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  "description": "Commercial air service returns to BGM, the community rallies for a killed homeless man, new investments propel battery hub goals, and city council considers legislation for rental homes among other stories",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-09T12:00:04.000Z",
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  "textContent": "> _A benefit for_ paid supporters_, this curated weekly area news round-up strives to help you learn about and engage with the Triple Cities.\n>\n>  If you appreciate the work local journalists do, ensure you click the links and pay for news if you can, _donate to WSKG to the extent you are able_and subscribe to the_ Press & Sun Bulletin for $10/mo_to ensure local reporters are supported and paid.\n>\n>  Want to see something covered locally? _Find how to connect with local news organizations here\n>\n> **_Have a suggestion on how to improve this newsletter? Let me know at_**** _info@binghamtonian.news_**** __**\n\n## ‼️Must-Reads\n\n### 🕯️Community Rallies After Homeless Man's Murder\n\nA vigil was held for 45-year-old Peter Bennedum on May 5, who was allegedly attacked by a group of teenagers, with attendees saying he was a good person with a good heart (NC34). About 50 people gathered, with some wrestling with how to improve outcomes for youth and the unhoused (Press & Sun).\n\nCharges for the five teens involved in his beating were upgraded to murder after Bennedum died in the hospital (Fox40)\n\n### ✈️Air Service to Detroit Returns\n\nDelta has relaunched its daily afternoon service between Binghamton's BGM and Detroit's DTW airports (NC34).\n\nThis came after months of no commercial air service operating out of Binghamton's airport, right after tens of millions were spent on renovations (Press & Sun).\n\n### Upgrade to continue reading\n\nBecome a paid member to get access to all premium content\n\nUpgrade",
  "title": "Binghamton Area News Roundup 5/9/26: Homeless Man Vigil, Flights Return, Housing Legislation, Battery Projects & More",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-09T12:00:04.000Z"
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