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Binghamton University students turn EMT frustration into a new company
EMS personnel across the country may soon have significantly more time to respond to critical emergencies thanks to new technology pioneered by two Binghamton University students. While the COVID-19 pandemic was spent sheltering indoors away from others, it helped spur a passion in emergency services for Binghamton University seniors Joshua Ackerman and Yoav Reshef. Now years removed from the high school days that marked the start of their foray into becoming EMTs, the two are working to make life easier for emergency service workers. Thanks to technology developed by the students’ company, Lucent EMS Solutions, EMTs could save precious time formerly spent filing paperwork, allowing for more efficient processes and ultimately, more time helping those in need. In October, Lucent won second place at Empire State Development and FuzeHub's invention competition, winning $110,000. Binghamton University students develop time-saving technology for EMTs Originally started in February 2026, Lucent has had an objectively successful year, as far as new companies go. Before taking home second place in the invention competition, Lucent won the grand prize at the NY Business Plan Competition in April — resulting in a critical $25,000 check that has helped the company grow in the following months. The core
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Historic Main Street Entrance Reopens at Binghamton High School After More Than 40 Years
A historic piece of Binghamton High School is welcoming visitors once again after more than four decades. The Binghamton City School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate the restoration of the school's historic Main Street entrance, which had not been used since Binghamton Central and Binghamton North high schools merged in 1982.
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Elmira Junior Express football wins STYFC Championship
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers has new champions of the gridiron. The Elmira Junior Express B Division Team outlasted Vestal for the Southern Tier Youth Football Conference Championship, on Sunday. Elmira earned the STYFC Super Bowl title in their first appearance, with a 7-0 victory at Johnson City’s Wildcat Stadium. The Junior […]
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Binghamton University opens doors to psychology research lab for Open Research Day
Binghamton University gave the community a chance to see what goes on behind its psychology research lab today. The university hosted Open Research Day today for students and members of the community. The event featured tables where attendees participated in a variety of activities to learn about the research that...
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Section IV soccer champions crowned
GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – High school soccer is starting to wrap up in the Southern Tier and some of the sectional champions have already been crowned. Starting off with the girls, Owego Free Academy has been named the Class A Champions.The River Hawks took down the Maine-Endwell Spartans 2-1, giving OFA its first title […]
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TC3, Binghamton University Sign Transfer Agreement
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) continues to add transfer agreements with universities throughout the area. TC3 on Thursday morning during a ceremony signed another agreement, this time with Binghamton University. The agreement was signed by TC3 President Amy Kremenek and Binghamton University Associate Dean Matthew McConn. “The need for social...
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Troy, Canton Area Schools aim to set world record
TROY, Pa. (WENY) — During the month of October, students from Troy and Canton Area Schools host the ‘Tab Wars’ to collect aluminum can tabs for a good cause. In 2026, they hoped to shatter a world record. The tradition started in 2021, three years after Troy...
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Transfer agreement signed by TC3, Binghamton University
DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) — Students in Human Services at Tompkins Cortland Community College can now seamlessly transfer to Binghamton University after graduating. The agreement, which was signed Thursday, will allow graduates of the Dryden school interested in social work to continue their education in Broome County. “The need for...
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‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why.
A classroom unit on human rights has prompted shock and concern from parents at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the school’s use of videos with intense imagery and ties to the Church of Scientology. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. Third graders at...