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Anticipating landmark NCAA settlement, Binghamton Athletics to 'tighten our belts'

Ahead of a blockbuster settlement between college athletes and the National Collegiate Athletics Association, Binghamton Athletics will tighten its budget. Settlement documents, filed in federal court in late July, await approval from...


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Corrections officer charged after using unnecessary force on inmate, Broome County Sheriff's Office says

Two corrections officers at the Broome County Correctional Facility were suspended without pay following the launch of an ongoing investigation involving the unnecessary use of force on an incarcerated individual. On July...


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Rabbi Levi Slonim of Chabad gives opening prayer for U.S. House

One day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, Rabbi Levi Slonim, the director of development at the Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton,...


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Biden exits presidential race, shaking up local congressional contest

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was ending his presidential campaign, endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic nomination. As the race for commander in chief enters a new...


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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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Binghamton alumna Emily Mackay qualifies for Paris Olympics

Former Bearcat Emily Mackay ‘21 will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France after finishing second in the 1500m finals at the Team USA Olympic Track and Field...


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Mickey and Bess Greenberg to be inducted into Jewish Sports Heritage Association

The Jewish Sports Heritage Association, a not-for-profit organization that educates the public about the roles of Jewish individuals in athletics, has announced its 2025 induction class, which will include two Binghamton University...


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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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New York's down-ballot primaries yield few surprises

With a few exceptions, New York’s Tuesday down-ballot primary election formalized general election matchups largely established for months. An overwhelming majority of candidates ran unopposed, including in the Southern Tier, where Democrat...