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11-04-2025
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BU hosts first ever Empowered Women Leaders Conference
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton University held a conference to empower women leaders to address issues like wage gaps and career advancement. BU's division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the inaugural Empowered Women Leaders Conference. The event brought together students and staff from all backgrounds, to talk about challenges to expect when starting a career. There was an engaging panel discussion, followed by a pop-up-shop, featuring local women owned businesses. The event organizer, Christina Toulon says, with DEI being attacked at the federal level, it's more important than ever to have these conversations. 'I know for sure, that its not only a necessity for myself, but generations to come. So, places like this have to exist. Where not only we hold the line, but we keep moving and advancing the thought, and the ideas and the principles, that it's not just about us. It's not just about those who are white, black, Asian, it's about everyone from all over. Background, creed, however,' said Toulon. One activity was the Women Wall, where people were encouraged to write something uplifting or profound on post-it notes, and stick them to the wall. The conference is an expansion of the university's annual Women's Empowerment Brunch. Binghamton Police criticized for how they roust the homeless Veterans' stories recorded in Owego BU hosts first ever Empowered Women Leaders Conference SUNY Broome Robotics Team finding success this season Homer man charged after fleeing from police Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-04-2025
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Binghamton Police criticized for how they roust the homeless
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An argument has erupted over how Binghamton Police are conducting sweeps of homeless encampments. Earlier this week, News 34 received reports of police taking steps to remove homeless people from tents along the Susquehanna Riverbank between 434 and the Exchange Street Bridge. A volunteer with the local homeless advocacy group The Wagon Train Warriors, Mike Carter, tells News 34 he saw police roust the camp late Monday night, and those staying there were not able to bring their personal belongings with them. City Council member Rebecca Rathmell says because of a lack of emergency housing, there's not many other places these people can move to. 'When there aren't shelter beds, and when we're not building enough affordable housing, the only alternative is another unsheltered location. And that's far from a solution,' said Rathmell. 'There's nothing humane about an encampment response that forces humans from the site they're calling home, because they have no alternative.' Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham says the people are choosing to live on the river. Kraham tells News 34 he has asked Binghamton Police to review the body cam footage from Monday night. In the past, News 34 has witnessed police respectfully asking the campers to leave and even helping them move their belongings. Binghamton Police criticized for how they roust the homeless Veterans' stories recorded in Owego BU hosts first ever Empowered Women Leaders Conference SUNY Broome Robotics Team finding success this season Homer man charged after fleeing from police Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-04-2025
- Science
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SUNY Broome Robotics Team finding success this season
(WIVT/WBGH) – The SUNY Broome Robotics Team recently participated in an educational competition that was inspired by a hit television show. The team traveled to Bloomsburg, PA last weekend to compete in the 12th Annual Rage in the Cage robotic tournament. 19 robotic teams from across the region participated in the competition, showing off their design and manufacturing skills. Inspired by the show BattleBots, students used STEM objectives to create functioning robots used for combat. SUNY Broome submitted three robots, ultimately taking second place in the competition. Justin Ondrako, a student majoring in Manufacturing Technology, says participating in competitions is just as educational as it is fun. 'It's fun when you put stuff together and see if it works. And if it doesn't work, you go back and you try it again. You get to repeat, and when they work, you're like 'Oh my God, it freaking worked.' So, when we put them into the arena and you see your robot get destroyed, like, alright this is even more fun because I get to repair it and I get to learn from this experience,' said Ondrako. The team has won first place multiple times in the past. Ondrako says the team's success is largely due to the leadership of Professor Gary DiGiacomo. Binghamton Police criticized for how they roust the homeless Veterans' stories recorded in Owego BU hosts first ever Empowered Women Leaders Conference SUNY Broome Robotics Team finding success this season Homer man charged after fleeing from police Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
