Vera Saidel

vsaidel@binghamton.edu

18 Articles


Community

City of Binghamton rejects attorney general report's findings, conclusions in excessive force case

The city of Binghamton has rejected the factual findings and conclusions resulting from an investigation by the Office of the New York State Attorney General that found excessive force was used against...


Listicle

Important people at BU

When taking a walk down the Spine to get to class or across the Peace Quad on the way to get lunch, you will undoubtedly run into some important faces. Here are...


Campus News

BU debate director coaches incarcerated individuals

Joseph Leeson-Schatz, Binghamton University’s winning debate director, coaches clubs from the elementary to collegiate level. His newest team of debaters are being coached from prison. Through the National Prison Debate League (NPDL),...


Community

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...


Campus News

SA Congress certifies SA E-Board, BU Council representative elections

In an official end to election season, the Student Association (SA) Congress voted to certify the results of last week’s SA E-Board and Binghamton University Council representative elections at their meeting on...


Community

Community holds vigil for Nex Benedict

Binghamton’s community came together on Tuesday to hold a vigil honoring Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student who died in February after a physical altercation with three other students. Held at...


Community

State Senate advances flood mitigation bills

The New York State Senate recently passed a series of bills designed to mitigate flooding and improve responses to natural disasters. Spearheaded by several senators, including Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the chamber’s majority leader,...


Feature

Meet the political science professor turned expert witness

As campaign season begins to heat up, Jonathan Krasno, a professor of political science and the chair of the Faculty Senate’s Executive Committee, has made a name for himself as an expert...