Office of Code Enforcement encourages students to utilize code compliance inspections
As the midway point of the fall semester inches closer, many students have already begun their search for off-campus housing next year. In an effort to inform students of their landlords’ responsibilities...
Community
Citizen Action, Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow hold March for Racial Justice in Downtown Binghamton
While many Binghamton University students headed home for fall break, some filled the streets of Downtown Binghamton for the second annual March for Racial Justice on Saturday. The march, organized by Citizen...
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EatBing hosts biannual Restaurant Week, donates proceeds to Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network
Since 2010, EatBing has hosted Restaurant Week in the city of Binghamton. During the twice-a-year event, restaurants create prefixed three-course meals and donate money from the proceeds to a local charity. EatBing...
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Town Gown Advisory Board to implement health and wellness initiatives in the community
With goals of bringing together members of Binghamton University and the city of Binghamton to influence a safer and healthier community, BU’s Town-Gown Advisory Board (TGAB) will be implementing several recently funded...
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Student-populated areas see higher rates of break-ins, burglaries
On a warm summer morning in Binghamton, a student rental house on Leroy Street stood with its basement door busted open, waiting for Hunter Andrasko and his roommates to wake up and...
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BPD cracks down on underage drinking in Downtown Binghamton
Several Binghamton bars and convenience stores experienced trouble over the weekend for serving and selling alcohol to minors. The Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested six people on misdemeanor charges for serving alcohol...
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Students, community members protest Endicott police response at 'Pack the Court'
A group of about 20 people stood silently in protest in the courtroom of Endicott Village Court on Wednesday morning. The protest, entitled “Pack the Court,” was hosted by Progressive Leaders of...
Community
Broome County Sheriff's race could impact local jail conditions
According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Broome County Jail in Dickinson, New York housed an average of 500 inmates per day in 2017, an increase of...
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YWCA aims to empower voters at annual event
With a mission to empower women and eliminate racism, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Binghamton and Broome County hosted its annual Stand Against Racism campaign at its Downtown Binghamton facility...