Politics - Page 21

A three-way contest for the Republican nomination for District Attorney in Tioga County has ended with unofficial primary results putting Kirk Martin in the slot over Adam Schumaker and Irene Graven

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Several people opposed to a United States military strike against Syria gathered in front of the Binghamton Federal Building to express their views.

The demonstration Monday afternoon was held as part of a weekly protest organized by Broome County peace and justice activists

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After years of battling over whether Southern Tier land owners whose mineral leases had expired could renegotiate for higher rates or drop their agreements entirely, about 200 property owners are free of their leases

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Registered Republicans in Tioga County will be able to vote in Tuesday's primary to decide the party's nominee for district attorney.

Irene Gravin, Adam Schumacher and Kirk Martin are seeking the GOP nomination

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Richard David, Edward Hickey and Douglas Walter Drazen are facing each other in the September 10 primary from the Republican nomination for Binghamton mayor.

The candidates discussed some of the issues facing city voters during a live forum Wednesday morning on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program.

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A state Assembly panel has scheduled a public hearing in Binghamton on plans to close the Broome Developmental Center and end in-patient services at the Greater Binghamton Health Center.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, an Endwell Democrat, says the session is to be held September 13 at 11 a

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A Vestal man was surprised when he had the opportunity to ask President Obama about the nation's future energy policy.

Adam Flint, coordinator of the Broome Energy Leadership Program, was selected by the president to pose a question during Friday's town hall-style session at Binghamton University

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President Obama's town hall meeting at Binghamton University played to favorable reviews from the region's elected officials who were there.

Broome County Executive Debra Preston said she was pleased the president visited the university

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President Barack Obama fielded questions about education and energy during a town hall-style meeting at Binghamton University's Vestal campus Friday afternoon.

Obama spent most of the hour-long session elaborating on his plan designed to make higher education more affordable

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President Barack Obama is scheduled to appear at Binghamton University's Vestal campus this afternoon to hold a Town Hall-style meeting.

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