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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University
People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.
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Free Santa photos, guitar raffle and live music highlight Santa Jam in Endicott
Santa Jam returns Nov. 14 with live music, family activities and a toy drive benefiting the local Broome County Toys for Tots program. The event will run from noon to 7 p.m. at the Endicott Elks Lodge #1977, 619 N. Nanticoke Ave. in Endicott, according to a community announcement. Adult admission is a $10 donation at the door, while children 12 and younger are admitted free. Organizers also encourage attendees to donate new, unwrapped toys suitable for children ages 3 to 10. Music, Santa photos and raffles planned Santa Jam will feature continuous live music throughout the event. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, provided by River Valley Photography of Endicott, will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. The event also includes 50/50 drawings and a guitar raffle. The Endicott Elks Lodge kitchen will serve a special limited menu, and a full cash bar will be available. Music City, 3104 Vestal Parkway in Vestal, and 95 The Drive are partial sponsors of Santa Jam, according to the announcement. More: Holiday Giving Meal program to feed 425 Broome County families in 2026 Donations stay in Broome County The Broome County Toys for Tots program is an independent local organization
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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?
With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?
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RPU hosts ‘Monster High’ themed drag show
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Rainbow Pride Union hosted an exhilarating drag event, uniting a crowd of creative minds to compete in a ‘Monster High’-themed lip-syncing competition. Founded in 1971, RPU is Binghamton University’s longest-standing queer organization. The organization focuses on raising awareness for LGBTQ+ rights while providing a...
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The Legacy of the Anti-Rent War, New York’s Second Revolution
Landlords and tenant farmers clashed in rural, upstate regions during New York’s Anti-Rent War between 1839 and 1845. The Anti-Renters declared their independence from the manor system run by patroons, resisted tax collectors and demanded reform. In the aftermath of the rebellion, the antiquated manor system was abandoned in...