Off-Campus News
Rape, sexual abuse charges against Colonial defendant thrown out in court
All charges against Leor Kweller, one of the defendants in the Colonial case, were thrown out in Binghamton City Court. Kweller, accused of raping a 19-year-old woman, was charged alongside his brother,...
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Late Nite suspended on Halloween weekend
Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) has suspended Late Nite services following “antagonistic student behavior” on State Street. OCCT Late Nite — a service that provides downtown transportation to students — has dealt...
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BU continues search for lost battle site
Binghamton University faculty are preparing to continue the search for a lost battle site. BU’s Public Archaeology Facility (PAF) has recently been awarded a $71,630 grant from the National Park Service’s American...
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Mayor Kraham enforces newly amended "Lockdown Law"
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham is cracking down on “nuisance properties” across the city. Amid the newly amended “Lockdown Law,” which establishes a legal mechanism to shut down public nuisances, Kraham warned four...
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Modernization coming to the Greater Binghamton Airport
The Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is preparing to undergo two years of reorganization and remodeling, modernizing it for the 21st century. On Sept. 14, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a...
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Oakdale Commons renovation plan begins
After acquiring the Oakdale Mall earlier this year, Spark JC LLC has commenced renovations to the property. Spark JC, the company that operates the renamed ‘”Oakdale Commons,” was given a budget of...
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Zoning legislation to face Planning Commission
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham’s legislation to restrict student housing in residential areas will go before the Planning Commission on Monday, Sept. 12. First proposed in July, the law would prohibit four or...
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Two Downtown restaurant owners, one other individual arrested in connection to ongoing investigation
Two owners of Downtown Binghamton restaurants along with one other individual have been arrested in connection with recent sexual assault allegations. On Wednesday, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested Yaron “Ron” Kweller,...
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The Colonial, Dos Rios and the Stone Fox open after monthlong closure
After a monthlong closure following an outpour of sexual assault allegations against owners, The Colonial, Dos Rios Cantina and The Stone Fox are open once again. In a Facebook post on Jan....
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Binghamton Mayor calls for alternate-side parking compliance
Binghamton officials are urging residents to abide by the city’s alternate side parking mandate as students receive parking citations. From Dec. 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022, Binghamton streets are under annual...