DENVER, Colo. – Last night, progressives made significant gains in state houses across the nation, creating new opportunities to advance progressive policies and taking a critical next step in strengthening progressive power in the states. Candidates that ran on a progressive platform will now be focused on passing policies including expanding Medicaid, … [Read more...]
Heart of New York Mural
The Here in the Heart of NY mural maps about 18,000 square miles from the headwaters of the Susquehanna River need Cooperstown to Lake Erie on 300 square feet along Water Street. Here in the Heart of NY mural maps 18,000 square miles from Cooperstown to Ohio & Pennsylvania. At one foot = 8.5 miles, you can find the street where you live and the places … [Read more...]
Armistice Day: The Hope of Peace
Veterans for Peace of Broome County will celebrate the hope of peace on this 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 by reclaiming Armistice Day. In 1954, Veterans Day replaced Armistice Day. Veterans for Peace of Broome invites community members to gather at First Congregational Church corner of Front & Main Sts. Binghamton, NY at 11 AM on November … [Read more...]
Superintendent Thompson Responds
Dear Concerned Community Member, Thank you for sharing your concerns in a recent email and the opportunity to clarify the action that took place immediately following the incident referenced as occurring on September 11th. The situation in question was brought to the district’s immediate attention that same day, and a thorough review began immediately … [Read more...]
Assault of Black HS Student Protested
PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow) Organizers are asking for action protesting the assault of a black high school student by security staff. They are asking for letters or emails to be sent to Superintendent Thompson ThompsonTATbinghamtonschools.org. The Letter outlines corrective steps to achieve a supportive environment for students of color: I’m … [Read more...]
Arts Council Opens New Artisan Gallery and Office
Artisan Gallery on Court Street Set to Open to Public in November October 12, 2018 (Binghamton, NY)—The Broome Country Arts Council (BCAC), the primary local arts fundraiser, arts advocate and cultural information resource for the arts community, today announces its plan to relocate its offices to 95 Court St., as well as to open a new gallery. … [Read more...]
True Energy Efficiency
True Energy Efficiency LMI Stakeholder Workshop The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are holding regional forums across the state focused on energy affordability, access to energy efficiency and other clean energy solutions in low-income communities. We are having … [Read more...]
March for Racial Justice Oct. 13
Saturday, October 13th, join us for Binghamton's 2nd Annual March for Racial Justice—a follow-up to last year's widely attended national #M4RJ racial justice march. This year's theme is "Black Women Lead" and we plan to highlight and expand upon the tangible anti-racism work being done right here in the Southern Tier. We will have speakers from a variety … [Read more...]
Seeing Through the Fog of “Fake” News
by Faith Rogow from her blog Media Literacy Education Maven If you’ve ever found yourself on the road in a dense fog, you know the anxiety of trying to navigate when the cues usually available to you are obscured. It’s easy to get confused. Some days it feels like that’s what has happened with news. One of the new truths of the digital world: … [Read more...]
Vote Smart-Free Tools
Below is a recap of all the free, powerful tools Vote Smart has to offer to give you peace of mind that you're electing the right people to represent you this November. ISPY: Enables every citizen to research the records of over 40,000 politicians in a keyword searchable database: every biography, vote, issue position, rating, speech, and political … [Read more...]
