In July, Mayor Kraham requested City Council’s approval to use more than $360,000 of CDBG funds to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Binghamton Fire Department. Carrying out its due diligence, City Council was shocked to learn that the Kraham administration has at least $700,000 in unspent CDBG funds from prior years–despite the local affordable […]
How the Broome County Jail became the face of ICE In late March 2025 ICE began to conduct raids across central and northern NY. Suddenly buses of ICE detainees began to arrive unannounced at the Broome County Jail dropping off scores of shackled persons who remained out of sight and out of communication with family,
ICE comes to Broome County, and the People say NO Read More »
BINGHAMTON, NY. — Broome County Arts Council is proud to share news about the ongoing Carousel Horse Project, a unique community collaboration breathing new life into four retired carousel horses once destined for the landfill. Through the creativity of local artists, these vintage pieces are being restored and reimagined into vibrant works of art. The
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March’s showcase at Cooperative Gallery 213 features Ken Weir and invited artist, David Higgins, this Friday March 7th from 5:00 – 9:00pm. Artist Life Series: Mondays beginning March 10thBeginning Mondays on March 10th, come down to the gallery and hear from another series of working artists in the Binghamton area! These events are free
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BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present March’s First Friday Art Walk on March 7th, 2025, from 6-9 pm, with some locations having varying hours (details below). Rack cards are available at participating locations and local restaurants. Most exhibitions are free and open to the public. This month’s First Friday participating
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“Dasha Kelly Hamilton doesn’t bake. Not because she’s defying the expectations of the patriarchy, although she’s not opposed to that. Maybe it’s because she doesn’t like following precise directions. Maybe it’s because she has plenty of skilled bakers in her family who can create special sweet treats for her. But her aversion to working with
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(Binghamton, NY) – Today, Citizen Action of New York joined local leaders, and community advocates in a forceful stand against Republican-backed tax cuts for billionaires—cuts that come at the direct expense of working families. While everyday New Yorkers struggle to afford housing, health care, food, and basic necessities, Republicans are slashing critical programs to hand
BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present February’s First Friday Art Walk on February 7th, 2025, from 6-9 pm, with some locations having varying hours (details below). Rack cards are available at participating locations. Most exhibitions are free and open to the public. New this month: RE/Collected Art Sale at BCAC’s
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Advocates Call for Action to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Unjust Evictions and for Mayor Kraham’s policies to address, not exacerbate, the local housing crisis. (Binghamton, NY) – Today, Citizen Action of New York joined Council President Michael Dundon for a rally in solidarity with the disabled veteran facing an unjust eviction due to the Mayor’s
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BINGHAMTON, NY. — RE/Collected is a new fundraiser supporting the Broome County Arts Council’s Artist in Residence Program by finding new homes for donated pre-owned and unused artwork. Throughout January, BCAC will be collecting donations of unused artworks from community members. We do not ask local artists to donate their work. Join us for a
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