🌱 How rising prices are reshaping daily life for Binghamton University seniors
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In today's newsletter:
- How rising prices are reshaping daily life for Binghamton University seniors
Also on today's calendar: UHS Peer Outreach and 5 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
• College seniors face rising costs as inflation hits 3.8% (wbng.com) — Binghamton University seniors are feeling squeezed as April’s 3.8% inflation rate drives up local housing, food and fuel costs just as they prepare to graduate. Students describe scrambling for affordable rent, changing how they commute and worrying about how rising prices will affect both their studies and their families’ budgets. 
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AI Tinkerers of New York →
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UHS Peer Outreach →
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St, Binghamton
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
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Roberson Museum, 30 Front St, Binghamton
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southern Tier Teaching Academy presents: Scholars vs Shot Callers
Binghamton City School District Binghamton, NY 13901
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SUNY Broome Ice Center, 907 Front St, Binghamton
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Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Dave & Busters Oakdale Commons 405 Reynolds Rd Johnson City, NY 13790
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Wednesday May 13
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Merchandiser - Johnson City NY 13790 in Johnson City. Apply here.
- Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Line Cook in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Binghamton University here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnson City
- Police Week B-Ball Tournament Honors Fallen Hero And His Family (wnbf.com)
- Why Are Life Science Companies So Poorly Prepared For RIM's Future? (bioprocessonline.com)
Binghamton
- Documentary about American culture to film segment in Greater Binghamton (binghamtonhomepage.com)
- See 'FiFi' and other vintage planes at Binghamton Airport (pressconnects.com)
- SUNY Broome hosts Culinary & Event Center Open House (binghamtonhomepage.com)
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