Community
Binghamton park may be renamed to honor firefighter who died in Court Street fire last year
Binghamton’s West End Park may be renamed to honor John R. Gaudet, a firefighter who died in the line of duty last year. Binghamton Fire Department Chief Alan G. Gardiner, Binghamton Professional...
Community
Autopsy released of woman who died in custody at Broome County Jail
The Broome County Coroner released autopsy results into the death of Chelsey Davis, a woman who died hours after entering the county’s correctional facility in October. Davis, 38, of Port Dickinson, New...
Community
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers 2026 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State address on Jan. 13 to announce the state’s agenda for the new year. Hochul unveiled several initiatives during the speech,...
Community
Johnson City street renamed after former University President Harvey Stenger
The Village of Johnson City has renamed a street to honor former Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. The city’s board passed a local law to officially rename the eastern section of Corliss...
Community
Local Democrats join race to replace Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Just a few weeks after longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84 announced she will not seek reelection, several local Democrats have declared their candidacies in the race to succeed her. After serving...
News
Gov. Hochul announces new program to expand access to child care in Broome County
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state will fund a pilot program to help expand options for child care in Broome, Dutchess and Monroe Counties. The program will allocate $60...
Community
After pushback, Delta Air Lines will continue offering flights from Greater Binghamton Airport
After pushback from local, state and federal officials, Delta Air Lines has agreed to maintain flights running to and from the Greater Binghamton Airport. The reversal came just days after the company...
Community
Broome County expresses interest in potentially building a nuclear power plant
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar ‘99 said Broome County is interested in potentially hosting a new nuclear power plant site. The proposed plant is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan...
Campus News
President D'Alleva delivers inaugural State of the University address
Binghamton University President Anne D’Alleva delivered her inaugural State of the University address on Friday, sharing insights from her “Listening to Lead” tour and plans for the upcoming year. D’Alleva began the...
Campus News
AI research center will be established at Binghamton University
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that Binghamton University will soon be home to an independent artificial intelligence research center, the first-of-its-kind at a public university in the United States. Along with a $25...
News
Mayor Kraham names acting police chief as next permanent department head
Before joining the Binghamton Police Department in 2000, Ryan was a Vestal town patrolman. A graduate of Binghamton High School and SUNY Broome, he is also a current executive board member for...
News
Chinese whistleblower held by ICE in Broome County Jail
A Chinese whistleblower and asylum seeker is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Broome County Correctional Facility. Guan Heng, a Chinese national who sought asylum in the United...
News
After 11 terms, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will not seek reelection
Longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo MA ‘84, who represented New York’s 123rd district, announced that she will not seek reelection this year. Lupardo has served in the state assembly since 2005 and is...
News
Community members, elected officials celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Community members and elected officials gathered on Monday to commemorate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by the Broome County MLK Commission, the celebration began with...
Campus News
Students approve changes to SA congressional elections in campus-wide referendum
The Student Association held a campus-wide referendum on Friday over whether to alter how congressional elections are run. With an estimated voter turnout of less than 1 percent, the proposed changes were...
Campus News
University purchases abandoned building complex on Vestal Parkway for $5.5 million
Binghamton University finalized a $5.5 million purchase of an abandoned office building along Vestal Parkway. The building sits on three parcels of land located near UClub — 4736 and 4740 Vestal Parkway...