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Local officials and community members gathered to mark 'Education and Sharing Day'
Elected officials and community leaders gathered at the Broome County Office Building last month to declare March 29 as National Education and Sharing Day in honor of the 124th anniversary of the...
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Nick Libous, Democratic candidate for the 123rd State Assembly seat, announces campaign suspension
In a press conference last week, Nick Libous announced the suspension of his campaign for the 123rd Assembly District. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84 announced in early January that she would not...
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Mayor Kraham announces building on Washington Street will be demolished
Mayor Jared Kraham announced the upcoming demolition of an abandoned building at 263 Washington St. last week. The building, formerly known as “The Kenmore,” was built in the late 1880s. The property...
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Broome County Sheriff's Office alters ICE detention policy
The Broome County Jail recently revised its internal policies on holding detainees on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, the jail will only consider...
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BU student Jesse Findling eliminated from Season 24 of 'American Idol'
Jesse Findling, a Binghamton University junior majoring in biology and minoring in musical theater, has ended his run on American Idol after making the top 12. The April 6 episode hosted a...
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Common Soil Juicery celebrates four years of providing organic drinks
Common Soil Juicery, a juice bar and restaurant on 37 South Washington Street, celebrated its fourth anniversary last month. The Juicery, which opened in Binghamton’s Southside neighborhood in 2022, provides “high-quality, nutrient-dense,...
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Defendant sentenced to seven years in state prison in connection with death of John 'JR' Gaudet
On Monday, Patrick K. Shea, 37, was sentenced in Broome County Court to seven years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision on charges manslaughter and arson in connection with...
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Naturalization ceremonies resume in Broome County five months after federal cancellations
Broome County celebrated 25 newly naturalized citizens with a ceremony in Binghamton last Wednesday. Held at the county courthouse in Downtown Binghamton, 25 individuals from 19 different countries became U.S. citizens. These...
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Binghamton Police Department informs local bars of obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking
The Binghamton Police Department recently began proactively visiting local bars to advise owners and managers about their obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking. According to John C. Ryan, the department chief,...
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Former Democratic mayor of Binghamton plans to run for Broome County Sheriff
Former Binghamton mayor Matthew Ryan ‘82 recently announced plans to run for Broome County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Fred Akshar. In a March 12 call with WNBF Radio, Ryan said he was...
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Broome County will gain two new Chick-Fil-A locations
Two new Chick-fil-A locations may be coming to Broome County, with one set to open later this year. The restaurants have been confirmed to be under construction in Johnson City at Oakdale...