Community
Local political figures share thoughts after Trump assassination attempt
Just one day before former President Donald Trump was set to travel to the Republican National Convention — where he is expected to claim the Republican nomination for president — shots rang...
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Leor Kweller, former defendant in Colonial case, files Notice of Claim alleging civil rights violations
Last summer, a Broome County judge dismissed all criminal charges against Leor Kweller, whose 2022 arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault shook the Binghamton community. Now, Kweller and his legal...
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City Council approves funds for increased camera surveillance
Over vocal opposition from residents, the City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution accepting increased funding for camera surveillance across Binghamton. The resolution was first presented to the council by Deputy Mayor...
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Binghamton community responds to Trump conviction
As Americans face the historic reality of a former president’s felony conviction, Pipe Dream reached out to campus and community political leaders for their thoughts on the landmark legal proceedings. The verdict...
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Attorney General report determines excessive force was used in Hamail Waddell arrest; community responds
Community activists gathered at Binghamton City Hall on Wednesday evening in response to a recently released report from the New York Attorney General’s office, which found excessive force was used in the...
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Markets of Broome brings healthy, affordable food to county
A new collaboration between five local farmers markets strives to increase food accessibility in Broome County. Markets of Broome was organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (CCE Broome County)....
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Feminist Collective organizes annual 'Take Back the Night' rally
The Feminist Collective, a student activist organization centered around intersectionality, anti-capitalism and abolitionism, organized its annual Take Back the Night rally this past Thursday. With Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming to an...
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Black Sheep Tavern opens in Downtown Binghamton
Some bargoers may have noticed a new spot brewing in Downtown Binghamton. The Black Sheep Tavern, located at 142 Washington St., opened earlier this month with a menu including casual drinks, as...
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Local organizations host climate change summit
A local climate change summit was held this past weekend to highlight ways in which Broome County can become more environmentally sustainable. Spearheaded by Binghamton University, Broome County Planning, the American Red...
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Community activists protest Rep. Molinaro's tax policies
Activists gathered Monday in Downtown Binghamton to protest Rep. Marc Molinaro’s tax policies. They convened at noon near the Metro Center on Court Street to speak out against Molinaro’s alleged unwillingness to...
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New program seeks to connect young women with reproductive health services
A local sexual health clinic joined Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham and a nonprofit health insurance company this past week to announce a new reproductive health care program for young women. The program,...