Community
Sheriff Akshar announces new Community Plan
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar recently presented his new Community FIRST Plan. Akshar introduced his plan to the Binghamton Rotary Club on Jan. 24, according to NewsChannel 34, which involves focusing staffing...
Community
SNAP budget set to decrease
The budget for food safety nets will soon be reduced to pre-COVID-19 levels. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal initiative that provides food assistance to low or no-income individuals...
Community
Binghamton makes snowiest cities list
Binghamton has been named one of the snowiest cities in the United States. According to a recent list from Angi, Binghamton’s average snowfall of 61.9 inches over the past five years is...
Community
Nonprofit funding raised by Philanthropy Incubator
Students at Binghamton University will soon practice philanthropy by making donations to local organizations. The Philanthropy Incubator is a program that allows students to practice philanthropy by raising money and giving it...
Community
'I can't breathe': Activists criticize BPD after arrest video circulates
Circulating videos of a Binghamton Police Department (BPD) officer kneeling on the neck of a Black-Asian man have sparked an investigation. The incident took place outside of Dillinger’s Celtic Bar and Eatery...
Community
Alternate side parking returns
As December arrives, so has the City of Binghamton’s annual winter alternate side parking guidelines. From Dec. 1, 2022 to March 15, 2023, Binghamton residents must adhere to the city’s alternate side...
Community
SUNY applicants double after new initiatives
SUNY has recently seen a “historic growth” in applications. This fall, SUNY launched a two-week no-fee application process open to any students interested in applying. On Oct. 25 SUNY had dropped the...
Health
Flu cases rise in Broome County
As finals week approaches, flu season is underway in Broome County. According to the New York State (NYS) Flu Tracker, as of the week of Nov. 20, 231 total cases of influenza...
Community
BU and BCC propose merge
SUNY Broome Community College (BCC) may soon be one with Binghamton University. On Dec. 1, BU President Harvey Stenger announced that the University was pushing forward a plan to further integrate with...
Community
BU professor analyzes Ticketmaster presale controversy
A Binghamton University marketing professor has analyzed the consumer behavior of recent Taylor Swift concert ticket sales. On Nov. 15, Ticketmaster — a ticket sales and distribution company — hosted a presale...