Michael Roque To Be Sentenced Today

The sentencing of Michael Roque will proceed as scheduled later today. Roque pled guilty to the April stabbing death of fellow Binghamton University student Joao Souza. Roque had requested Judge Kevin Dooley retract his September guilty plea and change the plea to not guilty.... Read More.

Hearing in Michael Roque Case Is Cancelled

A scheduled Wednesday appearance in court by Michael Roque, the suspect in a fatal stabbing at Binghamton University, was cancelled Tuesday afternoon. A hearing had been scheduled to review Roque’s plea bargain. In a brief statement, prosecutors say the judge in the case will... Read More.

Binghamton University Student Died of Overdose

An autopsy indicates that the Binghamton University student found dead in his apartment last week probably died from a drug overdose. Police are still investigating but do not believe there was foul play involved, nor was the death a suicide. 21-year-old Like Stempa was... Read More.

Binghamton University Student Found Dead

The Vestal Police are investigating the unexplained death of a Binghamton University student. Sophomore Luke Stempa was found in his off-campus apartment on Wednesday night. Police say neither foul play nor suicide are suspected. An autopsy was conducted on Thursday morning. The results have... Read More.

Firefighter Injured in Binghamton University Fire

Firefighters responded to fire at Binghamton University Tuesday afternoon when some ash started on fire in a facilities building. The building was evacuated safely. One firefighter was treated for a heat related injury. Multiple departments responded to the incident.

Binghamton University Holds Bitter Sweet Graduation Ceremony

Binghamton University graduated thousands of students at the BU Events Center Saturday and Sunday. BU says the class of 2018 has over 4,100 graduates. While it was mostly smiles and hugs for students and families, graduation at the Decker School of Nursing was quite a bit more bitter sweet.... Read More.

BU Woman’s Basketball Coach Resigns

Also from the Binghamon University campus this weekend, Bearcat fans are still in shock after head women’s basketball coach Linda Cimino resigned from the university. Cimino is heading to St. Francis in Brooklyn just two-years after receiving the America East Coach of the Year. The former Bearcats head coach said... Read More.

Michael Roque Enters Not Guilty Plea

Michael Roque was arraigned yesterday in Broome County Court on a second degree murder charge in the stabbing of Binghamton University freshman Joao Souza. Roque entered a plea of not guilty. Officials have said that Souza was targeted, but that second degree murder is the most serious charge available... Read More.

New Safety Procedures at BU

Binghamton University is implementing new safety procedures after a fatal stabbing happened on campus earlier this month.  President Harvey Stenger outlined new policies in a campus-wide email Thursday. Security cameras will be put in all residential halls that don't already have them.  The university... Read More.

Binghamton University Students Return To Class

Binghamton University students returned to class on Tuesday following a Sunday night murder on campus, subsequent investigation, and arrest. 20-year-old Michael Roque has entered a not guilty plea in the fatal stabbing of Joao Souza at Binghamton University. A public defender represented Roque, from Massapequa New York, which... Read More.

Suspect Arrested in Binghamton University Homicide

A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of a Binghamton University student on Sunday night. The Broome County District Attorney says 20-year-old Michael Roque, also a student at Binghamton University, is charged with 2nd degree murder. Court documents say he stabbed 19-year-old Joao Souza multiple times in... Read More.