We're celebrating activism in the Southern Tier! The annual Phoenix Awards will take place in person (with a virtual option) on Tuesday, October 26 in Endwell, NY. Join us! This event honors local activists who are engaged in advancing Citizen Action's vision of a world based on racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. This year’s honorees … [Read more...] about Phoenix Awards
Public Art Directory Launched
The new Broome County Public Art Directory reveals the many murals and sculptures that exist in Broome County. In collaboration with Broome County Planning, the Dept of Public Art (DPA) has posted murals on the site and on Sunday October 17th launches the site to the public. "While most people recognize there are many arts and cultural assets … [Read more...] about Public Art Directory Launched
Three Artists in November at Cooperative
The Cooperative Gallery is exhibiting three of its artists’ work in the month of November. Bill Gorman, photographer (and well known local actor) presents Melange a mix of “incongruous elements.” Geoffrey Gould, also a photographer, displays Iceland’s Natural Beauty. And Eileen Schlag, a painter in several media, offers Layers, both a technique and … [Read more...] about Three Artists in November at Cooperative
20 Years into “War on Terror”
Will Religious Leaders Finally Speak Out? On Oct. 7, the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the start of the so-called U.S. “War on Terror,” a group of justice and peace organizations and activists urged leaders of all U.S. religious denominations to end their “shocking” 20-year “near silence” on U.S. government wars. Gilroy … [Read more...] about 20 Years into “War on Terror”
Mayor David Breaks Promise: Purchases Rental Property under Secret LLC
In an April 28, 2017 Press and Sun Bulletin article about Mayor David's real estate holdings and potential conflicts of interest, the reporter noted that Rich David made a promise not to purchase any properties while serving as Mayor. "While he's mayor, though, he will not purchase any commercial properties, he said in a March interview, a nod to questions … [Read more...] about Mayor David Breaks Promise: Purchases Rental Property under Secret LLC
Greater Good Grocery Update
Courtesy of WBNG-- ae story here. BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- The Greater Good Grocery, located in the North Side of Binghamton, opened during the pandemic. During the afternoon of September 22, community leaders came together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and made remarks on the latest addition to serve our community. "Opening during a pandemic brought so … [Read more...] about Greater Good Grocery Update
Mayor David’s 2022 Budget: Hidden Gems for Police, the Baseball Stadium, and the Golf Course; And the Impacts of David’s “Big Flush” Start to Emerge
Binghamton Mayor Rich David unveiled his 2022 Budget last week, a financial plan that the next mayor will inherit. As usual, Mayor David’s final Budget Address was full of political soundbites and rosy rhetoric, intentionally directing the gaze of the media exactly where he wanted. Here are four key takeaways, unpreported by the local press, that Mayor … [Read more...] about Mayor David’s 2022 Budget: Hidden Gems for Police, the Baseball Stadium, and the Golf Course; And the Impacts of David’s “Big Flush” Start to Emerge
3rd Annual Broome Art Trail & Destination Arts Weekend
Broome County Arts Council & VisitBinghamton Announce the 3rd Annual Broome Art Trail & Destination Arts Weekend First Friday Art Walk: October 1st, 6PM to 9PM Broome Art Trail: October 2nd and 3rd, 10AM to 4PM each day Featuring over 90 local artists 30 venues across Broome County Music and live … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Broome Art Trail & Destination Arts Weekend
Time and Textures at Cooperative Gallery
The Cooperative Gallery 213 presents as its featured show Time & Textures, an exhibition of 3 friends who met as art majors at the State University of New York, College at New Paltz in 1980. Specially for the Broome Co. Art Trail three artists—Judy Salton, MaryRose, and Betsy Jo Williams will be on display October 1st – 23rd, 2021. Each of the three … [Read more...] about Time and Textures at Cooperative Gallery
October 2 and 3: Women’s March + Remember Rosie Jiménez
The local Indivisible chapter is hosting a Defend Our Reproductive Rights Rally Saturday Oct. 2 at 2 pm Broome Co. Courthouse. Two reproductive rights campaigns have staked out the first weekend in October for actions around the country to defend abortion rights.Beginning in July, when the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear a Mississippi … [Read more...] about October 2 and 3: Women’s March + Remember Rosie Jiménez
