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Binghamton police propose vehicle purchase
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The city wants to pay for the vehicles using federal stimulus funds.
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Grand jury raises charges in case tied to The Colonial owners
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A grand jury charged brothers Yaron and Leor Kweller with rape in the first degree, a more serious felony charge than the one they were given upon arrest.
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Binghamton police arrest third person in investigation into The Colonial restaurant owners
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Police took Brooklyn resident Leor Kweller into custody, days after arresting his brother, Yaron Kweller, who is a part owner of The Colonial.
UPDATED: 2 arrested in connection to Binghamton restaurant assault allegations
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The arrests come as a result of an ongoing police investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
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The Colonial reopens while police investigation into owners continues
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Two Binghamton restaurants, whose owners are part of an ongoing police investigation, reopened over the weekend.
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Binghamton High School unveils new security measures in response to uptick in student misconduct
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Students at Binghamton High School returned to class last week to a few changes.
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Binghamton High School student shot in altercation near school
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A student at Binghamton High School was shot Thursday morning in an altercation near school grounds, according to a statement released by the Binghamton City School District.
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UPDATED: Binghamton mayor acknowledges ties to restaurant owners under investigation
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Binghamton police and the Broome County District Attorney’s office are continuing to investigate allegations of sexual assault involving the owners of three downtown restaurants. Binghamton Mayor Rich David is acknowledging his ties to the owners of those restaurants.
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UPDATED: Binghamton restaurants close after sexual assault accusations, no arrests made
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Officer Cory Minor with the Binghamton Police Department said no arrests have been made in relation to the allegations as of Friday morning.
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Anti-Racist Picture Book Spurs Debate In Binghamton
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“Whether you find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with the conversations taking place in the book, they are conversations that are happening in our communities and should not be ignored.”
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Binghamton City Council Passes Contested Police Reform Plan
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“So when is the next meeting? What is the next step? We don’t have that.”
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Binghamton Police Reform Plan Aims For Transparency, But Is It Enough?
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“For every officer when you get their badge number, you should be able to look up their service record, and it should be easy.”
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Citing Foul Language, Binghamton City Council Cuts Short Police Reform Hearing
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“I get the frustration of the callers, we do understand decorum, but again, setting the tone without being condescending is important.”
Binghamton Deputy Mayor Jared Kraham Enters Mayoral Race
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The Republican has been a part of Mayor Rich David’s administration since 2014.
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New York’s GOP Leaders Defend Law Enforcement In Southern Tier
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“Having a conversation about inequities or injustices is not mutually exclusive from supporting the men and women of law enforcement.”
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Southern Tier Activists Form Coalition For ‘People’s Protection’
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The coalition comes after a push by NY law enforcement to add protections for police.
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What Happens When Social Workers Go On Police Calls? The Southern Tier Is Trying It Out
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Sarah Harding has a police radio and a bullet proof vest. She checks in with 911 dispatch as she starts her day. But she’s not a police officer. Harding is a clinical social worker with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier. Meeting People In A Crisis Harding goes on police calls when a person might be having a mental health crisis. Sometimes, people are a bit wary of speaking with her. “They see you coming and [they say] ‘who’s that? what’s that for?'” she said.