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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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Meet the 20 winners of Syracuse.com’s 2026 Best and Brightest Awards
Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard honored 20 Central New York high school students at the 2026 Best and Brightest Awards.
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Ithaca reclaims Class A title; Vestal and Chenango Valley continue XC dominance
Section 4’s top cross-country athletes raced at Chenango Valley State Park in Greene, NY, to reaffirm the best finishers ahead of the 2026 NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships on November 14. Local high schools from Classes A, B, C and D have crowned several star runners throughout the season. On the girls’ teams, Ithaca’s Tsadia Bercuvitz and Avery Whittaker, Corning’s Kateland Dininny, Vestal’s Hellen Zhang and Kayla Fletcher, Maine-Endwell’s Madison Novotny, Sidney’s Olivia Beauchat, Owego’s Sarah Heath, Chenango Forks’ Clara Little and Chenango Valley’s Lyla Houser have consistently entered conversations about “the best” this season. On the boys’ side, Ithaca’s William Boscia, Corning’s Christopher Lawson, Union-Endicott’s Nicholas Luti, Johnson City’s Connor Smith, Vestal’s Oliver Parsons and Kevin Middendorf, Chenango Valley’s Nikil Datta, Susquehanna Valley’s Aiden Skuban and Delhi’s Jaden Lewis, to name a few, stand out as some of Section 4’s top runners. Ithaca’s cross-country team has produced some of the region's best finishers, with five athletes placing in Section 4's top five in the 5000-meter race. Seniors Boscia and Bercuvitz, junior Avery Whittaker, sophomore Mattea Dauria and senior Skyler Lovenheim emerged as top runners in the Saratoga Cross Country Invitational on October 10. Bercuvitz’s first-place finish, in 16:31.8, placed her
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Future of Regents exams in New York
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Whitesboro (NY) miracle touchdown voted USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week
The final week of October brought all sorts of tricks and treats when it came to the high school football scene on a national scale but more than anything, the day before Halloween saw arguably the craziest play of the year. In the closing seconds of the Empire State's Section III Class A quarterfinals, Whitesboro (NY) faced a massive uphill climb, trailing Carthage (NY) 30-25 with four seconds remaining. Needing a miracle, they got it. Whitesboro quarterback Frank Zupancic fired a shot down the field to Connor McDonald who was hit in mid-air. The ball popped up and found the arms Landon Pearsall before it hit the ground. Pearsall's momentum was stopped short and tossed the ball back to McDonald who had gotten up from the initial hit. McDonald received the pitch and bolted to the end zone, securing the unbelievable win for the the Warriors. The play earned this week's USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week after a poll of the USA TODAY Sports audience. Want your play to be considered for USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week? Here's how! USA TODAY Sports is now accepting submitted videos for Plays of the Week consideration! If you've got
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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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Christian Goodwillie Guides Students on the Psychic Highway of ‘Occult Utica’
Christian Goodwillie, director of special collections and archives at the Burke Library of Hamilton College, presented “Occult Utica: Rest Stop on New York’s Psychic Highway” at the Palace Theater as part of Colgate University’s LifeLong Learning Program (LLP). The event occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Carl...
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MELO ROOFING H.S. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bishop Ludden-Grimes QB Taveon Sledge
With the high school football playoffs underway, Bishop Ludden-Grimes quarterback Taveon Sledge said he knew what was on the line as his team took the field for a Class C quarterfinal against Solvay last Friday. “I didn't want to see my teammates cry after the game. I know how that...