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Serling, the screenwriter and producer who created the iconic series "The Twilight Zone", grew up in Binghamton. The new statue was unveiled Sunday, nearly 100 years since his birth.

“What's really important during this election cycle right now is the choice for women to have their own body autonomy at the end of the day."

The Binghamton City Council passed legislation last week to include people facing homelessness as a protected group under the city’s anti-discrimination laws.The legislation prohibits local institutions, landlords and employers from denying services to residents because of their housing status.

Binghamton-area residents who use federal benefits to buy food can get their money doubled this summer when they sign up for a local nonprofit’s "farm share" program.

Companies applying for city contracts would be required to fill out a questionnaire detailing their history as a contractor.

The Binghamton Plaza retail strip has been around for decades. The building has deteriorated in the past few years, and many of its storefronts are now vacant. City officials hope to demolish the plaza, expand a nearby park and connect it to a walkway along the Chenango River.

A recent report from the New York attorney general’s office said a Binghamton police officer used excessive force during an arrest last year. Now, activists are calling for him to be fired.

Mayor Jared Kraham wants to use a hotel occupancy tax to pay for the Mirabito baseball stadium. But some city council members are pushing back on the proposal.

A new report from the state attorney general's office says Binghamton police Officer Brad Kaczynski used excessive force when he knelt on a Binghamton resident’s neck and upper back during an arrest. The report called the city’s internal investigation into the arrest “flawed” and recommends disciplinary action against Kaczynski, including possible termination.

The program will connect patients with annual cancer screenings, reproductive health care and referrals to other medical services in Binghamton.