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I am Jane Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer:  OoooLaLa, she wants a bra, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer:  Oooh, a Barbie, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer:  So special, Look, a package in the mail, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent … [Read more...] about J A I L E D

City Approves Questionable FEMA Buyout Payments: Owners Paid up to 4x Listed Fair Market Value

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According to a review of city documents by The Bridge, owners of flood-damaged, substandard rental properties in a neighborhood with 62% of residents living at or below poverty (Census, 2013-2017 ACS), received FEMA Buyout payments far in excess of fair market values. In one case, 20 Carroll Street, the FEMA Buyout payment was four times the property's … [Read more...] about City Approves Questionable FEMA Buyout Payments: Owners Paid up to 4x Listed Fair Market Value

Citizen Input Needed on Annual Federal Housing Grants to City of Binghamton

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Each year, the City of Binghamton receives approximately $2 million from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant program, consistently ranked by Republican and Democratic mayors across the country as one of the most important funding sources to support investments in distressed neighborhoods, local housing needs, and nonprofits delivering essential … [Read more...] about Citizen Input Needed on Annual Federal Housing Grants to City of Binghamton

What is the Broome County Jail Culture?

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Federal, state and other counties offer five (5) free postage paid envelopes to inmates.  Broome does not.  Why not even one a week? There are no weekend visits at BC Jail.  This is a hardship for relatives from out of town and for those who work locally.   Does that mean there are not full shifts on the weekends? Tioga County only has weekend … [Read more...] about What is the Broome County Jail Culture?

A Guide for Zombie Hunters: How to Deal with these Vacant Properties (not flesh-eating deadwalkers)

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I live next door to a zombie, and I worry that trouble is coming this summer. The zombie is a single family residence with three bedrooms and about 1,700 square feet of living space. The owner defaulted on the mortgage a couple years ago, and before he moved to Texas, he offered the house up to a nice family from his church that was in need of … [Read more...] about A Guide for Zombie Hunters: How to Deal with these Vacant Properties (not flesh-eating deadwalkers)

Obituary: Iris Thor

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Iris Thor died on April 2. She was 96 years young. Iris was born in Buffalo, NY and was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and husband Harry A. Thor. Iris graduated in 1948 from the University of Buffalo with a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology. While working toward an M.S.W. and serving the city of Detroit as a caseworker, she met and married … [Read more...] about Obituary: Iris Thor

Call for Cooperstown Miniatures Show

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The Cooperstown Art Association Is Announcing An OPEN CALL To Participate In Our 2019 Miniature Show! Artists of all ages are encouraged to create up to 4 works of art on 4x4" paper squares that you can pick up anytime at the CAA Galleries. For a full description of the exhibit and rules, see the flyer posted below. Gallery Hours: Daily 11-4pm, … [Read more...] about Call for Cooperstown Miniatures Show

H.S. Emerging Artists Named

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The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) opened the Broome County High Schools’ 2019 Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Artisan Gallery (on 95 Court St., next to Chroma Café) at 6PM. An awards ceremony open only to the participants will be held from 5-6PM. This exhibition will be on view through Saturday, April 27. Each … [Read more...] about H.S. Emerging Artists Named

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