Local bridge editor and progressive activist Peg Johnston has spent her working career in abortion care at Southern Tier Women's Health Services which she founded in 1981. Her specialty has been counseling those experiencing abortions and their loved ones. Now, at the end of her career, this special exhibit by San Francisco photographer Roslyn Banish is … [Read more...] about Focus on Abortion: An Exhibit to Encourage Civil Discourse
The People vs. Isaac Anzaroot
Below is a summary of the hearing on January 11, 2023 between The People of Binghamton vs. Isaac Anzaroot. The hearing addressed multiple code violations committed by Isaac Anzaroot and his property management in Binghamton, NY. He is known for his mismanagement of the Masonic Temple rehabilitation, 95 Court Street condemnation by code, and countless reports … [Read more...] about The People vs. Isaac Anzaroot
HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY?
HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY? by PEG JOHNSTON, SOUTHERN TIER WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES LLC AND ACTIVIST WITH THE CENTER FOR GENDER, ART and CULTURE. For more information: When one in four people experience an abortion in their lifetimes (and add in their partners, family, and friends), how do you keep them from talking about it? Good question! The … [Read more...] about HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY?
BIPOC Artists Pop-Up March 29- April 1
Support Black Business and the Cooperative Gallery 213 Present BIPOC Artists Pop -UpCalling all artists! I'm working on a project with the Cooperative Gallery to showcase BIPOC artists and photographers! There is a 20% commission fee that for gallery overhead from sale of art or prints purchase. The Pop-Up will be from thurs. Mach 29to Saturday April … [Read more...] about BIPOC Artists Pop-Up March 29- April 1
Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE
Come and participate in our Third Thursday program on February 16th starting at 7 PM either by going to the Cooperative Gallery or via Zoom. In keeping with the theme of our Love show, all attendees can read poems, essays, or flash fiction dealing with the subject of love. There are many ways to participate. You can pick your favorite love poems to read … [Read more...] about Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE
UN Secy-General’s Hard Hitting Message to Fossil Fuel Industry
New York 06 February 2023 Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2023 Mr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Before we begin, I want to convey my deep sadness about the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. I extend my condolences … [Read more...] about UN Secy-General’s Hard Hitting Message to Fossil Fuel Industry
Sleeping Walking to Armageddon : Protest
Sleeping Walking to Armageddon Veterans for Peace Chapter 90, Peace Action of Broome, Pax Christi UpState New York, and UpState Drone Action will meet outside of the first floor Binghamton NY office of the leader of the United States Senate, Charles Schumer. Voices are being raised by leading atomic scientists and members of peace and … [Read more...] about Sleeping Walking to Armageddon : Protest
Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail
Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail Families Demand: Feed our Loved Ones Once again persons incarcerated in the Broome county jail have gone on a hunger strike, this week sending back meal after meal to the kitchen. Their appeal and actions add to years of reports of ill-fed, starving and brutalized people inside the jail. … [Read more...] about Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail
Racial Injustice Protest at Wegman’s
BINGHAMTON—On January 1st, Binghamton Police Officer Brad Kaczynski was captured kneeling on the neck of a Black man who was face down and in handcuffs, as onlookers begged him to stop. His actions remain under investigation by the Binghamton Police Department, as well as the NYS Attorney General. Exactly one week after Kaczynski’s brutal assault, Tyre … [Read more...] about Racial Injustice Protest at Wegman’s
LOVE Comes to State Street in February
Artists at Cooperative Explore LOVE in February LOVE is coming to the Cooperative Gallery 213 in February! Work by exhibiting artists will be on view from February 3-25.Members sometimes have themed shows or set themselves some artistic challenges and given the state of the world and the obvious solution, the exhibiting members thought this was a good time … [Read more...] about LOVE Comes to State Street in February
