Community

City Council, Mayor Kraham battle for contested sixth district council seat

A disagreement between Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham and newly-elected city councilmembers over who possesses the authority to fill a vacancy on Binghamton’s City Council has made its way to the Broome County...


News

Court of Appeals orders congressional maps redrawn, in win for Democrats

After the Court of Appeals threw out statewide Democrats’ congressional gerrymander and ordered an upstate court to draw new maps, Republican candidates won 11 of 26 seats in 2022. Now, following Gov....


News

Pipe Dream staff share new year resolutions

With 2023 firmly in the rearview, the News Desk asked Pipe Dream’s production staff members to share their New Year’s resolutions. From better study habits and creative pursuits to physical and mental...


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Gov. Hochul delivers annual 'State of the State' address

Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual “State of the State Address.” Gov. Hochul, speaking in the New York State Assembly Chamber, unveiled initiatives designed to make New...


Community

At community gathering, Lea Webb launches campaign for reelection to State Senate

Before a large crowd on Thursday night, Lea Webb, Binghamton University ‘04, who represents Tompkins, Cortland and parts of Broome County in the New York State Senate, announced her campaign for reelection,...


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Activists organize Wegmans protest in response to alleged racial profiling incident

Community activists are organizing a protest to be held Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. outside the Johnson City Wegmans in response to the alleged racial profiling of a local Black artist and...


Community

Liz L., domestic abuse survivor, resentenced under survivors justice statute

In 2017, Liz L. fatally stabbed her boyfriend after years of domestic violence issues, subsequently pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter — for which she was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Her...


Campus News

SJP holds vigil, speak-out for Palestine amid rising Gazan death toll

Binghamton University’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter held a vigil and speak-out this past Thursday to advocate for the lives and safety of Palestinian civilians, as the death toll rises...


Campus News

VPSS hosts 'Student Success Town Hall'

On Tuesday, the Student Association’s (SA) vice president for student success (VPSS) organized a town hall meeting for Binghamton University students to voice their concerns and connect with members of the SA....


News

Festive Frenzy: Five local businesses to support this holiday season

As finals season approaches, students can look forward to the wrap-up of the fall semester and the upcoming winter break. With the holiday season comes the hunt for the perfect gift for...