Community
Broome County Land Bank funding unsustainable
Just two years ago, 50 Front St. was one of the largest blighted properties in the city of Binghamton’s landscape. Once a hotel and nursing home, the building was abandoned in 2011,...
Campus News
Higher education program receives $215K grant
For Binghamton University and SUNY Broome students following unique pathways to graduation, grant money is coming, just in time to avoid program shutdowns. A $215,000 grant was awarded to Broome County Higher...
News
New York regulations shield transgender students
College campuses across the country are struggling to determine how Title IX should be applied to transgender students under new federal guidelines. Under the Trump administration, the federal interpretation of Title IX...
Police Watch
Police Watch: 2/8
The following accounts were provided by Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Slightly over the limit SATURDAY, Feb. 3, 4:44 a.m. — An officer driving westbound on West...
News
Binghamton University cancels classes because of snow
Students waking up for their 8:30 a.m. classes on Wednesday were met with snow-covered streets and canceled classes. Binghamton University called a snow day on Feb. 7, canceling classes and closing offices...
Campus News
Student receives six months jail time, probation
Steven Mangra, a former Binghamton University student, was sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation on Monday, according to WBNG. On Sept. 2, 2017, Mangra stabbed a bouncer with...
Community
Documentary screening highlights opioid addiction in young adults
The prevalence of nonmedical opioid use among the college-age population is between seven and 12 percent, according to the American College Health Association Task Force for Opioid Prescribing. As part of its...
Community
Broome County Farmer's Market hosts discussion on agricultural industry
Regulations and dwindling involvement from younger generations are posing challenges to New York state’s agricultural industry, a local panel of experts have said. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel...
Campus News
Muslim Student Association increases awareness for World Hijab Day
The hijab, a traditional veil or head covering worn by some Muslim women, is often seen but rarely discussed. World Hijab Day, held on Feb. 1, aimed to provide a venue for...
Campus News
Center of Civic Engagement welcomes new director
Students and faculty at Binghamton University interested in volunteering and community engagement will be under new leadership as of Monday, Feb. 5. Kelli Huth will become the new director of BU’s Center...