🌱 Could that “free holiday giveaway” be a scam in disguise?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could that “free holiday giveaway” be a scam in disguise?
• How Binghamton University research is reshaping Broome County’s food access
• Which Binghamton University program just scored a big boost from the Ponies?

Also on today's calendar: Colgate Raiders at Binghamton Bearcats Women's Basketball and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 25 and low of 21 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 39, low: 24.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holiday Giveaway Scams Are Surging on Social Media -- Here's What to Watch Out For (newswise.com) — A Binghamton University computing professor is warning local social media users about a surge in fake holiday giveaways that try to steal personal data or install malware. She explains how scammers misuse Facebook’s “@highlight” feature and other tricks, and offers clear tips for spotting bogus accounts, checking links, and protecting yourself while hunting for online deals this season.
   

• From Labs to Local Tables: How Research Is Helping Fight Food Insecurity (newswise.com) — Binghamton University researchers are partnering with Broome County organizations to tackle food insecurity through the COVID-19 Food Justice Working Group and the Broome County Food Council. Their work has already helped shape the county’s Food Access Plan and map gaps in services, while creating hands-on research and community-engaged learning opportunities for Binghamton students that directly support local families’ access to healthy food.
   

• Binghamton Rumble Ponies present checks to four local nonprofits (wbng.com) — A Binghamton University Liberty Partnerships Program is among four local nonprofits receiving donations from the Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ latest season-of-giving effort. The checks will support services like community meals, clothing and household assistance for thousands of Southern Tier families, underscoring how local sports and campus-linked programs are teaming up to strengthen the community’s safety net.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Binghamton University

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Colgate Raiders at Binghamton Bearcats Womens Basketball
  Events Center, 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Colgate Raiders at Binghamton Bearcats Women's Basketball
  Events Center , 4400 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
  2:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Elmira College Soaring Eagles at Binghamton Bearcats Mens Basketball
  Events Center , 4400 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
  4:00 pm
• Elmira Soaring Eagles at Binghamton Bearcats Men's Basketball
  Events Center , 4400 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• MEMS Winter Concert III
  Maine-Endwell Central School District Endicott, NY 13760
  7:00 pm
• BHS Winter Band Concert
  Binghamton High School , 31 Main St , Binghamton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Food Center OPEN
  Union-Endicott Csd , 1100 E Main St , Endicott
  5:00 pm
• Slow Flow (In Person, Endicott Site)
  Dancescapes , 32 Washington Ave , Endicott
  6:00 pm
• Mann Winter Concert
  Horace Mann Elementary School , 30 College St , Binghamton
  6:30 pm
• Coolidge Winter Concert
  Calvin Coolidge Elementary School , 261 Robinson St , Binghamton
  6:30 pm
• High School Winter Concert (snow date 12/18)
  Johnson City Central School District Johnson City, NY 13790
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Franklin Winter Holiday Celebration
  Benjamin Franklin Elementary School , 262 Conklin Ave , Binghamton
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Johnson City. Apply here.
• Dave & Buster's posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Binghamton University here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johnson City

• Film Shot Exclusively in Binghamton and Johnson City to Premiere in Binghamton this Week (wicz.com)
• Norwich boys' basketball wins the Mark Woitach Tournament in overtime against Johnson City (wbng.com)
• Obituary of Carole Morehouse (wxhc.com)

Binghamton

• Binghamton City Council looks to ban ICE cooperation (binghamtonhomepage.com)
• Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton nonprofits to use state funds for homeless housing – Central New York Business Journal (cnybj.com)
• LeChase adds senior project manager in Binghamton – Central New York Business Journal (cnybj.com)

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