Note: Local Press refuse quantity and July article on topic. When will the county and city powerbrokers take the blinders off, learn what reinvest means and start listening to concerned citizens? Over 400 local citizen ideas about public services and safety have been ignored since meeting in focus groups this summer. The Governor has called for … [Read more...] about WHO PULLS THE STRINGS
WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
What would Rod Serling say about his neighborhood park. Who would even consider damaging or destroying a park, especially one for ALL children. (Recreation Park) Was the person(s) deprived or seeking revenge? In vengence, an eye for an eye, there is no resolution to a problem; it just continues on like Israel/Palestine or one religion or political … [Read more...] about WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi during the US Civil War she was destined to become one of the earliest famous black woman during a life centered on combating prejudice and violence. Her father was the son of his master who allowed him to do a carpenter apprenticeship. There he met Ida’s mother who was the cook. His … [Read more...] about CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO
Who would have guessed the male dominated police forces from multiple agencies who responded to the Nov 21 Broome County Legislative meeting were scared to death of the nonviolent general public who just wanted a voice. It may even be historic that four local women were arrested for seeking freedom of speech. The over-reaction of arrests led by Mayor David … [Read more...] about YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO
Press and Sun Bulletin Ignores Recent Medical Neglect
Again, the Press & Sun Bulletin ignored the recent medical neglect at the Broome County Jail. But the Broome County Jail is banking that the crime page is not of interest to you. The average person does not pay attention unless they are personally affected. When you go to your doctor what is one of the first items the nurse asks you, do you have any … [Read more...] about Press and Sun Bulletin Ignores Recent Medical Neglect
Out of the mouth of babes
Out of the mouth of babes After a year of random citizen outrage from compassionate citizens about Central American asylum seekers, it is reported that President Trump had an Oval office full of refugees from Myanmar, Uighurs in China, and Yazidis in Iraq and he revealed a stark lack of familiarity with the problems they faced. Neither does he admit the US … [Read more...] about Out of the mouth of babes
J A I L E D
I am Jane Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer: OoooLaLa, she wants a bra, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer: Oooh, a Barbie, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent bra Correction Officer: So special, Look, a package in the mail, Uppity Woman Jane Doe I am I want a decent … [Read more...] about J A I L E D
What is the Broome County Jail Culture?
Federal, state and other counties offer five (5) free postage paid envelopes to inmates. Broome does not. Why not even one a week? There are no weekend visits at BC Jail. This is a hardship for relatives from out of town and for those who work locally. Does that mean there are not full shifts on the weekends? Tioga County only has weekend … [Read more...] about What is the Broome County Jail Culture?
Really Not April Fools
Joshua Bernard, I really salute all you have contributed to Binghamton and that you love Broome County because I do too. Yes, there is lots to do here. How long does it take to find a parking space in Binghamton – four and a half years; since they demolished the 500 spot Collier St parking ramp. People needing to go to the Court and Government Complex … [Read more...] about Really Not April Fools
Rough and Tough is not Justice
Rough and Tough is not Justice. The Press & Sun Bulletin ignored this letter a year ago and again now, so if a resident of Broome County attends a Public Safety legislative committee meeting, they are not allowed to speak. So what is John Q. Public to do? Everyone can agree that someone who commits a crime should take responsibility for their actions … [Read more...] about Rough and Tough is not Justice