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According to preliminary results, around 90 percent of Binghamton voters approved the capital project, which would involve extensive asbestos abatement, a new two-story classroom wing, and improvements to outdoor play spaces at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro lost to Democrat Josh Riley in the November election by less than two points. He said now that he won’t be starting another term in January, his focus will be advocating for issues like disability justice.

Omer Neutra, who grew up on Long Island, was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. But the Israeli military said it has learned he was killed during the Oct. 7 attack last year.

The spending plan includes raises for county employees, investments in infrastructure, and a $5 million economic development and housing fund, meant to support local projects.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Binghamton University on Monday, highlighting a Department of Defense scholarship program, which offers college tuition to students who join the country’s cybersecurity workforce.

Rathmell plans to reduce food insecurity and improve access to mental health care. She also wants to increase affordable housing units and reform the city’s housing code enforcement system.

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro lost to his Democratic challenger Josh Riley by just over 5,000 votes, according to unofficial results. In a video released by his campaign Tuesday evening, he thanked volunteers, supporters and staff, and congratulated Riley.

The ballot proposal will change the way members are appointed to the commission. The commission is meant to investigate claims of discrimination in the city, but it has been sitting empty since 2016.

The Vestal Town Board is considering contracting with Broome County for tax collection services. The board has put out a survey to residents to get input on the potential change, and is holding a special meeting to discuss it on Wednesday.

In a major upset, Democrat Josh Riley unseated Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro in New York’s 19th Congressional District. The results marked the close of a competitive, expensive and contentious race, one of several districts New York Democrats hoped to flip in their favor.