(WBNG) The United Way of Broome County reached its yearly fundraising goal.
Since the beginning of the month, the United Way said it has raised more than $1.7 million as part of its community campaign.
The non-profit said it has committed more than $2 million to 45 other local non-profits.
United Way Executive Director Lorianne Welch told 12 news that the organization is thankful to the community for it to have such a large impact. Despite the challenges that each individual and business in our community has faced, they stepped up to the plate and they did what they had to do to make sure the needs in our community were continued to be met, and so as a result of that generosity, we have exceeded our goal, Welch said.
New York state changes law regarding rape to support survivors Harry Karpen/Assistant Photography Editor The Violence, Abuse and Rape Crisis Center (VARCC) is a resource on campus for students who have experienced sexual assault.
Bill redefines rape as sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct
May 10, 2021
New legislation will redefine rape statutes in the state of New York, thus providing further recognition and justice for survivors of sexual assault under the law.
On April 27, 2021, Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Catalina Cruz announced that the New York State Assembly will be passing new legislation Bill No. A06319. According to the New York State Assembly, the bill will “remove the penetration requirement from the rape statutes as well as … define rape as sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct.” The bill will make conforming changes throughout various areas of law, including the penal law and the cr
WSU hosts annual “Take Back the Night” rally Michael Golann/Pipe Dream Photographer About 100 students gathered at the Peace Quad and joined Binghamton University’s Women’s Student Union (WSU) for their annual “Take Back the Night” rally against sexual and interpersonal violence.
Survivor speak out featured CVAC, Family Planning, students
May 3, 2021
On Friday, April 30, around 100 students joined Binghamton University’s Women’s Student Union (WSU) in their annual “Take Back the Night” rally against sexual and interpersonal violence. The group marched around the Brain twice, chanting “Sexual violence has got to go” and holding signs that read “Support survivors” and “You are not alone.”
Students protest sexual assault on Spine Provided by Michael Golann To begin the Week of Action for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women’s Student Union hosted a “Line the Spine & Chalking Event” to spread awareness about sexual assault at Binghamton University.
Hosted by the WSU, Line the Spine aimed to bring attention to sexual assault at BU
April 28, 2021
Students gathered to decorate the Spine with chalk on April 26 to kick off the Women’s Student Union’s (WSU) Week of Action for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The WSU hosted the “Line the Spine & Chalking Event” to spread awareness about sexual assault on campus. Students and WSU E-Board members used chalk to draw messages relating to sexual assault awareness. All students were encouraged to draw their own pictures or observe. Some of the messages that were drawn included, “Binghamton University has a Sexual Assault Problem,” “Clothing is NOT consent” and “End victim-blaming.” T
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