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Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Massachusetts man finds and returns lost wedding ring to New York woman at Hampton Beach
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New York woman’s trip to Hampton Beach took a turn for the worse when she lost her wedding ring in the tide. Visiting her family hundreds of miles from home, Kelsey Battease feared she would never see her ring again. “My heart dropped, my...
Binghamton pharmacy professor receives $1.9M award to tackle gene therapy challenges
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kuo-Ching (KC) Mei was thrilled to learn he and his team had won the $1.9M Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI). “My team and I have been very motivated by our work so it is truly an enabling award for...
UAW, Cornell strike to end Tuesday if tentative agreement is accepted by union
Workers union and activist group United Automobile Workers and Ithaca’s Cornell University have tentatively agreed on the hotly debated reinstatement of a contract for UAW workers at the university, including wage increases of up to 25.4% and a two-tiered wage system. Cornell officials said in a Wednesday statement that the UAW-represented employees will vote on the agreement Sunday and Monday, and will end the strike Tuesday Sept. 3, if approved. ...
Broome County Public Library hosts ‘The Hungry Ear’
On the last Monday of every month, community members come together at the Broome County Public Library for a one-hour session of dramatic short story readings by local actors. The program, known as the Hungry Ear, was founded in 2007 by Judy McMahon, 86, of Binghamton. McMahon, who received a...
Bearcats for Israel tables for hostage awareness on Spine
To bring awareness to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, Bearcats for Israel, a subgroup within Hillel at Binghamton, tabled on the spine on Wednesday afternoon. Established from noon to 4 p.m., the table featured posters of the hostages with their pictures and descriptions. Members handed out pins and bracelets in Israeli colors to passersby. The table was also handing out “Myths vs. Truths” flyers — which was described as a fact sheet about Israel and Palestine and the events of Oct. 7.
Men’s soccer overpowered by William & Mary
The Binghamton men’s soccer team continued its 2024 season Wednesday night with a 3-0 loss against William & Mary. The Bearcats struggled in the first half, as they were unable to find the back of the net, while William & Mary managed to put three past them. The Bearcats’ offensive struggles continued in the second half, as they were held scoreless, cementing a 3-0 win for William & Mary.
#3 on Fox 40's Top 40: Jack Sharkey
Jack Sharkey, born as Joseph Paul Zukauskas in Binghamton's first ward, once owned the most coveted title in sports. But his story almost happened accidentally. Joseph joined the Navy and when stationed in Boston in 1923, heard a promoter was looking for fighters. Zukauskas lied, saying he'd fought dozens of times in the Navy and was given 100 dollars for his first fight.
Report: New York hate crimes skyrocket, with Jews targeted in majority of incidents
(The Center Square) — Hate crimes have skyrocketed in New York over the past five years, according to a new report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which revealed nearly half of the incidents reported last year targeted Jewish people. DiNapoli said there were 1,089 reported hate crime instances in 2023 — a 69% increase over pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and the highest number since the state began collecting the data as required by New York’s 2000 Hates Crimes Act. ...
Increase of ‘cat eyes’ weapons being found in Upstate NY airports
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There has been an increase in the number of “cat eyes” being carried to checkpoints in Upstate New York airports. “Cat eyes” are similar to brass knuckles, but they are shaped like a cat — the user would place their fingers through the holes, or “eyes,” and the pointed “ears” become […]
18-Year-Old Is First Man Charged Under New Mask Ban Law In NYC
Earlier this summer New York State Governor Kathy Hochul implemented a mask ban after masked pro-Palestine protestors began harassing people in public around New York City and after doing so other cities and counties followed suit which led to this week’s first arrest under the controversial mask ban law.
AVOID Driving During These Times This Weekend In New York
The "record-breaking" summer travel season will continue this weekend. Here's when you should AVOID driving in New York. This Labor Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever when it comes to travel. Labor Day Travel Up Nearly 10 Percent. AAA says "this year's record-breaking" summer travel season will...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
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