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Agreement between Broome County Sheriff's Office and ICE ends in accordance with state law
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office agreement with Immigration Customs and Enforcement was terminated on August 25. The termination comes as a result of the “Local Cops, Local Crimes” Act, which was signed...
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Students navigate transition to Chartwells
After 40 years with Sodexo as its dining provider, Binghamton University has made the change to Chartwells Higher Education. The University announced it will not be renewing its contract with Sodexo in...
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Twenty-five cases of measles confirmed in Upstate New York
As of Sunday, Aug. 30, there are 25 lab-confirmed cases of measles in Upstate New York. According to Dr. Lazarus Gehring, medical director of the Broome County Health Department, the Health Department...
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Executive order renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 27 renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The order requires U.S. federal agencies to use the new name on all official maps and...
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Remembering Binghamton legend Rasa von Werder
Rasa von Werder, a Binghamton legend and Downtown’s nightlife celebrity, passed away at the age of 80 on June 5. Rasa lived in the Binghamton area during her later years and frequented...
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University President Anne D'Alleva unveils new five-year strategic plan
Binghamton University President Anne D’Alleva released her new strategic plan to outline the University’s goals for the next five years. The plan, titled “Forward Together: The Vision for Binghamton University,” aims to...
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East Gym opens 75,000-square-foot expansion
Over three years after the initial announcement, the East Gym expansion opened earlier this month. The renovations added 75,000 square feet of recreational programming space, including state-of-the-art exercise equipment, new basketball courts...
Campus News
Candidates vie for BU Council Representative in special election
Five months after Binghamton University Council Representative elect Irene Cui stepped down from her position, the Student Association Congress’ Elections and Judiciary Committee is holding a special election to fill the position....
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Binghamton University Feminist Collective hosts Red Zone Week events
The Binghamton University Feminist Collective hosted its annual “Red Zone” week of events to spread awareness for the period between the first week of classes and Thanksgiving break, when over 50 percent...
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New York federal judge vetoes policy suspending the processing of visas from 75 countries
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries including Afghanistan, Russia, Somalia and Iran. Vargas ruled that the State Department...
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Binghamton residents rally for stronger data center control
Binghamton residents and Citizen Action of New York, a local grassroots advocacy organization, rallied in Downtown Binghamton to call for stronger data center regulation, seeking to protect the health of local communities....
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Trail of Truth honors substance abuse-related deaths in Broome County
Trail of Truth held its annual day of remembrance for lives lost to substance abuse and overdose at the Broome County Courthouse on Saturday. The event had a wide variety of healing...
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Dolly Parton, country music icon, dead at 80
Country music singer and American icon Dolly Parton has passed away at 80 years old. “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” said Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew, in the video announcing her...
Men's Soccer
George Washington bests men's soccer 3-0 at first home game
Men’s soccer dropped its home opener 3-0 to George Washington on Sunday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex, handing the Bearcats their first loss of the season. The Bearcats entered Sunday’s match...
Campus News
Long-awaited Panera Bread opens on campus
A Panera Bread has opened on Binghamton University’s campus, offering seating for over 100 people and the full Panera Bread menu, including sandwiches, soups, salads, bread and other baked goods. The Panera...
Community
The Bundy Museum announces temporary closure following financial struggles
The Bundy Museum of History and Art announced a temporary closure beginning after Aug. 22, including the suspension of tours, programs, services and activities until further notice. The Bundy Museum, which opened...
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Binghamton City Council urges Kraham to terminate Flock Safety contract
The Binghamton City Council passed a resolution urging Mayor Jared Kraham to terminate the city’s existing contracts with Flock Safety on Aug. 6. The legislation comes after widespread concern regarding the practices...