Community
Africana studies department hosts webinar on Black mistrust of COVID-19 vaccine
In honor of Black History Month, the Africana studies department sought to draw attention to racial disparity in the United States health care system, an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. On...
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JPMorgan Chase opens at University Plaza
A new banking option has opened up for Binghamton University students and town residents as the first JPMorgan Chase Bank opened its doors in the New York Southern Tier region on Feb....
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NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo extends bar, restaurant COVID-19 curfew
New York state residents now have one extra hour to spend at their favorite bars and restaurants. NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that all New York state bars and restaurants can...
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Construction begins on Route 434 Greenway
Following a year of deliberation, Binghamton University students, staff and town residents alike will be able to go to Downtown Binghamton without leaving a carbon footprint. On Feb. 4, New York State...
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BU's Harriet Tubman Center for the Study of Freedom and Equity releases more details about Truth and Reconciliation Commission
During a town hall meeting on racial justice Tuesday evening, Binghamton University’s Harriet Tubman Center for the Study of Freedom and Equity released more details regarding the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission...
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New COVID-19 restrictions impact local restaurants
As the nation endures another surge of COVID-19, New York State has implemented increasingly strict precautions to help contain the spread of the virus. In a Manhattan press conference on Nov. 11,...
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North Side Mutual Aid provides food, supplies for community
North Side Mutual Aid, a Binghamton volunteer organization, is distributing food and goods to local residents in an effort to uplift the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donation drop-offs are accepted from...
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City of Binghamton passes budget amid opposition
Despite local opposition, the city of Binghamton has approved its 2021 budget. On Oct. 29, the Binghamton City Council passed the $97.7 million budget. This comes amid recent efforts by local organizations...
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BU School of Pharmacy hosts countywide rapid testing site
A new mobile testing site makes COVID-19 testing more accessible to Binghamton University students with limited transportation. At the end of September, cases on BU’s campus were increasing steadily, with 134 positive...
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Students, community members celebrate Biden's election win
Cities across the country erupted into celebration following the results of the presidential election, and the Binghamton area is no different. On Saturday night, around 60 community members and Binghamton University students...