Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead
The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer.
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Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Sets Statewide Agenda
March 5, 2013 The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is taking a close look at business issues facing New York State lawmakers.The program, Unfinished Business: What New York Needs to do for Business this Year is open to the public and was scheduled for Terra Cotta Catering on State Street, Binghamton March 6.
The
Binghamton GOP Mayoral Candidate Announcement Planned
February 25, 2013 Days after Richard David's announcement he won't be running for Binghamton mayor, the chairman of the Broome County Republican Party doesn't seem worried.
David ran for mayor four years ago and he'd been planning to make a formal announcement this week that he would seek the Republican nomination
Lockheed Martin-Owego May Be Affected By Budget Cuts
February 21, 2013
Endicott Mayor: Police Might Be Able to Make Do With Fewer Officers
February 19, 2013 Endicott mayor John Bertoni says staffing options for the police department must be considered as the village works to deal with its financial challenges.
Speaking on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program, Bertoni said officials are looking at the costs associated with the staffing requirements under the current police contract, which will expire in just over a year.
The mayor sa
Video Portrays A Pro-Fracking Cuomo As Hitler
February 18, 2013
Broome Residents Criticize Energy Development Office
February 18, 2013 The Broome County Office of Energy Development has been operating for almost seven weeks without authorization from lawmakers.
The legislature could vote on approving the office this Thursday.
Some Broome County residents have questioned the real purpose of the office, which was created by County Executive Debra Preston
Executive Debra Preston’s 40-Year Plan for Broome County
February 15, 2013
Lupardo Seeks Clarification From Comptroller On School Insolvency
February 14, 2013
Binghamton Peace Activists Target Drones
February 12, 2013 Southern Tier peace and justice activists have held weekly demonstrations in front of the Binghamton Federal Building for several years.
On most Monday afternoons, a small group of people holding signs will spend about an hour near the corner of Henry and State streets to express their concerns about United States foreign policy