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11th Inmate Found Dead at Broome County Jail

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BINGHAMTON—Another man being held in the Broome County Jail was pronounced dead Wednesday morning, after reportedly being denied life-saving medical treatment by jail staff. The deceased — a 40-year-old Binghamton resident — was arrested for a probation violation on October 16th, when a medical emergency caused him to miss a scheduled appointment with his … [Read more...] about 11th Inmate Found Dead at Broome County Jail

Dan Livingston Statement

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Over the last ten months, I have been regularly reminded of just how terrible some people will behave when they are entrusted with the power and authority of public offices, and at the same time, repeatedly reminded of just how much one person can accomplish for the benefit of their community using the power and authority of a public office. The … [Read more...] about Dan Livingston Statement

The Rot of the Broome Republican Machine: Hatred, Fear, and Dead Cats

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Last week on the radio, Mayor David went full-on Trump, calling the entire slate of Council Democratic candidates police-hating "agitators, protesters, and obstructionists," and that I'm the radical extremist behind the curtains pulling all the strings. I didn't hear the original rant, but when folks told me of the Mayor's comments, I was both shocked at the … [Read more...] about The Rot of the Broome Republican Machine: Hatred, Fear, and Dead Cats

Binghamton City Council Members Livingston and Taylor Express Frustration over Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Secrecy; Demand Mayor David Share Key Information and Updates with the Public about his Privatization Plan

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The following is the official press release issued on October 30 by Binghamton City Councilmembers Dan Livingston and Conrad Taylor, both of whom have expressed strong opposition to Mayor David's proposal to privatize operations and management at the joint sewage treatment plant.   Binghamton Councilmembers Dan Livingston and Conrad Taylor spoke … [Read more...] about Binghamton City Council Members Livingston and Taylor Express Frustration over Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Secrecy; Demand Mayor David Share Key Information and Updates with the Public about his Privatization Plan

Republican City Electeds Come out of the Closet: “We’re Bullies and Hypocrites”

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I was on the road the last two days for work, serving as a resource at a conference for local government employees from Republican and Democratic administrations across New York to help brainstorm effective strategies to transform vacant housing to neighborhood assets with a focus on equity, sustainability, and justice. My phone started lighting up … [Read more...] about Republican City Electeds Come out of the Closet: “We’re Bullies and Hypocrites”

Early Voting Has Arrived!

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The Democratic majority in Albany finally passed Early Voting for New York. The first phase is all county voting, so you can vote at any polling place in early voting no matter in what district you live. Early voting happens at 3 locations: The Broome Co. Library, The Oakdale Mall (near former Sears store) and the Endicott Library. Starting Oct. 26th through … [Read more...] about Early Voting Has Arrived!

County Jail is a Documented Center of Medical Abuse and Death

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from Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier, October 16, 2019 The Sheriff has done it again. Whenever he is faced by protests over medical abuse and a record-setting number of deaths, he has one ready response: don’t worry, everything’s good at the jail. Yesterday, in response to the protest during the Columbus Day parade, he did it again, shamefully … [Read more...] about County Jail is a Documented Center of Medical Abuse and Death

Rennia Challenges Mayor on PLOT

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City Dem Chair Rennia Questions Mayor's Calls to Condemn Social Justice Group Civil disobedience is a cornerstone of our democracy. At times, it is divisive, controversial, and inconvenient. As leaders of the local Dem Party, we share PLOTS' commitment to racial justice. Although, we may not always agree with their tactics and social media posts, we will … [Read more...] about Rennia Challenges Mayor on PLOT

Protesters Disrupt Binghamton’s Columbus Day Parade

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BINGHAMTON—Community members brought Binghamton’s annual Columbus Day Parade to a halt Monday, to protest the inhumane and deadly conditions of the Broome County Jail. The jail, which also serves as an ICE detention center, is responsible for at least 10 inmate deaths since 2011—a rate over 4 times the state average. A total of 4 protesters were arrested … [Read more...] about Protesters Disrupt Binghamton’s Columbus Day Parade

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