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We Can Change, America

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          People of America, why have we taken this wrong turn. When our founding fathers made America is this how they dreamed the people of America would be. Afraid of who we think are different. Afraid of any change of opinion. Scared to even consider how we could make ourselves better people. Have we lost our minds! Has Martin Luther King taught us … [Read more...] about We Can Change, America

Sierra Club Meeting: Bluestone Wind

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Please join us on February 16 at 7:30 PM for a Zoom meeting on Bluestone Wind. Chris Stanton, Project Development Manager of Northland Power will give a presentation on the Bluestone Wind Project in the towns of Sanford and Windsor. This is a very important renewable energy project that has the capability of delivering power to 40,000 homes. Bluestone has … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Meeting: Bluestone Wind

Finding and Listening to Good New Music—Part 2

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By Robert Ruane Jr. As the decade of the 2010s ended, there was a lot of enjoyable new music to be found, and I wanted to share some of my favorites—mostly under the Americana umbrella. There is a site called New Releases Now.com, focusing on a variety of genres. Songs I enjoy include Steel Pulse’s socially-conscious reggae song “Cry Cry Blood” and Mavis … [Read more...] about Finding and Listening to Good New Music—Part 2

Police Reform: Letter to City Council

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Dear Honorable Members of City Council, We offer the following for your consideration in response to Mayor David's announcement on January 8, 2021 establishing (at this late date) the Binghamton Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Steering Committee as directed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in his Executive Order 203 issued last June. In his … [Read more...] about Police Reform: Letter to City Council

2021 SPRING FLOWER SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES

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CALLING BROOME COUNTY ARTISTS! Broome County Arts Council’s Artisan Gallery invites artists residing or working in Broome County to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the second annual “Broome County Arts Council Flower Show”, a group exhibition centered on works that celebrate florals. Selected works will be exhibited in the month of April … [Read more...] about 2021 SPRING FLOWER SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES

Binghamton team to lead $2.6 million research into solar energy and power grids

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BINGHAMTON, NY – A team of researchers from Binghamton University has been selected to receive $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to develop ways to reliably support higher amounts of solar power on the grid.The three-year project will focus on advanced grid-forming photovoltaic (PV) inverter control … [Read more...] about Binghamton team to lead $2.6 million research into solar energy and power grids

NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program

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APPLY NOW! NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program in Central and Southern Tier New York Artists living and working in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, and other counties in the Central and Southern Tier regions are encouraged to apply to participate in this free entrepreneurial program to be presented by Earlville Opera House and Sam & Adele Golden … [Read more...] about NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program

El Charcon’ Sister City Project Looking for YOU

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The El Charcon Sister City Project is asking for your help: We are facing a serious period of transition as our board membership has shrunk over the past several years. In order to remain a functioning organization, and to continue to do the important work of supporting our friends in El Charcón, we need new people to join the Board. Otherwise we will be … [Read more...] about El Charcon’ Sister City Project Looking for YOU

Sierra Club Awards Adam Flint

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Join us Tuesday September 19 at 7:30 PM for a Zoom meeting where we will present the Lynda Spickard Environmental Award to Adam Flint, Clean Energy Programs Director of Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow. Adam's bio can be seen here - https://www.nynest.org/about/ The award is a recognition of people in our area who have contributed to our  environmental … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Awards Adam Flint

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