Community

Susan Peters remembered for inspiring students

Susan Peters, 74, former musical director and professor in Binghamton University’s theatre department, died Oct. 18 in her Vestal home. ...


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Downtown businesses pledge to oppose racism

In an effort to combat racism at a local level, Binghamton University students and community members presented a pledge to local business owners to stand up against discrimination. ...


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Gazanfer remembered for smile, love of music

Gokay Gazanfer, a junior from the information systems engineering program, passed away on Oct. 17 in Istanbul, Turkey. As a member of the dual diploma program, he studied at both Binghamton University ...


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Investigation underway about potential spread of rare, active strain of tuberculosis

On Wednesday, Binghamton University sent out an email confirming that a BU community member had been diagnosed with tuberculosis. The email also said that the community member lives off campus and will ...


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Meet Teri Rennia, Democratic candidate for Binghamton mayor

Teri Rennia is a small business owner, homeowner and mother, and come Nov. 5, she may be Binghamton’s next mayor. ...


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Meet Rich David, Republican candidate for Binghamton mayor

Running on a platform of transparency, improved public safety and a break from the status quo, Rich David is up for election to the position of Binghamton mayor on Nov. 5. ...


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Binghamton University alumni to open housing complex

Two Binghamton University alumni are trying their hand at Downtown student housing with the planned Chenango Place on Court Street set to open fall 2014. ...


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‘Global Frackdown’ draws protesters from communities nationwide

Students and community members responded to a national call to action Saturday afternoon at Binghamton’s “Global Frackdown.” ...


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BSU mentors detained teens

Volunteers from the Black Student Union are taking some time to volunteer with local incarcerated youths with the hopes of turning their lives around. ...


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Students gather vegetables BU Acres farm

Binghamton University students got a look at just where the food they eat comes from during BU Acres’ Harvest Festival. BU Acres, which aims to create a local, sustainable food source held...