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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Sport
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Jacey Brooks ready to tackle the job of boosting NIU's women's basketball program
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The women's basketball program at Northern Illinois University is getting a reset. The Huskies have undergone a coaching Carlsen resigned a couple weeks ago. Jacey Brooks was quickly hired to replace was introduced to media, alumni and NIU supporters Wednesday afternoon in DeKalb. She spent the last two seasons at fellow MAC school the University at Buffalo. She just helped Buffalo win the Women's NIT last has also been an assistant coach at Bowling Green, Canisius and St. Bonaventure. She was the head coach at NCAA D3 SUNY Cortland from 2018-2023. Under her guidance, SUNY Cortland made three NCAA Division III Tournament is taking over an NIU program that hasn't had a winning season since 2018-19.'Thank you to Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazer and Senior Associate Athletic Director Chris Barker. This is just a tremendous honor to lead this program,' said Brooks during her press conference. 'You both trust in my vision of getting this program back to prominence, and I won't let you down.'She also addressed several of the nine returning players at NIU who were in attendance who play to remain at NIU.'I will say that each and every day we are going to play hard. We are going to play together and we're going to have fun.' 'We have a lot of work to do, and we're going to be passionate about what we do.'Brooks is from New York State. She played basketball at Buffalo State University. She will also oversee NIU's transition from the MAC to the Horizon League in 2026-27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
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Local Athletes set Program Records to open Track & Field Season at SUNY Broome
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – To start the SUNY Broome track & field season, the team went on the road to SUNY Cortland, to compete in the SUNY Cortland Red Dragon Open, and set multiple new program records in the process. The men's 4×100 meter relay team, consisting of Owego's Yuri Brich, Greene's Braeden Goerlich, Waverly's Charles Larrabee, and Chenango Forks' Lucas McPeak broke the old record of 45.17 seconds, finishing in 45.12 seconds, and qualifying for Nationals. The women's team also found success early in the season. Binghamton grad Khala Gray-Motto took home 1st place in the women's long jump with a distance of 5.47 meters. The previous record was 5.02 meters. In doing so, she qualified for Nationals. In the discus throw, Chenango Valley's Gabriella Vazquez shattered the old record of 9.23 meters, with a throw of 27.18 meters. Full results from the SUNY Cortland Red Dragon Open can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
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LIVE: Funeral service for Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet
*Watch the funeral service live in the player above. The service is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.* BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Hundreds of family members, friends, fellow first responders, and officers have gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Binghamton to remember the life of fallen firefighter John 'JR' Gaudet on Wednesday. Gaudet passed away at the age of 40 battling the third-alarm fire at 1 and 3 Court Street in Binghamton in the late hours of Wednesday, Feb. 12. He is survived by his three children Charles (9), Vanessa (5), and Michael (3) and his wife Felly. Gaudet grew up in Binghamton, graduating from Binghamton High School in 2002. He went on to play lacrosse for Binghamton University from 2003-2004 and later transferred to play at SUNY Cortland in 2007-2008. In the days following Gaudet's death, a GoFundMe was set up in his name to help the family with costs. As of the morning of Feb. 19, the GoFundMe has raised over $277,000 of the now $320,000 goal. You can donate to the fundraiser here. It hasn't just been family and friends donating to the cause. Barstool Sports' Kevin 'KFC' Clancy set up a T-shirt fundraiser that collected over $30,000 to give to the family. The Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union created an account for donations as well. These photos of Gaudet were given to News 34 to share with the community: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
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The Cher Show coming to the Forum
(WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Forum Theatre is turning back time to honor a performer known for her bold personality, bedazzled costumes, and beloved hit music. The Cher Show is coming to Binghamton on Monday and Tuesday. The jukebox musical tells the rags to riches story of the legendary superstar Cher. From her humble beginnings as a little girl, to meeting Sonny and falling in love, to her iconic appearances on screen, audience members will get to take a look at Cher behind the sequins and long black hair. Cher is portrayed by three women who represent the different eras of her life. SUNY Cortland graduate Ella Perez plays Babe, the 1960s Cher. Perez says whether you're a Cher fan or not, the musical is very inspiring. She says it gives you a whole new perspective on Cher, especially in her early life. 'When you think of Cher you think of the bad ass, foul mouthed, diva icon Cher and not really necessarily a really shy, introverted version of Cher who couldn't even go on stage without Sonny right next to her. So, I think it's really cool and fun to bring that Cher to light because not many people know about her but she's really crucial and she's always in there,' said Perez. Perez says audience members will be up dancing in the aisles because the show features 35 of Cher's top hits. Show times for The Cher Show are at 7:30 both nights. Tickets start at $55. To purchase, visit or the Mirabito Box Office located at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. First Look Inside The Dog House Cigar Lounge Local organizations discuss domestic violence prevention Local Eagle Scout honoring domestic violence victims with project 2 people shot in Philadelphia as city celebrates Eagles victory Racial Justice and Equity Fund applications now open Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
