BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Binghamton teenager will spend the next 8 years in New York State Prison. Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced that 18-year-old Namique McBride was sentenced to 8 years in prison to be followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

The Broome County Office of the Sheriff released its most recent arrest report for January 2025. The BCSO notes that this report does not encompass all law enforcement activity performed by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists have issued weather warnings across New York as a winter storm arrived on Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to the NWS office in Binghamton, New York, by phone for comment.

The District Attorney’s Office said Namique McBride, 18, of Binghamton, was sentenced to eight years in New York State Prison following five years of probation for his charge of criminal possession of a weapon.

The Trump Administration ordered a freeze on federal funding effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The federal pause on loans and grants could impact non-profits, higher education and small businesses. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the investments were approved by Congress and cannot be canceled by the president.

Snowfall will be heaviest in the NWS Buffalo forecast region, with 8 to 17 inches expected. Meteorologists anticipate that the greatest amounts will be across the Tug Hill and western Adirondack foothills. Strong winds gusting as high as 35 mph could contribute to blowing and drifting snow, making travel even more treacherous.

An Upstate New York college is getting a new reputation as part of a “new” Ivy League.

Binghamton University isn’t on the radar for most applicants outside of New York State. But with a new advanced battery and energy tech research push and thriving schools of nursing and pharmacy, it should be.

(WIVT/WBGH) – An independent film inspired by Binghamton is making its debut on an international stage. “Stationed at Home” is making its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival in March.

MUNCIE, Ind. — Nancy Abashian will join Ball State University as dean of University Libraries, effective April 14.

The New Y ork State Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, recently announced that they have awarded $342,500 to 17 municipalities across the state to purchase zero-emission vehicles as part of the DEC Municipal ZEV Rebate Program.

The Binghamton Bulldogs are preparing for an important weekend of games. The unbeaten Bulldogs will play the undefeated Buffalo eXtreme in a home-and-home series starting Saturday night. "It's gonna be very gritty," said Binghamton guard Brent Williams.