One hundred years ago, the New York State Conference of Mayors deemed the capital city the second-least expensive city to run in the state

Binghamton University isn’t on the radar for most applicants outside of New York State. But with a new advanced battery and energy tech research push and thriving schools of nursing and pharmacy, it should be.

A proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul to invest $400 million to bolster Albany with a refurbished state museum and the rehab of vacant properties could have ripple effects beyond the capital city.

Binghamton only has two double-digit scorers on its roster, but the Bearcats — like the Great Danes — are a strong defensive team. Binghamton is allowing 56.9 points per game, second in the America East behind UAlbany’s 53.8.

Binghamton Bearcats (11-7, 3-2 America East) at Albany Great Danes (15-3, 5-0 America East) Albany, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany faces Binghamton in a matchup of America East teams.

Albany officials say New York's capital city was safer last year than the year before. At police headquarters Monday, interim Chief Brendan Cox said Albany saw less crime in 2024 than in 2023.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that GlobalFoundries will invest $575 million to establish a new center for advanced packaging and testing.

The New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, or NYCOM, has appointed Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham to its Executive Committee. The announcement

On Jan. 10, Binghamton City Council President Michael Dundon and members Nate Hotchkiss and Rebecca Rathmell joined Citizen Action of New York members in downtown Binghamton, where they spoke out against the eviction of a disabled veteran living at 42 Fayette St., a property previously owned by Isaac Anzaroot.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.