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**Binghamton University Seeks Community Input for Next President**

Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, has announced its search for a new president and is inviting community members to provide input. The institution is hosting an open listening session this week to gather feedback and hear from students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community. University officials have emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping the search process.

Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts on what qualities and priorities the next president should embody. The open listening session provides an opportunity for attendees to contribute their perspectives and help guide the selection process.

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Source Location: Binghamton

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for NY, PA

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. EDT for parts of New York and Pennsylvania, including Sullivan County, N.Y., and the northern Lackawanna, central Wayne, northwestern Pike and northeastern Wyoming counties in Pa., as a line of storms moving east at about 30 mph is capable of gusts to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches.

Severe storms, flash flooding forecast for Lackawanna County

The National Weather Service warns that Lackawanna County, Pa., could see severe thunderstorms with damaging winds this afternoon and evening, brief heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding, a rapid 20-25 degree temperature drop tonight raising the risk of a flash freeze, gusts of 35-45 mph (stronger in the Poconos), a line of strong to severe storms with isolated tornadoes possible, rivers and streams rising into Tuesday, and lake-effect snow likely by late Tuesday.

Olmsted Owls Advance to State Semifinals

The Olmsted Owls defeated the Windsor Knights 48-24 to move within one win of a state championship, and they will play in the NYSPHSAA semifinal in Binghamton on Thursday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m.

YMCA Camp Cory Names 2026 Village Heads

YMCA Camp Cory in Penn Yan announced its five Summer 2026 Village Heads—Carolina Couto (Keuka), Kara Maroldo (Craig), Eliana Lucci (Wells), Summer Moorhouse (Walmsley) and Ruby Odell (Maijgren)—with brief bios on their hometowns, education and camp experience.

Section IV Championship Weekend Opens with Lake Hawks, WGOM Storm

Watkins Glen-area athletes kickoff a weekend of Section IV championships, including Lake Hawks cheer in Newark Valley, WGOM Storm wrestling in Binghamton, the Storm swim team hosting the Section IV Championship, and varsity bowling in Waverly, with tickets, livestream links and game times listed on the district page.

Santa Clara EMS Promotes Life-Saving Bleed Control

Santa Clara EMS promotes Stop the Bleed campaign, teaching bleeding control steps.

Heavy Snowfall Hits Scranton, Lackawanna County This Weekend

Heavy snow and frigid temperatures expected in Scranton from Sunday to Monday.

Arctic Blast Delivers Bitter Cold, Heavy Snowfall

Arctic air front brings extreme cold, wind chills, and heavy snowfall warnings.

Auburn's Owen Gasper Named Top Ten Student

Auburn senior Owen Gasper excels academically, athletically, and in leadership.

Winter Storm Warning: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits

Lake-effect snow warning issued for north central New York with heavy snowfall.