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Assemblywoman Lupardo secures $150,000 for Binghamton Fire Department
The Binghamton Fire Department (BFD) has received a $150,000 grant, secured by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, for safety gear and equipment. The department employs 117 firefighters and protects 47,000 Binghamton residences within an...
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Community holds vigil for Nex Benedict
Binghamton’s community came together on Tuesday to hold a vigil honoring Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student who died in February after a physical altercation with three other students. Held at...
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Court rules Republican Strawn will fill sixth district vacancy as holdover councilman
The Broome County Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Philip Strawn, the incumbent Republican councilman, will temporarily fill the Binghamton City Council’s sixth district vacancy until an appointment can be made. Settling a...
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Community groups protest as House speaker appears with Molinaro
Community activists rallied Thursday in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marc Molinaro’s appearance in Binghamton. The Water Street protest, organized by Citizen Action of New York’s Southern Tier Chapter,...
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New York Republicans gather in Binghamton for statewide nominating convention
For the first time in nearly two decades, New York Republicans held their statewide nominating convention in Broome County. Party leaders arrived Thursday at the Doubletree by Hilton on Water Street in...
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State Senate advances flood mitigation bills
The New York State Senate recently passed a series of bills designed to mitigate flooding and improve responses to natural disasters. Spearheaded by several senators, including Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the chamber’s majority leader,...
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Independent Redistricting Commission approves new Congressional map
New York state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), in a recent 9-1 vote, approved a new congressional map following a years-long battle between the Democratic and Republican parties. The map will now...
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Kraham proposes new fines for off-road vehicles operating in Binghamton
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham proposed new fines for those operating off-road vehicles in the City of Binghamton amid concerns of excessive noise and public safety. The law will revise penalties for those...
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Vestal residents, Town Board divided over school resource officer program status, other concerns
On Valentine’s Day, Vestal residents gathered at the Town Hall, calling for the school resource officer (SRO) program’s expansion in the Vestal Central School District (CSD). Currently, four Vestal police officers oversee...
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Gov. Hochul designates Binghamton, Johnson City as 'pro-housing' communities
Last week, the City of Binghamton was one of 20 municipalities in New York state designated as a pro-housing community by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration. The designation was announced by the Hochul...