Community
Broome County Food Council's access plan addresses countywide food insecurity
The Broome County Food Council launched its new “Food Access Plan” last week, detailing five strategies to ensure sustainable healthy, affordable food access across Broome County. The plan, organized in collaboration with...
Community
Citizen Action holds reproductive rights rally
Citizen Action of New York, an activist group, held a reproductive freedom rally on Monday to protest Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro’s policies related to abortion rights. Pro-choice advocates from the community attended...
Community
Deliberations surrounding demolition of Court Street house continue
A plan to demolish a historic home in Downtown Binghamton faces continued opposition from a local preservation group. The home, a two-story residence built in the late 19th century, is located at...
Community
Mayor Kraham presents 2025 budget proposal
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham unveiled his 2025 budget proposal detailing his plans for the city on Monday evening at City Hall. It is now in the hands of the City Council. Totaling...
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Rep. Molinaro amplifies false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets
On Sept. 9, Rep. Marc Molinaro, a Republican who represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes Greater Binghamton, posted a statement to various social media accounts falsely claiming that Haitian immigrants...
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St. Michael's Orthodox Church holds Carpathian cultural festival
St. Michael’s Greek Catholic Church hosted its annual cultural heritage festival on Sunday. The St. Michael’s Carpathian Festival, held in the attached community center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featured food,...
Community
Binghamton University Forum hosts Battery-NY-centered talk
The Binghamton University Forum, an organization working to connect community leaders with the University, held a talk on Wednesday discussing the proposed building of a new battery manufacturing facility in Johnson City....
Community
Local hair studio owner presented with New York State Senate Empire Award
Rashuna Durham, the founder of Shuna’s Hair Studio on Clinton Street, was awarded the prestigious New York State Senate Empire Award last Thursday by State Sen. Lea Webb. The Empire Award is...
Community
Local Blaze Pizza closes permanently
The Blaze Pizza on Vestal Parkway announced its permanent closure last Tuesday. It is expected to be replaced by Dave’s Hot Chicken, catching the attention of some students who would often frequent...
Community
Just Breathe owner launches nonprofit
To help communities affected by years of marijuana prohibition and criminalization, Damien Cornwell, the owner of Just Breathe cannabis dispensary in Downtown Binghamton, launched a nonprofit organization on Sept. 4. Just Breathe,...