What follows is a letter from a concerned citizen and neighbor of one of the many properties Isaac Anzaroot owns and has been accused of neglecting. --Bridge eds. June 26, 2021 Binghamton NY I write as a concerned citizen about a large-scale problem with a local landlord, Isaac Anzaroot. I first became interested in this because I live down the street … [Read more...] about Anzaroot Accused of Being Slumlord
Glenda Blake Retrospective
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her birth, the Cooperative Gallery 213 will present a retrospective showing of the late Glenda Blake’s work. The opening is on First Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5 – 9 pm and throughout August Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm, and by appointment. Glenda was a talented artist from an early age. While … [Read more...] about Glenda Blake Retrospective
Review: The Alchemy of De-natured Images
During the month of May there was an exhibition of some exceptionally engaging work by Peg Johnston. She is one of the founding members of Cooperative Gallery 213, an innovative artist run exhibition space that was seminal in creating the arts district in Binghamton, NY twenty one years ago. A brilliant eye for objects, images and craft of the past and … [Read more...] about Review: The Alchemy of De-natured Images
Binghamton Porchfest Returns in August
Binghamton, NY – After a year off due to public health concerns, Binghamton Porchfest organizers and the City of Binghamton are proud to announce that the popular collaborative neighborhood celebration will return to the West Side for a sixth year on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The free, family-friendly event is hosted annually by inhabitants of the Abel … [Read more...] about Binghamton Porchfest Returns in August
“All of Us” at Cooperative
All of the members of Cooperative Gallery 213 will be showing their work in a special group show called "All of Us" opening First Friday July 2nd 5- 9 pm and throughout July Saturdays from 11- 3 and this month re-opening to Friday 5- 8 pm. All welcome! "We are honoring our members, supporting and exhibiting, who have supported us throughout the pandemic," … [Read more...] about “All of Us” at Cooperative
Deadline for Democracy Rally
Indivisible Project and Fair Elections are holding “Deadline for Democracy” Rallies at Every One of Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s Regional Offices, including here in Binghamton, Urging Schumer to Get the For the People Act PassedWHERE: Federal Building TIME: 12:00 NOON DATE: Monday June 28, 2021 15 Henry Street, Binghamton NY … [Read more...] about Deadline for Democracy Rally
Narrative Control – the Ins and Outs
By Tim Wolcott The enemy is within. We create dysfunction in ourselves and allow it in our government by not being deeply conscious of our retained assumptions and the manipulation of the exterior narrative. We have become so disconnected from our insight and from the land that we allow Hollywood and Washington to manufacture our consent in determining … [Read more...] about Narrative Control – the Ins and Outs
In Loco Parentis?
When Judy heard the loud pops outside she assumed it was fireworks so popular at end of term parties. When she looked out from her State St. apartment a very different scene materialized. Presumably drunken students had scattered recycling all over the street and the popping noise was cars running over bottles and cans. The annual Pub Crawl, which has bled … [Read more...] about In Loco Parentis?
Citizen Action Condemns Anti-Semitic Violence
Citizen Action Condemns Anti-Semitic Violence, Shows Solidarity with Jewish Communities Albany, NY— In response to the rise of anti-Semitic attacks in New York, Ivette Alfonso, president at Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “We condemn the recent rash of anti-Semitic violence in New York and across the country. This has been a … [Read more...] about Citizen Action Condemns Anti-Semitic Violence
Protest for Palestine
Reflections by Rick Sprout In less than 48 hours a coalition of Binghamton University students organized a rally in support of Palestinian Solidarity that swelled to over 250 people. The speakers not only spoke of the ongoing barbarism of the Israeli state but also the ongoing complicity of the United States. Several speakers pointed out the recent cracks … [Read more...] about Protest for Palestine
